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TomElZ

TomElZ

TomElZ

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Hey guys.

Well I've had my system since last October and have just bought another 4GB of RAM to take me up to 8GB today.

Now originally when I bought the system I didn't plan on overclocking it however I feel like a bit of a challenge now just a tad uneasy as I'm scared I'll end up killing my PSU/Mobo/CPU or something.

Things I think you will need to know:

CPU: Intel Core i5 760 2.80GHz (Lynnfield) (Socket LGA1156) - Retail
Mobo: Asus P7P55D-E Intel P55 (Socket 1156) DDR3 Motherboard
Case: Cooler Master CM-690 II Advanced Dominator Case - Black
PSU: Corsair CX 400W ATX Power Supply (CMPSU-400CXUK)

Now from reading around I guess If I want to significantly increase the speed I will need a new CPU cooler. I am willing to pay probably around £50-60 for one I guess.

CPU-Z currently reads

Core Speed: 1543.3MHz (just browsing the net not doing anything strenous)
Multiplier: x 9.0
Bus Speed: 171.4MHz
QPI Link: 3086.7MHz

Realisticly what speed do you think I can obtain with a decent CPU cooler and overclocked quite high?

Cheers Lads.
 
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I've currently got 2x4gb however I bought another 2x4gb yesterday to put in the remaining 2 slots.

I can have a maximum of 16GB however I'm more than happy with 8GB.

Would the 4GHz run stable under heavy load (i.e.in the 70's)

I ran a test last night (Intel Burn) on my Stock CPU and was quite surprised at how quickly the temperatures shot up to the 90's. Is this normal when using the Stock cooler? The test was on High however but still didn't expect it to be that high.

So you think I can quite easily get up to 4GHz without even having to change any voltages? The word voltages kind of makes me shiver a bit ahha.
 
Think I'm gonna go for the Thermalright one.

How easy is the installation procedure and will I have to take my Mobo out the case to install it?
 
I have currently got this:

Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (CMD4GX3M2A1600C9)

I also purchased this yesterday:

Corsair XMS3 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (CMX4GX3M2A1600C9)

So by the looks of it - they are exactly the same haha without me even realising it...weird.

Except the D for the X
 
How come it will make it harder?

I'll be honest with you - I haven't touched the system since last year and I've just got my student loan and for £35 I just thought why not ahha.

TBH don't even use the PC for high performance stuff but I'm still in Uni and may start looking to do a bit more so thought handy to have!

I've gone ahead and ordered the Thermalright one but it's out of stock atm! Just my luck ey!

When installing is it best to strip everything out or just the mobo?
 
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