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03-16-2012, 09:27 PM
(This post was last modified: 03-16-2012, 09:30 PM by Rezard.)
Yes.
Use a program like HWMonitor or CoreTemp to monitor temps.
Use a program like IntelBurnTest or Prime95 to stress test your processor.
I prefer IBT, because it shows instability a lot quicker.
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yep, and use both while overclocking 50-100MHz at a time until you hit an uncomfortable temp or it becomes unstable (65°C is as high as I'd go in a desktop, but that's just me+^_^+) and, as always, research into Overclocking before doing anything+^_^+ don't want to fry your system!!
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Cool, thanks guys. I shall check it out later when I get home and do some research about overclocking. You guys been a big help, thanks again.
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65°C Is too hot for an AMD, thats past the max TDP. 62 is the max temps for Phenom II. Overclock it until your steadying out about 50-55max for 24/7 use. 1.5 is max safe vcore on air, but that's not "safe" with stock cooler, I wouldn't go over 1.45v. Mine is running 4GHz with 1.37v.
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Dragon Quarter run quite smooth with just 3.2GHz, no need to go too high especially if you're new to OC'ing, which mean chance are you're using stock cooler now.
Again, that game is one of that doesn't run well with MTVU, just remember to turn it off.
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(03-16-2012, 11:35 PM)Asmodean Wrote: 65°C Is too hot for an AMD, thats past the max TDP. 62 is the max temps for Phenom II. Overclock it until your steadying out about 50-55max for 24/7 use. 1.5 is max safe vcore on air, but that's not "safe" with stock cooler, I wouldn't go over 1.45v. Mine is running 4GHz with 1.37v.
I've never played with AMD so i didn't know, I'll keep that in mind+^_^+
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