Hi, I have an AMD Phenom II X4 965 BE at 3.4 GHz running on an ASUS M4A79XTD EVO. I really want to overclock this chip, an ideal goal would be 3.8-3.9. I don't want to go too much higher because at the moment I am cooling this chip with a Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo.
I have done lots of research, used AMD Overdrive, ASUS TurboV and toying with the BIOS myself. I don't really know what a good stable profile of settings is. Would love to get some input on CPU/NB voltage, CPU Ratio etc. I am not a computer noob, but I don't want to just stick numbers in and blow my fucking processor out of the socket.
Thank you very much!
Specs:
AMD Phenom II X4 965 BE (3.4 GHz)
EVGA nVidia Geforce GTX 550 Ti
16 GB Patriot Sector 5 (1600 MHz)
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo
ASUS M4A79XTD EVO
Running on Windows 7.
[editline]25th November 2012[/editline]
plz halp :(
I've got a 955 to 4.2 easily, 3.8 is a simple goal. Just raise the multiplier to 38 and put the voltage up a little bit. Run Prime95 and check temps, if it's stable you're fine. If it's not stable you need to raise the voltage a little more and try again, if it's unstable and overheating you might just have a bad overclocker or may not have your heatsink on properly.
3.8 should be easily attainable by a beginner. Make sure your RAM stays at or below 1600MHZ.
[QUOTE=Shadaez;38598344]I've got a 955 to 4.2 easily, 3.8 is a simple goal. Just raise the multiplier to 38 and put the voltage up a little bit. Run Prime95 and check temps, if it's stable you're fine. If it's not stable you need to raise the voltage a little more and try again, if it's unstable and overheating you might just have a bad overclocker or may not have your heatsink on properly.
3.8 should be easily attainable by a beginner. Make sure your RAM stays at or below 1600MHZ.[/QUOTE]
Thank you very much!
[editline]26th November 2012[/editline]
What is a stable voltage for x38 multi?
Ballpark between 1.4-1.5?
Got it to 3.9. I have the processor unlocked so I can use all "4" cores, or in this case "6". But I cannot see my CPU temp. Should I disable? Also, is 40-50 C OKAY for my mobo?
Using the core unlocker functions on motherboards usually disables the thermal sensors on the CPU, or makes them report bizarre results.
[QUOTE=bohb;38608327]Using the core unlocker functions on motherboards usually disables the thermal sensors on the CPU, or makes them report bizarre results.[/QUOTE]
Yes I found this out. I have been using core temp monitor. Under load temps are around 50-53 C
[QUOTE=bohb;38608327]Using the core unlocker functions on motherboards usually disables the thermal sensors on the CPU, or makes them report bizarre results.[/QUOTE]
Will I notice a larger performance boost if it is unlocked? And will my temps increase as well?
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