First time overclocker need help

[Empire]

Hey guys, I got my computer back it turned out to be the card reader malfunctioning.

I have been able to access the BIOS now, and I want to OC my CPU.

If anyone can help, please, I have a MSI mobo and a Corsair H60 liquid CPU cooler. I want to go to 4.2 maybe?

Using a i7 2600k qaud core

thanks

 

[Empire]

anyone?

 

[jonnyp11]

there should be a cpu section or overclocking section in the bios, just up the multiplier a few then boot, just don't go too high and make sure you check for stability with wprime i think has a checker, and that's just about it, if you want to go for a superclock as in over 4.5ghz then there are som special settings you have to check.

 

[salvage-this]

there should be a cpu section or overclocking section in the bios, just up the multiplier a few then boot, just don't go too high and make sure you check for stability with wprime i think has a checker, and that's just about it, if you want to go for a superclock as in over 4.5ghz then there are som special settings you have to check.

NO! Take it slow!

Programs to use:
CPU-Z
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html

HW monitor or speedfan
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html
Or
http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php

Prime 95
http://files.extremeoverclocking.com/file.php?f=103

Intel burn test
http://downloads.guru3d.com/IntelBurnTest-v2.3-download-2047.html


Check the voltages for your cpu at stock and apply them in the BIOS. Don't just leave it at auto.

Your cpu (if I am right) has this setup 100MHz x 34. Bump up the multiplier (34) with the lowest increments. it might be 34 to 34.5 or just to 35. every time you boot check for stability in Prime 95 for at least 5 min. Check on the temps at this time too. If it passes bump the multiplier again and repeat till it is unstable. When it does not pass the test go back to the BIOS and bump up the voltage in very small increments. check again for stability. Keep repeating this process until you have you desired clock speed.

When you get to your final clock check again for stability for longer than 5 min. An hour in Prime 95 should be more than enough but you can always go longer. As long as your temperatures and voltages are in the acceptable range you should be 24/7 stable.