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Dilyn · 04-17-2009, 04:07 PM

I clocked my Core 2 Duo (it's an E7300 though) to 3.2 Ghz no problem in BIOS. Your BIOS won't be the same as mine, though, so I can't really help you. All I know is that you should get CPU-z and Orthos, and then get CoreTemp. Then get ATI Tool to test for artifacts for your GPU and then get Furmark to stress test the OC. I'll give you links to download all of them. Note that they have been rared, so you'll need something like WinZip or WinRAR to unrar them:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/totmwmwnmyl/OC Tools.rar
You'll need to use something to OC your GPU. I use EVGA Precision, but your card is ATI. Probably not compatible?
In any case, you can use RivaTuner. Just Google search a RivaTuner download link, you'll be able to find it really fast. Latest version should be 2.24.

For CPU:
You'll go into your BIOS and look for options that have to do with your CPU. Then you'll need to switch an option to manual and enter a value. Depending on what your mulitplier is (I suggest 9.5), that'll change what you'll need to change your FSB to be. If your multi is 9.5, then you can change your FSB to 337 to get it up to 3.2Ghz. That's what I went with. Then you'll go back into your system, and check CPU-z, CoreTemp, and Orthos. Check CPU-z to make sure that it's running at 3.2Ghz. Seeing as it won't be on full load, you'll have to wait a couple seconds for it to fluctuate. It should flash 3220Mhz or something like that. If it does, you're all good. You can also check your system properties in Windows. It should say 3Ghz (mine is at 3.2 and it says 3). Run Orthos for a little while (if you're good with 3.2, then you can just let it run for a couple hours. Although I let it go for 9 tests and it passed all 9 no problem). When you open Orthos (make sure that CoreTemp and CPU-z are open and visible!) hit start. Let the test run, and check results when it's done.
Make sure it passed, repeat steps as necessary to reach desired OC.
Depending on your CPU cooler, you can get a higher OC or you might even need to go lower. Aftermarket cooler or stock? With those temps, I'd imagine it's aftermarket.

For GPU:
You'll need to figure out how to configure RivaTuner or something that works similarly. Read some instructions threads, find an ATI equivalent to EVGA Precision, or SOMETHING. Just make sure you understand basic functions. You can find a good OC guide from RivaTuner here:
http://www.guru3d.com/article/rivatu...erclock-guide/
They are the guys that make RivaTuner (if I'm not mistaken) so they know all the in's and out's.
Then, you'll need to tweak your clocks just right. What you'll wanna do is slide the main clock (hooked to the shader clock still) up in increments of 5-10Mhz. Then, apply it and then see if your system crashes. If it doesn't, keep going up till your temps start increasing rapidly (keep GPU-z open for this). When your system becomes unstable (it crashes) unhook your shader clock and slide it up in increments of 5-10Mhz. Then repeat for the Memory. Memory doesn't offer much improvement when you OC, but you should still try to max it out. I suggest OCing till your temps reach around 60C idle. Under the Furmark stability test, your card will get super hot. Mine runs at 55C idle, but hits 77C when it's under stress in Furmark. (Results may vary). I suggest running at 100% fan while doing this, but it's up to you. Just don't set it to auto and keep it over 60%.
Next you'll need to be running a couple programs.
ATI Tool
RivaTuner (or whatever you used to OC)
GPU-z is nice, but not required
Run ATI Tool. Test for Artifacts. If you don't get any for a good 15 minutes, congrats. Your OC is good with artifacts. Now we need to stability test it. Close ATI Tool but keep the others open. Next, open Furmark.
In 'Run Mode' set it to Stability Test and check the Xtreme Burning Mode box. Check Log GPU Temperature if you want.
In Window Params, you can run in either fullscreen or windowed. I run in windowed just because if you deselect Furmark while in fullscreen, the run stops. This lets you tweak your clock while running the test.
Set the resolution to whatever you want. I suggest the resolution you run your games at. I use 1440x900.
Then hit Go!
Watch till your temps level out for about 15 minutes. Little bumps and stuff are fine, but huge jumps (anything over 5) mean either increase fan or decrease clock. Keep running the stability test till you get a good temp. Try for nothing over 80C. That's a bit dangerous ;)
After it passes the stability test, run a game for a couple hours. I suggest an RTS, just because those are really video intensive (especially Supreme Commander). But, you can run any game you want. Monitor temps on your CPU and GPU, and if they stay stable for a couple hours, you're all set.

If you get an aftermarket cooler for your GPU, you can really OC. I got my 9800GT to 700/1780/960 with 100% fan, and it doesn't hit over 70C (even though it hit 77C in the stability test. It just really stresses your GPU).

Post your clocks - before and after. Temps - before and after, both CPU and GPU, and then your case temps (if you can).

04-17-2009, 04:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dilyn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Posts: 114 OS: Windows 7 RC 7100, Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Overclocking N00b I clocked my Core 2 Duo (it's an E7300 though) to 3.2 Ghz no problem in BIOS. Your BIOS won't be the same as mine, though, so I can't really help you. All I know is that you should get CPU-z and Orthos, and then get CoreTemp. Then get ATI Tool to test for artifacts for your GPU and then get Furmark to stress test the OC. I'll give you links to download all of them. Note that they have been rared, so you'll need something like WinZip or WinRAR to unrar them: http://www.mediafire.com/file/totmwmwnmyl/OC Tools.rar You'll need to use something to OC your GPU. I use EVGA Precision, but your card is ATI. Probably not compatible? In any case, you can use RivaTuner. Just Google search a RivaTuner download link, you'll be able to find it really fast. Latest version should be 2.24. For CPU: You'll go into your BIOS and look for options that have to do with your CPU. Then you'll need to switch an option to manual and enter a value. Depending on what your mulitplier is (I suggest 9.5), that'll change what you'll need to change your FSB to be. If your multi is 9.5, then you can change your FSB to 337 to get it up to 3.2Ghz. That's what I went with. Then you'll go back into your system, and check CPU-z, CoreTemp, and Orthos. Check CPU-z to make sure that it's running at 3.2Ghz. Seeing as it won't be on full load, you'll have to wait a couple seconds for it to fluctuate. It should flash 3220Mhz or something like that. If it does, you're all good. You can also check your system properties in Windows. It should say 3Ghz (mine is at 3.2 and it says 3). Run Orthos for a little while (if you're good with 3.2, then you can just let it run for a couple hours. Although I let it go for 9 tests and it passed all 9 no problem). When you open Orthos (make sure that CoreTemp and CPU-z are open and visible!) hit start. Let the test run, and check results when it's done. Make sure it passed, repeat steps as necessary to reach desired OC. Depending on your CPU cooler, you can get a higher OC or you might even need to go lower. Aftermarket cooler or stock? With those temps, I'd imagine it's aftermarket. For GPU: You'll need to figure out how to configure RivaTuner or something that works similarly. Read some instructions threads, find an ATI equivalent to EVGA Precision, or SOMETHING. Just make sure you understand basic functions. You can find a good OC guide from RivaTuner here: http://www.guru3d.com/article/rivatu...erclock-guide/ They are the guys that make RivaTuner (if I'm not mistaken) so they know all the in's and out's. Then, you'll need to tweak your clocks just right. What you'll wanna do is slide the main clock (hooked to the shader clock still) up in increments of 5-10Mhz. Then, apply it and then see if your system crashes. If it doesn't, keep going up till your temps start increasing rapidly (keep GPU-z open for this). When your system becomes unstable (it crashes) unhook your shader clock and slide it up in increments of 5-10Mhz. Then repeat for the Memory. Memory doesn't offer much improvement when you OC, but you should still try to max it out. I suggest OCing till your temps reach around 60C idle. Under the Furmark stability test, your card will get super hot. Mine runs at 55C idle, but hits 77C when it's under stress in Furmark. (Results may vary). I suggest running at 100% fan while doing this, but it's up to you. Just don't set it to auto and keep it over 60%. Next you'll need to be running a couple programs. ATI Tool RivaTuner (or whatever you used to OC) GPU-z is nice, but not required Run ATI Tool. Test for Artifacts. If you don't get any for a good 15 minutes, congrats. Your OC is good with artifacts. Now we need to stability test it. Close ATI Tool but keep the others open. Next, open Furmark. In 'Run Mode' set it to Stability Test and check the Xtreme Burning Mode box. Check Log GPU Temperature if you want. In Window Params, you can run in either fullscreen or windowed. I run in windowed just because if you deselect Furmark while in fullscreen, the run stops. This lets you tweak your clock while running the test. Set the resolution to whatever you want. I suggest the resolution you run your games at. I use 1440x900. Then hit Go! Watch till your temps level out for about 15 minutes. Little bumps and stuff are fine, but huge jumps (anything over 5) mean either increase fan or decrease clock. Keep running the stability test till you get a good temp. Try for nothing over 80C. That's a bit dangerous ;) After it passes the stability test, run a game for a couple hours. I suggest an RTS, just because those are really video intensive (especially Supreme Commander). But, you can run any game you want. Monitor temps on your CPU and GPU, and if they stay stable for a couple hours, you're all set. If you get an aftermarket cooler for your GPU, you can really OC. I got my 9800GT to 700/1780/960 with 100% fan, and it doesn't hit over 70C (even though it hit 77C in the stability test. It just really stresses your GPU). Post your clocks - before and after. Temps - before and after, both CPU and GPU, and then your case temps (if you can).