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Overclocking CPU

15 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/overclocking-cpu.150704/

pramudit
pramudit Original post #1
Dec 30, 2011 at 10:54 PM
i am new to overclocking and would really admire your help.....
i have C2Q Q8400, Intel dg41rq, 2gb ram, ati 4350 1gb.....
i don't have any kind of fsb setting in bios...
so i cant understand how to overclock my gpu....

plz help.....
CA50
CA50 #2
Dec 31, 2011 at 12:06 AM
^ that proccy is good for OC, but if that mobo doesn't support, then you can get other mobos from asus with same g41 chipsets
pramudit
pramudit #3
Dec 31, 2011 at 12:46 AM
i have buyed this cpu only a year ago and my parents wont allow me to buy another one till i am in college.... :cry:
pramudit
pramudit #4
Dec 31, 2011 at 12:49 AM
which is a better chipset among H, P & G....?
also suggest some good motherboard for them under 5k... (preferrably with sli or crossfire support)......... might be able to convince my parents.........
mithun_mrg
mithun_mrg #5
Dec 31, 2011 at 8:21 AM
For OC get a second hand P series chipset MB
coderunknown
coderunknown #6
Dec 31, 2011 at 1:44 PM
but will require a new cooler to get a high clock & "maybe" a new PSU if old one is a local desi crap (check Power supply blacklist thread for newbies). just to be safe.
d6bmg
d6bmg #7
Dec 31, 2011 at 2:30 PM
@OP: before anything mention details about your PSU. It is very much important in overclocking. You have missed to mention it. :p
CA50
CA50 #8
Dec 31, 2011 at 3:21 PM
@get a good PSU and a second hand P45 mobo for OCing.

You will need an after-market cooler, depending on your OC
pramudit
pramudit #9
Dec 31, 2011 at 7:36 PM
my PSU came along with my cabinet......
its says something like this....
3.3V 24A
5V 20
12V 20A & 18A
model - 500W-P4.......

on bios stats it shows
12.160 for +12V
5.126 for 5v
3.152 for 3.3 &
1.272 for CPU.....
mithun_mrg
mithun_mrg #10
Dec 31, 2011 at 8:54 PM
^^don't risk with that psu get a good one
coderunknown
coderunknown #11
Jan 1, 2012 at 2:53 AM
pramudit said:
my PSU came along with my cabinet......
its says something like this....
3.3V 24A
5V 20
12V 20A & 18A
model - 500W-P4.......

on bios stats it shows
12.160 for +12V
5.126 for 5v
3.152 for 3.3 &
1.272 for CPU.....
Click to expand...

you may change it now or after it goes up in smoke. its your decision. but once you raise the clockspeed of your processor, there is every chance your PSU will die & with it a few other PC parts like HDD.
CA50
CA50 #12
Jan 1, 2012 at 9:38 AM
@pramudit, that might be a cheap generic one.

As said by "Sam", you will have to change it either now or when it blows, i suggest its better to do it now
pramudit
pramudit #13
Jan 2, 2012 at 1:22 AM
ohk i will buy one after my exams are over....
d6bmg
d6bmg #14
Jan 2, 2012 at 3:39 PM
Ok, change your PSU after your exam. But mention & get suggestion from here for good PSU instead of buying any other 'crap' PSU suggested by local dealer..
pramudit
pramudit #15
Jan 3, 2012 at 12:59 AM
yes i'll do you ask you people.....
my exams i.e. pre-board, practicals, board & competitive exams are till may.....
so i have to wait for a long time... :(