Systool for OC'ing CPU?

regulus · 7 Nov 2008 at 16:40

Being new at all this and not having the time or patience to learn proper overclocking via the BIOS, I was looking at alternatives in the form of overclocking software. I do realise that doing it manually is better, but I've also heard good things about programs like Systool.

I'm basically looking for a program to overclock my spanking new E8400 just a tad higher. I'm not looking to take the CPU to within an ince of its life, just a bit higher than it currently is. I did spend some bucks on a decent aftermarket cooler so I doubt I will have much problems if I tweak the settings just a bit.

So, what program would you recommend? I tried Rivatuner but it wouldn't load for me. Said something about not being able to function with my GPU (ATI).

jak731 · 7 Nov 2008 at 16:43

what MB have you got?

regulus · 7 Nov 2008 at 16:43

Asus P5Q Pro Intel P45

rjk · 7 Nov 2008 at 16:44

if you want it stable - you need to do it in bios

it doesnt take long to learn - once you get the hang of it its fairly easy

rjk · 7 Nov 2008 at 16:44

regulus said:
Asus P5Q Pro Intel P45

crime not to do it manually then - the p5q boards have a really good bios

regulus · 7 Nov 2008 at 16:45

Damn. Ok then. I'll start reading up.

regulus · 7 Nov 2008 at 17:03

So pretty much keeping increasing the FSB by small increments and stress test it after each increase?

Sayso · 7 Nov 2008 at 18:16

yep and when you hit a point where it wont complete the tests up the voltage (vcore) a little bit.
Remember to keep the RAM running under stock speed to make sure its not the RAM causing the problem...
its a little bit more complicated than that but is your only looking to OC to say 3.6-3.8 shouldnt be a problem.
Also you have to use Rivatuner 1.10 or higher to OC the new ATI cards

regulus · 7 Nov 2008 at 18:38

So my RAM (which runs at 800mhz) will also automatically increase in speed if I up the FSB? Also, when the tests don't complete, by how much should I up the volts?

Sayso · 7 Nov 2008 at 19:17

yeh it will as the FSB on the board you have got is linked.
also get rivatuner 2.10 not 1.20 as stated earlier

upping the voltage should be done in small steps some people go for the max voltage they are happy with to start with, and when they get a stable clock back it off, read up on some of the posts on here about clocking the E8000 series CPUs, you should be able to get a decent OC on stock settings, just remember to take off of auto to stop your mobo overvolting.

regulus · 7 Nov 2008 at 19:29

Sayso said:
yeh it will as the FSB on the board you have got is linked.
also get rivatuner 2.10 not 1.20 as stated earlier
upping the voltage should be done in small steps some people go for the max voltage they are happy with to start with, and when they get a stable clock back it off, read up on some of the posts on here about clocking the E8000 series CPUs, you should be able to get a decent OC on stock settings, just remember to take off of auto to stop your mobo overvolting.

Take off auto where? I see a lot of "auto".