Can I overclock my CPU with the motherboard I have?

King Mustard · 3 Jan 2013 at 08:26

I have an Intel Core i5-750 CPU processor and an Asus P7H55-M SI motherboard, but it seems very limited in its BIOS options.

Photos attached.

There is nothing else in the BIOS related to the CPU or overclocking.

What do you think?

King Mustard · 3 Jan 2013 at 08:41

Marine-RX179 said:
I would start with changing the "Ratio CMOS Settings" from auto to manual. I think it would unlock the settings for changing the multipler etc.

If you can overclock, I would suggest you to disable the C1E Support and Excute-Disable Bit Capability as well, as they might cause instability for overclock.

I am unable to change "Ratio CMOS Setting" from "Auto".

King Mustard · 3 Jan 2013 at 08:53

apeksdiver said:
Don't think the H55 chipset supports overclocking.

But the P55, H57 and Q57 chipsets do?

King Mustard · 3 Jan 2013 at 08:56

apeksdiver said:
The P55 does, not sure on the others

Thank you for your help

King Mustard · 3 Jan 2013 at 09:00

apeksdiver said:
New motherboard time?

I've now been told the multiplier on a i5-750 CPU is locked, so there's no point.

King Mustard · 3 Jan 2013 at 09:03

apeksdiver said:
CPU and motherboard then? or wait until June for haswell.

I have no money. That's why I wanted to overclock.

King Mustard · 3 Jan 2013 at 09:10

apeksdiver said:
Don't know how much a P55 board will cost you second hand have a look here at the results
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cpus/2009/09/21/overclocking-intel-s-core-i5-750/5

There are hardly any LGA1156 motherboards on eBay UK that are, in my opinion, affordable.

I'll leave it

King Mustard · 3 Jan 2013 at 19:57

jotto said:
Just a thought but I noticed the CPU temp was 50 degrees in the BIOS. this is at idle with no load, MB temp was quite high also at 41.....A new cooler for sure?

Could, but I could put the £20-£30 to better use in my life