Strong Island Posted September 18, 2015 Posted September 18, 2015 (edited) If only I had money... Believe me man I really dont have much. I make so many sacrifices in my life. I drive a 1990 buick, I walk to work so I barely use it. I havent bought new clothes in 5 years, I try not to eat out, I'm behind on my taxes and some bills. I also always have to sell each card I use to be able to buy a new one. As long as you have a steady job and are willing to make sacrifices you can make anything happen if you really love it. I also work a ton of overtime. I just passed my independent appraisal license test so hopefully soon I can start making some real money. And now this card eats so much ln2 I'm broke, also benching these cards is not as easy as K|NGP|N, steponz, xtreme addict and gunslinger make it look, especially at the very top end with the voltages and control that's required Edited September 18, 2015 by Strong Island Quote
Flav0r Posted September 18, 2015 Posted September 18, 2015 this is passion much respect to you strong island Quote
steponz Posted September 18, 2015 Posted September 18, 2015 Well said man.. keeping pushing for 2k bud.. you can do it Quote
steponz Posted September 18, 2015 Posted September 18, 2015 Try benching cpu on water and go for gpu score... find its sweet cold spot... then when your ready push cpu.. Quote
marc0053 Posted September 18, 2015 Posted September 18, 2015 Congratz on the awesome score SI1! Keep pushing to 2K+ Quote
TiN Posted September 18, 2015 Posted September 18, 2015 Happy to see fresh faces in XOC. Keep it up man, that's a passion to drive us forward. Been there, know it myself. Quote
Massman Posted September 18, 2015 Posted September 18, 2015 Top dedication! There's no better feeling than finally getting a card to pass a benchmark at max clocks Quote
coolice Posted September 18, 2015 Posted September 18, 2015 Believe me man I really dont have much. I make so many sacrifices in my life. I drive a 1990 buick, I walk to work so I barely use it. I havent bought new clothes in 5 years, I try not to eat out, I'm behind on my taxes and some bills. I also always have to sell each card I use to be able to buy a new one. As long as you have a steady job and are willing to make sacrifices you can make anything happen if you really love it. I also work a ton of overtime. I just passed my independent appraisal license test so hopefully soon I can start making some real money. And now this card eats so much ln2 I'm broke, also benching these cards is not as easy as K|NGP|N, steponz, xtreme addict and gunslinger make it look, especially at the very top end with the voltages and control that's required that spirit Quote
FiestaMode Posted September 18, 2015 Author Posted September 18, 2015 Believe me man I really dont have much. I make so many sacrifices in my life. I drive a 1990 buick, I walk to work so I barely use it. I havent bought new clothes in 5 years, I try not to eat out, I'm behind on my taxes and some bills. I also always have to sell each card I use to be able to buy a new one. As long as you have a steady job and are willing to make sacrifices you can make anything happen if you really love it. I also work a ton of overtime. I just passed my independent appraisal license test so hopefully soon I can start making some real money. And now this card eats so much ln2 I'm broke, also benching these cards is not as easy as K|NGP|N, steponz, xtreme addict and gunslinger make it look, especially at the very top end with the voltages and control that's required I look up to you guys and everyone's story is amazing. Im currently a student in high school trying to do something that makes me feel good about myself and waste some time, I've tried other hobbies but nothing makes me feels as good as overclocking. love that feel when I beat that score I've been going after for week. Great submission and keep up the good work! Quote
Wizerty Posted September 18, 2015 Posted September 18, 2015 1st time with a new card is never easy . You have to know it well, voltage, T°, warmup run or not, mem voltage, PLL... it take time . No one (even better OCer in the world) can maxout a GPU at the 1st time. Your next shoot will be better . As Steponz said, try to use CPU with water cooling, 4.6-4.7Ghz to save LN2 and focus on GPU. Don't forget to fine tweak your driver BEFORE, with air or water cooloing setting, and go for cold ONLY when every thing is ready, or you will loose too much time, LN2 and card will become wet so harder to handle . You have a good weapon so keep pushing and good luck. Quote
nacho_arroyo Posted September 18, 2015 Posted September 18, 2015 Good job and great words! Keep ocing man ! Quote
Strong Island Posted September 18, 2015 Posted September 18, 2015 Wow thanks a lot guys for all the advice and comments. What an amazing feeling it is to have all you guys comment on my score. Made me so happy when I saw it. Quote
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