DrSohcrates Posted August 25, 2012 Posted August 25, 2012 I'm wanting to OC my AMD FX-6100, my graphics card, and my RAM. Anyone experienced with the Crosshair V Formula BIOS? Also, any recommendations for changes/upgrades/removals to my current build to better suit it for overclocking? (Not interested in water cooling.) Current build: Case: COOLER MASTER HAF 922 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197) -- PSU: SeaSonic M12II 520 Bronze 520W ATX12V v2.3 / EPS 12V v2.91 SLI Ready (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151093) -- MB: ASUS Crosshair V Formula/Thunderbolt (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131788) -- CPU: AMD FX-6100 Zambezi 3.3GHz (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103962) -- CPU Cooler: ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 92mm Fluid Dynamic (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134) -- GPU: Sparkle GeForce GT440 1024MB DDR3 -- RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 12GB (3 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231358) -- HDD: SAMSUNG SpinPoint T Series HD320KJ 320GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s (x2) (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152057) Maxtor DiamondMax 21 STM3320620AS 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822144243) --- SSD: Crucial M4 CT128M4SSD2 2.5" 128GB SATA III MLC (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148442) OCZ Vertex 4 VTX4-25SAT3-128G 2.5" 128GB SATA III MLC (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227791) -- Fans: Scythe DFS123812-3000 "ULTRA KAZE" 120 x 38 mm (x3) (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185054) Default HAF 922 case fans (x2) Upgrading in the next 4 days (waiting on shipment): CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 120mm & 140mm SSO (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608018) Fans: Scythe DFS123812-3000 "ULTRA KAZE" 120 x 38 mm (x3) (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185054) Note about the upgrade: the current CPU cooler obviously isn't cutting; you get what you pay for. I figured I'll give the NH-D14 a go. The reason I'm also buying three more Scythe fans is because I would like to experiment more with the airflow. (Two on the side, one of the bottom.) This would make front intake (case default fan; coolermaster), two top exhaust Scythe, one rear exhaust Scythe, two side intake Scythe, and one bottom exhaust/intake Scythe. I'm pretty sure having all of them in won't be doing me any good (excessive airflow) but I'm interested in trying regardless. Future upgrades: GPU: any recommendations? I don't want brand new, nor overly priced. I've already spent a fair share on this rig. PSU: is this wattage fine for now, and will it still be good if I were to upgrade the GPU? I'm not noticing any underperformance with it currently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted August 26, 2012 Posted August 26, 2012 Do you currently own everything listed?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrSohcrates Posted August 26, 2012 Posted August 26, 2012 (edited) Do you currently own everything listed?? Yes. I'm currently on the setup with the parts mentioned in the first half of the post. I'm waiting on the following items to arrive: Upgrading in the next 4 days (waiting on shipment):CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 120mm & 140mm SSO (http://www.newegg.co...N82E16835608018) Fans: Scythe DFS123812-3000 "ULTRA KAZE" 120 x 38 mm (x3) (http://www.newegg.co...N82E16835185054) Little bit more information: I'm generally running two virtual machines through VMWare (24/7), browsing the web, listening to music, and playing a game (LoL, GW2, LotRO). I'm currently unable to play GW2 due to it spiking my temperature unreasonably (which is why I'm going for the NH-D14). I'm not looking to OC my CPU massively as everything runs smoothly as of current, but I'm interested in OCing the RAM and GPU. Also forgot to mention I run two monitors: 1680x1050 & 1440x900. Edited August 26, 2012 by DrSohcrates Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted August 26, 2012 Posted August 26, 2012 (edited) Looks solid, though I'm curious why you're running two 128GB solid states, RAID 0 or 1?? I'd start reading a guide like this one (though I personally cannot offer advice on bulldozers, though unless someone can confirm they overclock like an Athlon II, which I've worked with 2 before) http://www.benchtec.co.uk/forums/threads/8797-Crosshair-V-Bulldozer-Overclocking-guide What kinda budget would you have for the GPU since that one is lacking for decent gaming settings even at 1680x1050 Edited August 26, 2012 by IVIYTH0S Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrSohcrates Posted August 26, 2012 Posted August 26, 2012 Looks solid, though I'm curious why you're running two 128GB solid states, RAID 0 or 1?? I'd start reading a guide like this one (though I personally cannot offer advice on bulldozers, though unless someone can confirm they overclock like an Athlon II, which I've worked with 2 before) http://www.benchtec.co.uk/forums/threads/8797-Crosshair-V-Bulldozer-Overclocking-guide What kinda budget would you have for the GPU since that one is lacking for decent gaming settings even at 1680x1050 RAID 0. I would have just got a bigger SSD, but I was interested in trying these two brands out and putting them up against each other with my own tests. The M4 gets great reviews for stability, whereas the Vertex has had a lot of reports of them dying. I'll be taking a look at that thread once I get home for work (or if I get spare time at work ). Thanks for the URL. As for the GPU, I'd really rather not spend anymore than $200 on a graphics card. I'm not that huge of a gamer (I'm generally working) and only play the three games I listed above. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted August 26, 2012 Posted August 26, 2012 You could probably squeeze a 7850 into that budget if you tried to, with either a deal or if you stretch your budget an itty bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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