wake boy45 Posted January 24, 2010 Posted January 24, 2010 (edited) I overclocked my CPU from 2.5 to 2.7Ghz and want to go further but not sure what to look for in instability signs. I ran prime 95 and it hits 70C maxed out and will idle from 35 to 43C. If it is instable will the temps be high and the computer crash frequently? Not to sure as to what to look for. Thanks. Edit: Haven't changed voltages. If I need to change voltages I really don't think I will because it's just not worth it. Stock voltage is 1.325 I think. Edited January 24, 2010 by wake boy45 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PingoPongo Posted January 24, 2010 Posted January 24, 2010 (edited) Well yea 70C does seem a bit high. You might wanna tell us what cpu you are talking about... Edited January 24, 2010 by PingoPongo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wake boy45 Posted January 24, 2010 Posted January 24, 2010 Oh yeah kinda important haha It's the intel Q9300 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidst Posted January 24, 2010 Posted January 24, 2010 Run Orthos it will tell you if your o/c is causing errors, 70C is a little high watch your temps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wake boy45 Posted January 24, 2010 Posted January 24, 2010 No errors No warnings. So that and temperature is all i need to look at? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PingoPongo Posted January 24, 2010 Posted January 24, 2010 You could try Prime95 too... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boinker Posted January 24, 2010 Posted January 24, 2010 Not sure if your running the stock heat sink fan or not. if you are running the stock HSF then take it off and redo the thermal compound with some arctic silver 5 and see if that helps you squeeze a bit more out of it. I have been able to drops the temps, sometimes over 20c, in the past just by doing a better job with the thermal interface material. see if that helps your temps then you can overclock some more. Other then that if you want it to stay cooler its time for a better HSF. Also if you want to save some time in posting you can go into you controls and change your personal signature to suit you. and you can throw your computers specifications in there to help others help you. good luck. Boinker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wake boy45 Posted January 24, 2010 Posted January 24, 2010 Alright thanks and yes im running the stock cooler. Do you know i the spin q is a good heat sinc? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PingoPongo Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 Alright thanks and yes im running the stock cooler. Do you know i the spin q is a good heat sinc? Let's just say there are far better for the money. Maybe tell us your budget and where you shop at and we can help you find the best for your money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyper Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 It would also help to know what case/mb you are using for possible fitting issues... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wake boy45 Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 (edited) http://www.made-in-china.com/china-product...se-OM-922-.html OM 922 Case Intel DX38BT Mobo http://www.futurepowerpc.com/scripts/produ...BT&REFID=FR And I don't really want to spend more than like 60 or 70$ Edited January 25, 2010 by wake boy45 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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