CPU Overclock List & Discussion Thread

d3p

PowerHouse
@Megamind: Nice Benchmarks. Use imageshack or pastebin. They don't resize the images.
 

aaruni

The Linux Guy
I have a cool (and old) game, Virtua Fighter 2 (Virtua Fighter 2 - GameSpot.com). After I overclocked my system (bootcamp) it runs very fast, like too fast to be played. This did not happen instantly, i.e., a few weeks after the overclock. So is the only way to run it again at normal frame rate is to de-overclock my system?? Or is there any other solution?
 
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topgear

topgear

Super Moderator
Staff member
if the game is really running fast due to OCing then why is the 1 week delay to gain the performance boost - Oced performance boost ( specially cpu ) in any apps and games can be noticed immediately - I think the performance boost you got due to driver update ( specially gpu ) and make sure the vsync option in turned on in games gfx option r some game has the option for limit the FPS at 30/60 soo that you don't feel like the game is running too fast ;-)
 

aaruni

The Linux Guy
No, there were no driver updates (not to my knowledge anyways). And not just the gameplay, even the menu and everything too runs super-fast. And there is no FPS capping option in the game....
 

Alok

Adventurer
Well, Today overclocked for first time. Not much coz i don't have aftermarket cooler right now. But planning for it.

C2D E7500 2.93 GHZ to 3.20 GHZ.

Did 30 min stress test with prime95 , played Gta iv and witcher 2, everything seems to be stable.

Didn't know much about overclocking , started learning today morning by google. What i did is to disable EIST and then Increased BUS SPEED to 286.
 

sharang.d

Youngling
Overclocked to 4Ghz. Running 24X7 totally stable. Gonna max out at 4.2GHz later..
Will be OCing RAM soon.

Overclocking for the first time..

Some guide for memory OCing please?
 
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topgear

topgear

Super Moderator
Staff member
^^ your mem modules has XMP profile - use that first.

@ Alok - post your pc config - ie PSU, mobo and ram modules type and speed - most important.
 

Alok

Adventurer
@ Alok - post your pc config - ie PSU, mobo and ram modules type and speed - most important.

oc speed : 3.20 GHZ
Processor : C2d E7500
PSU : Corsair GS600
MOBO : Asus p5kl-am\ps (G31)
RAM : 1 gb Kingston ddr2 800 mhz
GRAPHICS : Sapphire HD 6790 ddr5 (amd/ati)
stock coolers
 
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topgear

topgear

Super Moderator
Staff member
value series mobos ain't so great when it comes to OCing - most of the time they don';t have cpu volt control/ cpu and ram ratio control etc. important settings and also no VRM heatsink - so don't go for more than 3.5 Ghz if you can manage proper cooling.

BTW, can you post a cpu-z screenshot of the memory tab.
 

Hrishi

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Willing to OverClock Intel Core 2 Duo E4500.
Its manufacturer clock speed is 2.2ghz.
11 multipliers.
2MB L2 Cache.

Its running on Stock Fan , and it 4 years old.
I have placed a big Water-Cooler right in front of my CPU. Yeah the cooler we use for keeping ourselves cool.! :p

Is there any possibility of overclocking the CPU ?
 

Alok

Adventurer
@topgear if i go for a new mobo which can overclock intel e7500 upto 3.6 GHZ, suggest me some models and approx price.
Also i'll need a cooler , how much will it cost about?

Please tell me recommended max temperature on idle and 100% load (let prime95 for 10 min).

I have placed a big Water-Cooler right in front of my CPU. Yeah the cooler we use for keeping ourselves cool.! :p

this cooler may give unwanted humidity to your cpu and components:p.
 
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