wake boy45 Posted December 7, 2009 Posted December 7, 2009 I Just overclocked my Q9300 to 3Ghz but didn't change the voltage and it's been running fine. I've been playing many games on it and nothing bad has happened. I downloaded a OC calculator and it says put the voltage at 1.27. Should I change it or is it not worth it because when I go into my Bios it warns me multiple times not to change the voltage. Default Voltage is 1.225 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandrew Posted December 7, 2009 Posted December 7, 2009 (edited) Have you tested it for stability at all? If it is stable then leave the voltage where it is, if not then you need to raise it. 5. Required SoftwareHere are few utilities you'll need to continue, all are freeware. General System Info CPU-Z is a great app to display your current settings including vcore, FSB, multiplier, RAM settings, etc. This one is a must-have. CPU Stress Testing Prime 95 v25.6 is a great app for stress testing. It is very efficient at generating CPU loads equally across all your cores. There are few other apps that will stress a system as a hard as p95. Alternatively, if you Edited December 7, 2009 by Bandrew Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wake boy45 Posted December 7, 2009 Posted December 7, 2009 (edited) All the temperatures seem to be fine and when I ran the Prime 95 test on realtemp it maxed out at around 78 degrees celcius. I'm not really sure on what else to check. Thanks for the DLs. Test Results 100% Load Core 1,2,3,4 all 22c away from TJMax 5.4% Load Core 1:44c 2:43.3 3:46.4 4:44.3 away from TJMax Edited December 7, 2009 by wake boy45 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandrew Posted December 7, 2009 Posted December 7, 2009 (edited) All the temperatures seem to be fine and when I ran the Prime 95 test on realtemp it maxed out at around 78 degrees celcius. I'm not really sure on what else to check. Thanks for the DLs.Test Results 100% Load Core 1,2,3,4 all 22c away from TJMax 5.4% Load Core 1:44c 2:43.3 3:46.4 4:44.3 away from TJMax Your temps are very high. Are you still using the stock cpu cooler? If so, get a new cpu cooler before you overclock any more. Your core temps should probably be at the highest 70-75, but your idle temperatures seem pretty hot. At your current temps, you shouldn't hurt anything as long as it is stable, but I wouldn't suggest going any further. Edited December 7, 2009 by Bandrew Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flibo Posted December 7, 2009 Posted December 7, 2009 Yep, your temps are quite high, not dangerously high but a bit high. As the post above suggests, get an aftermarket cooler. I personally use Thermalright Ultra-120 eXtreme and my temps are ~40c idle and ~75c full load with 1,34V (on BIOS I set 1,39V I think) on IntelBurnTest and I can run 3,43GHz rock stable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wake boy45 Posted December 7, 2009 Posted December 7, 2009 Alright ill order one of those. In the mean time do you think i should turn down the clock and how much does that thing weigh? Because it looks kinda big. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flibo Posted December 7, 2009 Posted December 7, 2009 Nope, you're fine like that as long as it's stable and not long term. Yes, the cooler is quite big, it barely fits in my case (Antec Nine Hundred). It weighs 790 grams. Remember that you also need a 120mm fan (or two if you prefer) with it since it doesn't come with one unless you buy the RT FDB version (which I own). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wake boy45 Posted December 7, 2009 Posted December 7, 2009 Alright thanks. Also could that stress the motherboard or is it sturdy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltes_5 Posted December 7, 2009 Posted December 7, 2009 I ordered one of those, but I got the one with a shrouded fan included. It comes with a back plate and it looks to me like the back plate is keeping the motherboard sturdy and flat, not bent or bowed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wake boy45 Posted December 7, 2009 Posted December 7, 2009 (edited) Nope, you're fine like that as long as it's stable and not long term. Yes, the cooler is quite big, it barely fits in my case (Antec Nine Hundred). It weighs 790 grams. Remember that you also need a 120mm fan (or two if you prefer) with it since it doesn't come with one unless you buy the RT FDB version (which I own). I just reversed the flow of a 120mm fan I have on the back of my computer and it now maxes out at 75 and will idle at 40 - 45. Also I'm playing Crysis Warhead at 50-55c. Do those temps seem a little better. Also some of these thermalights are 150$ and others are 60$ whats the difference? Edited December 8, 2009 by wake boy45 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flibo Posted December 8, 2009 Posted December 8, 2009 (edited) I just reversed the flow of a 120mm fan I have on the back of my computer and it now maxes out at 75 and will idle at 40 - 45.Also I'm playing Crysis Warhead at 50-55c. Do those temps seem a little better. Also some of these thermalights are 150$ and others are 60$ whats the difference? Those temperatures seem normal. Could you link to those $150 coolers? $60 seems like an ordinary price. EDIT: Be sure to pick up a cooler which suppots socket 775! Edited December 8, 2009 by Flibo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wake boy45 Posted December 8, 2009 Posted December 8, 2009 (edited) Those temperatures seem normal. Could you link to those $150 coolers? $60 seems like an ordinary price. EDIT: Be sure to pick up a cooler which suppots socket 775! They could have possibly made a mistake but there are two or three more of them below: http://www.amazon.com/Thermalright-Ultra-1...m/dp/B000PHEV6C Edited December 8, 2009 by wake boy45 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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