6549.71MHz i7-5960X CPU Frequency World Record on Rampage V Extreme

Cernusco sul Naviglio, 11 settembre 2014. The fastest CPU Frequency using the new i7-5960X CPU from Intel has been achieved by John Lam with 6549.71 MHz (118.32% increase over stock frequency)  on September 2nd, 2014.

John Lam, an extreme overclocker from Hong-Kong, used the new ASUS Rampage V Extreme, X99-based motherboard launched on August 29th. He recently also used a Maximus VII Gene to break the Haswell CPU frequency record with a 7193.81MHz Core i7-4770K.

Spec:

• CPU: Intel Core i7-5960X
• MB: Rampage V Extreme
• Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB DDR4
• PSU: ANTEC 1200 High Current Pro
• CPU Cooling: LN2

Useful Links:

• ROG Website Link:

http://rog.asus.com/357562014/overclocking/6549-71mhz-i7-5960x-cpu-frequency-world-record-by-john-lam-on-the-rampage-v-extreme/

• HWBot Record Link:

http://hwbot.org/submission/2619426_

• CanardPC validation:

http://valid.canardpc.com/shfrmn

ASUS ROG Rampage V Extreme is committed to Overclocking

ASUS continues to invest in high performance overclocking and gaming activities by enabling more powerful readily accessible performance tuning to give users the best results. ASUS remains fully committed to the power user and enthusiast markets, offering a full range of Intel® X99-based motherboards designed for overclocking and gaming. This includes the use of better materials, smarter layout, and tougher components, but also covers user-friendly features that make tapping this computing potential easier. ASUS ROG motherboards give users state-of-the-art technology including Extreme Engine DIGI+ IV, DirectCU VRM Heatsink, X-Socket II, OC Zone, M.2 slot, SATA Express ports, WiFi 1300 3T3R, SupremeFX® 2014 audio, Intel® i218v Ethernet, LANGuard, GameFirst III.  ASUS is by far the best choice for gamers and those passionate about overclocking.