Why cant I overclock my dualcore?

michaelb15 · 04-01-2009, 06:32 PM

Before I thought I couldn't overclock because of power issues, because I only had a old 450 watt one.. today I just replaced it with a new 550 watt one. And I still cant overclock and keep the stability.

I have a pentium D 2.8 ghz, and I can get it up to about 2.89ghz before the computer starts freezing (while under CPU load.)

The temps dont go over about 58 degrees C on the CPU.

core voltage ranges between 1.2v-1.3 v

ive been running a stress test on the CPU for the last 25 mins @ 2.81 GHz and temps are 53 degrees C, core voltage ranges between 1.2-1.25v

System specs are:
Win XP
Pentuim D 2.8GHz
ASRock 4CoreDual-VSTA
GeForce 8600 512mb
2 GB DDRII
2 harddrives (SATA 320gb, IDE 80gb)

Thanks in advance guys !

michaelb15 · 04-01-2009, 07:57 PM

ohh yea the new 550 watt PSU is just I generic one I think. I cant really seem to find any names on it..

it says its a "Switching Power Supply" with model number: LCK550W

Hope this gives enough information.. THanks !

**linderman** · 04-03-2009, 08:16 AM

chances are your generic power supply has fluctuating power under an overclocking load

a good quality power supply will cost you anywhere from $80.00 minimum to $120.00 for a top of the line model

**speedster123** · 04-07-2009, 12:31 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703009

04-01-2009, 06:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
michaelb15 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 34 OS: Windows XP SP3 DX10	Why cant I overclock my dualcore? Before I thought I couldn't overclock because of power issues, because I only had a old 450 watt one.. today I just replaced it with a new 550 watt one. And I still cant overclock and keep the stability. I have a pentium D 2.8 ghz, and I can get it up to about 2.89ghz before the computer starts freezing (while under CPU load.) The temps dont go over about 58 degrees C on the CPU. core voltage ranges between 1.2v-1.3 v ive been running a stress test on the CPU for the last 25 mins @ 2.81 GHz and temps are 53 degrees C, core voltage ranges between 1.2-1.25v System specs are: Win XP Pentuim D 2.8GHz ASRock 4CoreDual-VSTA GeForce 8600 512mb 2 GB DDRII 2 harddrives (SATA 320gb, IDE 80gb) Thanks in advance guys !

04-01-2009, 07:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
michaelb15 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 34 OS: Windows XP SP3 DX10	Re: Why cant I overclock my dualcore? ohh yea the new 550 watt PSU is just I generic one I think. I cant really seem to find any names on it.. it says its a "Switching Power Supply" with model number: LCK550W Hope this gives enough information.. THanks !

04-03-2009, 08:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,433 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Why cant I overclock my dualcore? chances are your generic power supply has fluctuating power under an overclocking load a good quality power supply will cost you anywhere from $80.00 minimum to $120.00 for a top of the line model __________________ I still know nothing and I respect that fact, striving to improve and, along the way, help anyone that comes from the place that I used to be! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial

04-07-2009, 12:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
speedster123 Mentor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United States-New York-Long Island Posts: 5,212 OS: xp pro SP3	Re: Why cant I overclock my dualcore? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703009 __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -