OC noob + overclock = ok???

Snapper^ · 26 Jan 2008 at 14:08

Jus done my first overclock an its loaded up an all tha

But does this look fine??

Parts used

e2200
Gigabyte G33M DS 2R
2gb OCZ ddr2

Thanks guys!

BuToNz · 26 Jan 2008 at 14:14

What kinda temps are you getting?

Snapper^ · 26 Jan 2008 at 14:17

Core temp is reading it at 40 , thats while am installin half life 2.

Jobe · 26 Jan 2008 at 19:14

have you tried orthos to make sure it's stable?
probably best to check the temps while its running too.

jobe

Snapper^ · 27 Jan 2008 at 01:15

Jus been doin the orthos stress test, fully load the cpu was hittin 83 degrees, good? bad? normal?

Pneumonic · 27 Jan 2008 at 02:24

thats a touch on the warm side

wouldnt really want to go above 75c but if its stable for 24/7 use and temps not going above 60c gamming etc.. then in my book is ok

Jobe · 27 Jan 2008 at 07:26

Pneumonic said:
thats a touch on the warm side wouldnt really want to go above 75c but if its stable for 24/7 use and temps not going above 60c gamming etc.. then in my book is ok

agreed. you might want to either reduce the volts on that ( assuming you've
upped them), or check the hsf is seating correct.
also what hsf you using? and have you got good case flow.

jobe

Snapper^ · 27 Jan 2008 at 14:36

Jus usin the standard HSF, havent uped the voltage, doesnt even get into windows when i try

Usin an old alienware case, no idea if thats good for airflow or not.

Thanks for the help so far guys!

Phemo · 27 Jan 2008 at 14:40

With that overclock 83 degrees C isn't bad for the stock cooler. In real-world usage your temps are unlikely to ever hit that high but it might still be an idea to swap the heatsink over at some point.