Athlon X2 4600 Voltage

[HunterXtreem]

i was overclocking my a 4600 to get more power for my sli rig and was wondering what is a good voltage? i've got it running at 2.82 GHz on 1.4 volts.
i don't want to get it too high or too low. i'm kinda new to overclocking, so what's the best way to tell? thanks

ps, is there anything else i should check for on my cpu?

 

[ThatGuy16]

Watch your temps, use speedfan, or something like PC Wizard. and run Orthos "prime 95" to check load temps. They shouldn't go above 55*c, if its well under, i'd say 1.5v is the highest i'd go. But keep an eye on the temps.

 

[HunterXtreem]

i checked the temps, it's about 52C idle, i'd better drop the voltage. how can i figure out the lowest i can drop it?

 

[ThatGuy16]

Have you looked in bios to see what the temp is idle? also be SURE your looking at "core" NOT "CPU" temp..

 

[HunterXtreem]

in my mobo i don't have a core temp. but i do have a cpu temp and it says 40C, but in PC Wizard it said 52C. i don't understand

 

[ThatGuy16]

what does bios say? it will be most accurate

 

[HunterXtreem]

the bios says 40C

 

[ThatGuy16]

that is a little warm for idle, is it a stock cooler? For about $20-40 can get you a good cooler and then you can overclock to these speeds for 24/7 use at safe temps

 

[HunterXtreem]

no, i have a Freezer 64 Pro and Artic Silver 5 compound

 

[ThatGuy16]

is it seated good, is the fan spinning? seems a little warm for that cooler, but i thnk 2.8 is about the limit on that chip...

 

[HunterXtreem]

yes, i think it's on how far down should i be able to take my voltage, that would help on temp

 

[ThatGuy16]

i would think 1.3-1.35 would be a nice temp, you will just have to try it and see, play with the settings and run orthos to check stability.

 

[HunterXtreem]

ok, i'll give it a try. thanks for all of your help, i really appreciate it.