NascarGuy Posted March 11, 2008 Posted March 11, 2008 Just wanted to say a quick hello to the forum. I am new to overclocking and wanted to get some insight from the pros here. I am putting together a new gaming machine and would like some suggestions on Overclocking. I have listed my current build specs in my signature. Also looking for links to useful utilities for OCing and reading material to sharpen my skills. Thanks in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
troy5061 Posted March 11, 2008 Posted March 11, 2008 Just wanted to say a quick hello to the forum. I am new to overclocking and wanted to get some insight from the pros here. I am putting together a new gaming machine and would like some suggestions on Overclocking. I have listed my current build specs in my signature. Also looking for links to useful utilities for OCing and reading material to sharpen my skills. Thanks in advance. Welcome...Im a new guy around here myself. Some good overclocking tools are: Just search google for these and the download link is easy to find CPUz- Gives you lots of info on current Fsb speed, cpu speed, voltages, system info, memory timings etc. GPUz - pretty close to cpuz but for your graphics card Realtemp - gives temps for core 2 duos...most accurate for penryns I have seen to date. Coretemp - more temps for core 2 duos 3dmark06 - gives you a score of your computer, i wouldnt call it a stress test more of a benchmarking tool Orthos - this is a stability tester, it runs your system straight out to test it. I usually run two instances of this, one for each core for about 10-12 hours to make sure a system is stable. Others will tell you to run longer or shorter just depends on what you live with. Super pi - I dont have much experience with this one Prime95 - Like orthos I think there based off each other??? please correct me if Im wrong Rivatuner - Helps overclock your video card, adjust fan settings, I use the gpu temp option so when im playing games it shows gpu temp in the upper left hand corner. ATiTool - can overclock gpu with this, also has a 3d model test that really stresses out your gpu so you can see your max temps stability. It also has an option to find your highest stable core clock.....although I have my doubts my 8800gt topped out at 876 and I woundt dream of running it anywhere near that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Necron80 Posted March 11, 2008 Posted March 11, 2008 Some things i found helpful when I started to OC are.... Watch you Temps! Take your time always make small steps with your FSB, CPU, Video card ect. Know what the stock specs of your rig are ie... Voltage, FSB, Max Cpu temps, Timings of your ram and so on. Know where you Bios reset jumper is. ( It will come in handy ) Understand that just because this guys chip will hit 4Ghz doesn't mean yours will. There a many Stickies here that are a HUGE help! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesewiz6 Posted March 12, 2008 Posted March 12, 2008 I like the ocz reaper memory with cas 3 its fast. But if you really want to over clock look for a board that supports faster ram than 6400. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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