OC'ing

raoul_1101 · 08-26-2007, 06:54 PM

Hi, I've never overclocked a system before, but I've been researching it for a while. Here's what iv'e come up with:

1. Make sure the RAM ratio is set to 1:1
2. Start increasing the FSB by about .05 mHz at a time
3. When the computer can no longer boot, it will reset the BIOS by itself
4. Reclock the FSB back to the highest spot where it was stable.
5. If you want to go further, up the voltage by about .025, and start over.
6. To check stability, run Prime 95; Torture Test.

If i follow these steps closely, shall I be pretty good to go?

Also, i have 2 gb ddr2 800. With a ratio of 1:1, if i overclock, won't i overclock the ram too fast for the motherboard to handle? Im using a gigabyte ds4.

**Doby** · 08-26-2007, 07:11 PM

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3. When the computer can no longer boot, it will reset the BIOS by itself

No it won't you need to know how to clear the cmos, get your motherboard manual out.

You need to monitor your temps closely especially when you start upping voltages

Always use primes torture test to check for stability and watch your cpu temp while running this and make sure its exceptable

Here's a guide

http://xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu/display/newbie-oc-guide.html

raoul_1101 · 08-26-2007, 07:30 PM

so, instead, clear the bios, and then reclock back to where it was stable?

**Doby** · 08-26-2007, 07:39 PM

Yes, there is some software provided by motherboard manufactures that runns in windows and sets your bios back to were it was stable.

I do not recommend running software to OC your better to do it in bios.

Read the guide that will help you more than I can

raoul_1101 · 08-27-2007, 09:49 AM

and if its not stable enough to even boot up, should i just pop out the battery for a second?

solman · 08-27-2007, 10:01 AM

Yes but for about 30 minutes to clear the BIOS. Manually reset the BIOS by jumper or button which ever pertains to your MB after the battery has been removed for 30 minutes.

raoul_1101 · 08-27-2007, 10:20 AM

ok.

SHould i run prime 95 everytime i increase the fsb?
and for about how long?

raoul_1101 · 08-27-2007, 01:47 PM

Under my BIOS/CMOS, i can't find where to change the FSB frequency.
I found where i can change the CPU host frequency and the fsb-memory ratio.
I also found where I can change the FSB voltage, is that what I'm looking for?

raoul_1101 · 08-27-2007, 05:20 PM

*bump*

08-26-2007, 06:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
raoul_1101 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 31 OS: Vista Ultimate 64-bit	OC'ing Hi, I've never overclocked a system before, but I've been researching it for a while. Here's what iv'e come up with: 1. Make sure the RAM ratio is set to 1:1 2. Start increasing the FSB by about .05 mHz at a time 3. When the computer can no longer boot, it will reset the BIOS by itself 4. Reclock the FSB back to the highest spot where it was stable. 5. If you want to go further, up the voltage by about .025, and start over. 6. To check stability, run Prime 95; Torture Test. If i follow these steps closely, shall I be pretty good to go? Also, i have 2 gb ddr2 800. With a ratio of 1:1, if i overclock, won't i overclock the ram too fast for the motherboard to handle? Im using a gigabyte ds4.

08-26-2007, 07:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
raoul_1101 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 31 OS: Vista Ultimate 64-bit	Re: OC'ing so, instead, clear the bios, and then reclock back to where it was stable?

08-26-2007, 07:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
Doby Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Central PA (USA) Posts: 8,077 OS: XP sp2/ Vista My System	Re: OC'ing Yes, there is some software provided by motherboard manufactures that runns in windows and sets your bios back to were it was stable. I do not recommend running software to OC your better to do it in bios. Read the guide that will help you more than I can __________________ Would you like to help TSF fight cancer and other diseases??? JOIN TEAM TSF

08-27-2007, 09:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
raoul_1101 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 31 OS: Vista Ultimate 64-bit	Re: OC'ing and if its not stable enough to even boot up, should i just pop out the battery for a second?

08-27-2007, 10:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
solman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 193 OS: xp pro My System	Re: OC'ing Yes but for about 30 minutes to clear the BIOS. Manually reset the BIOS by jumper or button which ever pertains to your MB after the battery has been removed for 30 minutes. Last edited by solman; 08-27-2007 at 10:02 AM.

08-27-2007, 10:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
raoul_1101 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 31 OS: Vista Ultimate 64-bit	Re: OC'ing ok. SHould i run prime 95 everytime i increase the fsb? and for about how long?

08-27-2007, 01:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
raoul_1101 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 31 OS: Vista Ultimate 64-bit	Re: OC'ing Under my BIOS/CMOS, i can't find where to change the FSB frequency. I found where i can change the CPU host frequency and the fsb-memory ratio. I also found where I can change the FSB voltage, is that what I'm looking for?

08-27-2007, 05:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
raoul_1101 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 31 OS: Vista Ultimate 64-bit	Re: OC'ing bump