Overclocking
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ok so I just ventured into overclocking.I overclocked my cpu to 3600 with 1.5v and my ram to 1066 each with 1.875v after I saved and exited it turns on but I get no screen whats the deal? did I just fry the shit out of something?
I have ADATA 4 gb (2sticks) ddr 2 and amd II 940 BE cpu
I have ADATA 4 gb (2sticks) ddr 2 and amd II 940 BE cpu
ok I am up and running can anyone tell me how this looks? I overclocked my ram but kept the voltages the same and same thing with the CPU so far so good is there anything that could happen doing this? I dont see any problem. I may up the cpu +50mw but i only clocked it +400mhz
From what I understand, you dont want to just crank the voltage up, thats the easy way to smoke your chip.
From my limited knowledge:
1) turn down all your multipliers. ( ram,gpu etc...)
2) SLOWLY turn your cpu multiplier up.
3) reboot
4) continue this process untill you cant reboot the rig, or you reach your goal. If you are not satisfied with the mhz you have achieved, you can SLOWLY start to raise the voltage in .05v increments. until it is stable, or you burn up your cpu.
once your done, slowly bring your other multipliers back up for your other components, e.g. your ram. Then reboot to see if it is all stable.
Last but not least, run a benchmark on your cpu, ram, etc to make sure your system dont crash.
This is what I have been lead to believe in my very limited exposure to the "hobby side" of computers. I would by no means follow this word for word!
-Chris
From my limited knowledge:
1) turn down all your multipliers. ( ram,gpu etc...)
2) SLOWLY turn your cpu multiplier up.
3) reboot
4) continue this process untill you cant reboot the rig, or you reach your goal. If you are not satisfied with the mhz you have achieved, you can SLOWLY start to raise the voltage in .05v increments. until it is stable, or you burn up your cpu.
once your done, slowly bring your other multipliers back up for your other components, e.g. your ram. Then reboot to see if it is all stable.
Last but not least, run a benchmark on your cpu, ram, etc to make sure your system dont crash.
This is what I have been lead to believe in my very limited exposure to the "hobby side" of computers. I would by no means follow this word for word!
-Chris
just a noob
Well-Known Member
reset your cmos first, so you have a fresh slate
Bodaggit23
Active Member
You should also monitor your temps closely after every adjustment.
http://www.techpowerup.com/realtemp/
http://www.techpowerup.com/realtemp/
CardboardSword
New Member
This is a fantastic newbie guide to overclocking. I'm going to save it for personal future reference (still relatively, but not totally new to overclocking)
fade2green514
Active Member
yea find out what your systems limit is without upping voltage.
you'll get more stability with better cooling. so a really good air cooler will have a small increase in your overclock and life-span of your cpu. water cooling will have an even larger increase over that, and then phase change cooling will have the best increase. a really good phase change cooler can raise your overclock above 5ghz.
you'll get more stability with better cooling. so a really good air cooler will have a small increase in your overclock and life-span of your cpu. water cooling will have an even larger increase over that, and then phase change cooling will have the best increase. a really good phase change cooler can raise your overclock above 5ghz.