My First Overclock Project

andyb117 · 27 Aug 2011 at 00:01

Hello everyone, I am a new member to overclockers uk and I am looking for some help/advice/tips for overclocking my newly built pc.

I dont have any experience with overclocking and I am still reading up and finding out lots of information to make this process as safe as I possibly can

Currently searching for a new Gfx card aswell as a cpu cooler - Was hoping i could get some recommendations from you guys

Here are my current system specs -

Cpu - Intel core i5 2500k
Mobo - Asus P8P67 Pro
Ram - 8gb Corsair Vegence
Gfx - Nvidia Geforce GT 240
Psu - Coolermaster GX550 550W
Case - Xigmatex Miguard

Any advice or tips will be greatly appreciated!

Want to know more reply and I will get back asap!

Thanks,

Andyb117

whipgeez · 27 Aug 2011 at 08:30

just keep reading guides, to be safe just make sure your temps are in acceptable limits and that you don't go crazy woth voltage,

you'll enjoy experimenting and trying to your overclock just right

j.col · 27 Aug 2011 at 20:19

Hi Andy and welcome to the forum.

Are you going to be overclocking? if so then try and go for a quality cooler, as this will let you get a higher overclock.
here is a link to the best air coolers http://www.vortez.net/articles_pages/alpenfoehn_triglav_cpu_cooler_review,11.html
but please check that your mobo and/or ram are compatible with the cooler you choose.
Also are you a gamer? if so then as above, get the best you can afford as this will have a major affect.
And what resolution (monitor size) are you using as well

Rik1254 · 27 Aug 2011 at 20:29

Interesting, same board and CPU as me. My friend has got 4.7GHz with my board and cooler (arctic cooling freezer 7 pro rev 2) and his chip (from a good batch

).
Hopefully Ill get somewhere near that with my chip after it returns from RMA.

andyb117 · 28 Aug 2011 at 21:28

Hello and thanks for the fast replies guys

Yes i do plan to overclock my system but im worried in case my PSU wont be able to handle it. Im planning on getting a Gigabyte HD 6850 and hopefully a Corsair Hydro H100 if my case will allow for it (if not il get one of the smaller models).

Yes im a Gamer, well i try to anyways lol

Using a 24" monitor running at 1920x1080

Orcvader · 28 Aug 2011 at 22:20

The PSU is fine for overclocking as well as the 6850. I have a 6850 and it runs games on 1080p just fine, most games even running on max.

As for the overclocking, it's actually really easy with these chips. At most all you need to worry about is the multiplier of the CPU and the voltages. With stock volts it's easy to reach 4ghz. With a bit of voltage tweaking you should be able to get 4.5ghz no problems

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Looking at the case the H100 will not fit in that, instead I would recommend this cooler: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-072-AK&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=1395

Should be able to fit in your case just fine. If you really want a water cooler though then go for this: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-005-AN&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=1395

Or the H80 possibly if you plan for a large overclock

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buzzlightweight · 28 Aug 2011 at 23:20

Rik1254 said:
Interesting, same board and CPU as me. My friend has got 4.7GHz with my board and cooler (arctic cooling freezer 7 pro rev 2) and his chip (from a good batch ).
Hopefully Ill get somewhere near that with my chip after it returns from RMA.

interesting you say good batch how do you know you have a good or a bad one?

Rik1254 · 28 Aug 2011 at 23:40

buzzlightweight said:
interesting you say good batch how do you know you have a good or a bad one?

Were assuming really, he only had to add a small amount of voltage to get it stable at 4.7. Ill see if he has any screen shots and post them up when I get them.
Only going off multiple websites saying "the typical good chips can handle a higher overclock on lower voltage".

Davefran · 28 Aug 2011 at 23:43

buzzlightweight said:
interesting you say good batch how do you know you have a good or a bad one?

Good ones overclock further than bad ones

buzzlightweight · 29 Aug 2011 at 00:02

Rik1254 said:
Were assuming really, he only had to add a small amount of voltage to get it stable at 4.7. Ill see if he has any screen shots and post them up when I get them.
Only going off multiple websites saying "the typical good chips can handle a higher overclock on lower voltage".

ah ok i see, i have looked through a lot of forums about this matter as i think i may have a good chip, it seems this is the norm

Stock-4GHz on Stock VID
4.0-4.3GHz 1.300v-1.325v
4.3-4.5GHz 1.325v-1.375v
4.5-4.8GHz 1.375v-1.450v

My stats are

4.7GHz @ 1.34v
4.8GHz @ 1.39v
5GHz @ 1.48v

iv settled for 4.7 as it keeps it on the right side of 1.35v, although i am reading more and more of people running 24/7 at 1.4v-1.45v with water cooling.