Motherboard problem

Pepsi

Pepsi

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Bought a new computer for Christmas, and foolishly, I didn't let someone with a bit of technical know-how look it over afterwards. I'm almost positive the motherboard's going to totally limit my overclocking.

Asrock Wolfdale1333-GLAN Motherboard is what it's listed as, but I can't find a review. So if anyone knows anything about it, could someone maybe let me know. I'm not that bothered about overclocking, but it's something I'll want to look at in the future.
 
Run cpu-z for info on your mobo.

http://www.asrock.com/mb/index.asp?s=

search for Wolfdale1333-GLAN on the page and you will see there are 4 models listed each with links to their product pages.

page for standard http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.asp?Model=Wolfdale1333-GLAN&s=

states something about Hybrid Booster - Safe Overclocking

click to read the pop up box info, sounds like theres manual controls for overclocking, with safeguards.

identify your correct motherboard model (looking on your actual motherboard will help you but cpu-z should say the revision/model) then download the manual from the asrock product page, which should contain all the bios options etc.
 
Cheers.

So what exactly does that mean? I have to open the computer up to overclock? I can't have a butchers at the moment because I still have 5-8 days 'till it's arriving. It states it supports 1066 (which the quad core is) and 1333mhz. Does that restrict my possibilities a lot?
 
Well it's important to know the exact product name so you can download the correct manual from the correct product page on the asrock site, which should give you the most accurate info about bios options in the manual, which should assist in your future overclocking attempts. The small software program CPU-Z should tell you your product name when you run it. But you will see the product name printed on the motherboard surface itself also inside the case, which is why you can check it that way to make extra sure what motherboard model you actually have.

Be warned, do everything in small steps and research beforehand. I just screwed my asus motherboard because of trying their so called ai overclock automatic options. Stick with individual manual settings so you know where you are at every step of the way. Safest thing is to not oc at all :eek:

and no you won't have to open your case to oc, you do it through the bios pressing del key during the first boot screen to access the bios.

this is the link that explains the motherboards potential for oc if you haven't read it already.
http://www.asrock.com/feature/HybridBooster/HybridBooster.html

I'm no expert on oc, I've told you about motherboard info, but if you want to get more help on oc, you should try your luck at posting in the oc section on the forum. The motherboard should be fine for some ocing though. Just remember ocing can reduce the lifespan of components. The right cooling is important.
 
Thanks mate. I think I've got some fairly good cooling, Arctic 7 Pro Cooling Freezer or something? I'll check that page out now, and report my findings.

EDIT: Just had a look, and it says "Minimizing the risk of overclocking". Don't understand that.
 
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the u cop feature protects your cpu from going over a certain temp sounds like, probably means it will shut your pc down to protect your system.

and boot failure guard automatically puts your bios into a safe mode so your pc can boot up safely again in case your overclocking changes resulted in your system hanging.

Even though it claims these protection methods, you still have to be very careful what you are doing.
 
Ah right ok, I understand.

I'm not going to be doing any major overclocking, I'm going to invest in a game which will push the system though, after I've played Oblivion on it. My current system curls into a ball and cries if I don't use oldblivion. On low it gets 8FPS.

So realistically I could quite easily get it pumped up to 3.0Ghz? I saw the thread about some guarantee on OC that it would reach 3.3?
 
Ask that question in the overclocking section, about your cpu. And list all your system specs that you know of.

More people will be browsing that section who can help with answering oc questions than those who browse here. :)
 
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