Hello all, I have a couple of questions regarding a computer I'm going to have soon that has these specific parts (among others, but these are the ones that matter to my questions):
CPU - Intel Core i7-930 2.8GHz 8MB LGA1366
GPU - EVGA GeForce GTX 460 1GB GDDR5
RAM - Corsair Dominator-GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000MHz (PC3 16000)
PSU - Corsair CMPSU-750TX
Motherboard - ASUS P6X58D-E
Case - Cooler Master HAF 932
1. Assuming 2000MHz RAM can't run at 2000MHz without first overclocking, should my RAM be able to reach that 2000MHz default it comes with safely on the HAF 932's stock cooling (which includes 3x230mm and 1x140mm fans, according to Newegg) or stock in general? I'm honestly not looking to push it much higher than that if the cooling would become an issue or if pushing it to 2000MHz is a stretch in the first place given the components, I'm just looking to have it reach 2000MHz and then go higher if I feel I safely can since that's the default the RAM comes with in the first place.
2. What is a safe (safer? safe-ish?) overclock on the i7-930? I was thinking 3.2-3.4GHz would be feasible with the HAF 932's cooling.
3. Does anyone have any information on overclocking the i7-930 and/or the Corsair Dominator-GT 6GB 2000MHz in a gradual process? Almost every guide I locate with solid information refers to bringing them up to near-maximum (i.e. forcing the CPU to 4.0GHz+) settings when all I want is to learn how to gradually and 'safely' increase the settings of both to a simple and stable point, similar to how overclocking the GPU is. I know it won't be that easy, but I can't for the life of me comprehend certain steps in the process. I don't know if it's the jargon involved and I'll just have to actually have the computer and BIOS in front of me to understand it, but the only things I'm able to understand so far are operating the programs used to stress test and the names of the settings I may or will have to change in the BIOS. I can't seem to understand how the majority of increments are chosen for reaching an overclock in most of the guides, and I don't know what settings are default for my components once I enter the BIOS which would at least give me a starting point to refer to when adjusting these increments.
Any other information that you would like to share that could help me in this regard is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time.