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Old 04-19-2009, 06:35 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Does anyone use this?

I downloaded it earlier just to see how well it works, thought about maybe using its overclocking program. It's something alot fancier and easier on the eyes than to have to glance at my other monitor and see SIW.

Seems to me that if you were to OC you're CPU and used this program maybe AMD would be able to know if you ever did have to RMA it and deny you.
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I wouldn't use any software for overcloking, BIOS is the best way.

I don't recommend putting much weight on it's stress test either, I have seen people post clocks that were stable according to Overdrive but couldn't pass Intel burn test.
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Well I use Prime95 for the stressing. But it looks better on my screen to watch the temps I think.
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It's still good for temp monitoring, checking voltages or other stuff like that. I just wouldn't overclock with it.
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Yeah I much rather use BIOS for that.
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