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Asked by Gssc1414 in Computer CPU Processors
I am attempting to overclock a new CAD workstation that I built for work. I am new to overclocking, but am wanting to get the most out of this system (safely). I have read a lot of stuff online about how this core can reach 4.2 Ghz and all that jazz, but when attempting to OC with the settings they had, I had some system unstability. I am not looking to get the highest clock speed, just enhance the workstation to run faster (but staying reasonable). I guess my first question is the FSB speeds. In BIOS it is displayed at 133 Mhz (which I know, is stock for this core), but My memory modules are Corsair DDR3 - 1600 Mhz - a FSB of 200 mhz. Originally I bumped that up to 200 and backed to CPU multiplyer down to 18 (using a Core CPU voltage of 1.25v - well below the 1.7 that i have seen people running these cores at). I was then running at 3.8 Ghz - but reached some nasty temps (about 70C) when running a stress test. Also worth noting that I am using an Aftermarket Cooler with artic silver. Also, at stock settings the CPU temp is about 45 C (idle) - seems a bit high to me, but I have heard this core runs a little hot.
What is the best way to safely OC this core (I know OCing always induces a certian threat to burning up your core - I say safely in a relative fashion). Should I only slightly increase the FSB, to like 135 Mhz - and then add to the multiplyer to get my speed up? Any suggestions?
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