Cooling = increased GHz?

DeadlySurfer · 6 Aug 2009 at 08:49

Hey there,

I'm new to overclocking, so take it easy please

In Pc Format mag, (Issue 230 page 12) it reviews the AMD Phenom II X2 Black Edition. And it says, "...using stock voltages and a simple air cooler our 550 sample hit 3.7 GHz, a solid 600MHz overclock".

Now I've read a few things, but is this really possible? By increasing the cooler and not voltages you canget this much more performance?

Once again, please take it easy, I know it's a noob question.

Thanks

BigBruiserAl · 6 Aug 2009 at 08:54

Yes it very possible, remember each and every cpu is different they may have a really good one it luck of the draw. These new AMD seems to more fussed on their temps rather then vcore so keeping them cool is important.

hope it helps

DeadlySurfer · 6 Aug 2009 at 08:55

Ahh, I see

So it's worth buying a better cooler than the stock one and seeing if I can can get a boost?

steve258 · 6 Aug 2009 at 08:57

a decent cooler always helps when overclocking. the last amd i had (skt939 X2 3800+) was very sensitive to temps too.

DeadlySurfer · 6 Aug 2009 at 08:59

Ah, alright. Thanks for the quick replies guys, looks like I need to add a new CPU cooler to my list

BigBruiserAl · 6 Aug 2009 at 09:06

DeadlySurfer said:
Ah, alright. Thanks for the quick replies guys, looks like I need to add a new CPU cooler to my list

Not sure on your case size so check the sizes but these are all top of class:

Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme CPU Cooler
Prolimatech Megahalems Performance CPU Cooler
Noctua NH-U12P CPU Cooler
Scythe Mugen 2 CPU Cooler

Budget option: Sunbeam Core Contact Freezer CPU Cooler

DeadlySurfer · 6 Aug 2009 at 09:08

Thanks, I'll check them out. My case is an Antec 300, so it might be a little tight in there. I'll work it out though, thanks!