Windows 8 and overclocking...

RaveyDaveyUK · 3 Apr 2013 at 20:27

Has anyone else had any adverse effects OCing in windows 8.

Windows 7 = No problems
Windows 8 = Fails awfully fast in Prime.

Got grumpy and went back to 7.

Lets avoid random 7v8 arguments.

Any views OT?

satman · 3 Apr 2013 at 20:46

Your not alone mate ... stick with windows 7 and stay in control ..

trickynickyuk · 3 Apr 2013 at 20:50

i think it is a common problem check to see if there is a bios update and then try again

wazza300 · 3 Apr 2013 at 20:53

no problems for me,actually find win8 better

Elevon · 3 Apr 2013 at 22:03

RaveyDaveyUK said:
Has anyone else had any adverse effects OCing in windows 8.

Windows 7 = No problems
Windows 8 = Fails awfully fast in Prime.

Got grumpy and went back to 7.

Lets avoid random 7v8 arguments.

Any views OT?

My Win8(upgraded from 7) overclock is same as my Win7 overclock,ie both cpu and video card overclocked with NO issues.

Macro · 3 Apr 2013 at 23:28

Odd... I'm on W8 running I7 920 at 4Ghz with RAM etc also overclocked as well as 2 x 7970 in xfire also overclocked no problems. Was a clean install rather than upgrade.

Doesn't help you I know except that it would seem to suggest it is possible.

Macro · 3 Apr 2013 at 23:30

satman said:
Your not alone mate ... stick with windows 7 and stay in control ..

In control of what? :confused:

shankly1985 · 4 Apr 2013 at 00:22

When I was using Windows 8 both my CPU and GPU overclocks worked great. Back on Windows 7 now though, kept trying to use Windows 8 like it was Windows 7 so I see no point me using it.

gareth170 · 4 Apr 2013 at 09:42

no issues here. 4.6ghz 2700k.

tbh you shouldn't spend all your time on Prime / IBT just use your pc as you would, gaming is a good test.

shankly1985 · 4 Apr 2013 at 14:52

gareth170 said:
no issues here. 4.6ghz 2700k.

tbh you shouldn't spend all your time on Prime / IBT just use your pc as you would, gaming is a good test.

I do agree with this I have never once run any of them benchmarks. I just Overclock and the test by playing games.

ShakenNstirred · 4 Apr 2013 at 18:13

no difference here between win 7 64bit and win 8 64bit

anthony566 · 5 Apr 2013 at 03:10

I have an OC setup on windows 8 and all seems fine.

vonex · 5 Apr 2013 at 05:26

wazza300 said:
no problems for me,actually find win8 better

+1

BlackAle · 5 Apr 2013 at 06:14

wazza300 said:
no problems for me,actually find win8 better

+1

Scougar · 5 Apr 2013 at 09:51

Win 8 pro with 2500K overclock and no issues

roadie · 5 Apr 2013 at 10:13

Yeah I installed Windows 8 whilst overclocked (adventurous!) and it was and is perfectly stable at the same settings.

I use LinX for stability testing.

TwsT · 5 Apr 2013 at 12:01

Hmmm I had no issues perhaps win 8 just identified some weakness in your overclock.