overclocking

[Mark One]

Can someone tell me how it's done?

I'm running a duo E6750 2.66ghz 1333fsb
I'm told it's suitable for overlocking on standard cooling.

What needs to be considered and how do I actually go about changing the clock speed in the Bios? The motherboard is an ASUS P5KC

 

[Longy]

I'm running my E6600(2.4ghz) at 3.6ghz on air cooling plenty of guides on the net - best trying to find one relevant to your mobo will help you loads.

 

[Whiteley]

Sounds quite obvious, but do a google and see what sort of guides come up. Overclockers forum has a few too from what I remember.

Not something to go rushing into without knowing what you're doing! ££

 

[Mark One]

Ill have an oogle.

 

[Andy.]

It is worth pointing out that most out of the box systems dont allow sufficient access in the BIOS to overclock. If you have built your PC then you will probably be able to do it.

 

[The Boosh!]

make sure you know what your doing pal. overclocking can seriously feck up your pc if you dont do it right

 

[Mark One]

yes I've built it.
I know a lot about computers, I'm just not down with the whole "voltages" "ratios" and "multipliers" jargon yet lol.

 

[jamesp24]

Kustom pcs forum great place for info on all this shizz.

 

[Mark One]

stumbled across this kid.

Is it harsh that I laugh really hard at him?
[YOUTUBE]NVPkldHJJ0c[/YOUTUBE]

 

[Mike_182]

I personally wouldn't on standard cooling - in these temperatures you're going to run much hotter.

 

[Munson]

The single biggest impact on temps is vcore voltage. I've recently 'underclocked' my QX9650 to 3.33Ghz but with very low voltage. I've had it running reasonably stable at 3.8Ghz but on air, I found I just couldn't push the voltage safely enough to make it Prime95 stable.

There's a myriad of different aspects to overclocking. Pretty much anyone can fumble about and increase the speeds. It's the balance and voltage thats hard to get right (Prime95 stable 24h+) Takes years of experience to get it maxed out with safe temps.

It's almost impossible to go into detail here, as it's a massive subject. As said already, quides are your best bet. Overclock.net is a huge resource. My only advice would be to just start reading and tinkering. If you're serious about it then you'll learn quickly enough simply by trial and error.

Remember it's NOT stable unless you can run Prime95 @ maximum stress, maximum heat for at least 24h, and even then you should keep in mind that ambients have a huge effect - stable on one day may be too hot on another etc. Use CoreTemp or RealTemp (the latter is best for quads) and remember temps are everything. Other than that, the worst you can expect is a failed POST which is easily fixed my popping your CMOS battery or jumpers (google )

Happy researching, and prepare to get addicted

 

[mattjk]

Overclocking the FSB also increases the memory speeds, correct? What effects does this have on the memory? Ie temps reliability speed etc etc...

Thanks

 

[Aluco]

if you fancy doing your gpu and its an ati its a piece of piss. Download ATI control centre

 

[Munson]

Overclocking the FSB also increases the memory speeds, correct? What effects does this have on the memory? Ie temps reliability speed etc etc...

Thanks

As a rule, yes, increasing the FSB will increase memory speed. Most mobos though will have pretty comprehensive options for memory which will allow you to 'lock' or 'divide' the ratio to keep it within spec. Again, much reading and research is needed

 

[mattjk]

Thanks Roy

 

[DrR]

my 1ghz athlon is running 1.2

 

[Munson]

Thanks Roy

No probs

my 1ghz athlon is running 1.2

What's your 3DMark'06 score with a number crunching leviathon like that - 1? lol