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Old 05-03-2009, 06:25 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Re: E8500

For the multiplier, 9.5 is the maximum for the cpu. You can lower the multiplier and raise the bus to get the same result, I prefer to keep it at the 9.5 and run that with a 400Mhz bus for 3800Mhz. And that's running 24/7, no probs with the 400. I start getting stability issues around 425, but your results will vary.

edit - It's best not to do a huge jump in the bus speed. A little at a time, with about a half hour stress test at each level. Keeps a better eye on heat/stability, and gets your machine used to the idea of being overclocked. The 358 is fine for a first increase, if you're going to 400, you should do at least one one more stop along the way.
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