Fx-55

TonCrafter · 03-05-2006, 01:35 AM

Ok guys. I wanna try my hand at OC'ing my FX-55. I've been so far as to open up the FSB area in BIOS, but I chickened out before I changed anything.

I don't plan to overclock much, but will I still need better than stock cooling to ensure my comp continues to run ok?

I figure I'll just slowly bump the clock up, maybe 2-3 notches at a time. Sound good?

slick_tech15 · 03-05-2006, 01:41 AM

That will be fine, up it like 3-4 mhz up eachtime. then restart and maybe run a few programs. if it runs fine, up the fsb a bit more until it isnt stable, then go back down. the only real risk is when you raise ur voltage, which you dont need to do right now. -charlie

Vybuni · 03-05-2006, 02:11 AM

Raise the HTT (FSB) by 5 MHz at a time if you want to be cautious. You could also raise the multipier for a more significant increase in GHz.

Download SuperPi and Prime95 to test the stability of your overclock. Use the 1M calculation in SuperPi for a sense of stability. If it fails that test, you know you either need to lower the clock or tweak some more settings.

A better heatsink/fan will keep your CPU cooler, which will allow you to get a little bit better overclock.

waynejkruse10 · 03-05-2006, 03:33 AM

Try out overclocking by using the Multipliers. FX's have their Multi's unlocked and you could get some awesome speeds on it.

Wayne

TonCrafter · 03-05-2006, 04:28 AM

Thanks for the help guys. I went ahead and bumped my FSB up to 203. I went from 2.61ghz to 2.64ghz. I'll keep bumping.

While Im at it, what program can I download to keep any eye on my temps? I tried Motherboard Monitor, but it didnt list my mobo and wouldnt work.

BillGates · 03-05-2006, 04:34 AM

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Originally posted by TonCrafter
Thanks for the help guys. I went ahead and bumped my FSB up to 203. I went from 2.61ghz to 2.64ghz. I'll keep bumping.

While Im at it, what program can I download to keep any eye on my temps? I tried Motherboard Monitor, but it didnt list my mobo and wouldnt work.

Everest should work.

TonCrafter · 03-05-2006, 04:59 AM

Well, She's up to 2.65 now. I ran 3dmark05 and all was good. I checked my CPU temp right after running it and it said 68 degrees. My cut off is 75. Is 75 to low of a cut off temp? What kind of temps should I be looking to get? I wanna keep overclocking as far as I can with stock cooling.

karpfish24 · 03-05-2006, 09:43 AM

if thast is 67 celcius then i think you need to get better cooling. If it is farenheight then you have amazing cooling and keep gogin

Nitestick · 03-05-2006, 10:11 AM

why am i the only person who thinks the same as wayne!?!? you have a phenomenally expensive cpu, the main reason being because of the unlocked multiplier. take advantage of it man!!!

TonCrafter · 03-05-2006, 10:55 AM

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Originally posted by nitestick
why am i the only person who thinks the same as wayne!?!? you have a phenomenally expensive cpu, the main reason being because of the unlocked multiplier. take advantage of it man!!!

Oh, I fullly intend to OC there as well.

By doing that I'll still have to upgrade my cooling, correct?

I looked at newegg, but was unsure what Thermaltake cooler would be good for me. Any suggestions?

I found this one...... Thermaltakehttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835106038

03-05-2006, 01:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
TonCrafter Ultra Techie Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 855	Fx-55 Ok guys. I wanna try my hand at OC'ing my FX-55. I've been so far as to open up the FSB area in BIOS, but I chickened out before I changed anything. I don't plan to overclock much, but will I still need better than stock cooling to ensure my comp continues to run ok? I figure I'll just slowly bump the clock up, maybe 2-3 notches at a time. Sound good? __________________ Abit IP35 Pro Core 2 Duo 2.2ghz eVGA 7900GTX 2gig Crucial Ballistix Ram PC Power & Cooling 510 ------------------------------------------ 2.33ghz Core 2 Duo Macbook Pro

03-05-2006, 01:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
slick_tech15 Ultra Techie Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 686	That will be fine, up it like 3-4 mhz up eachtime. then restart and maybe run a few programs. if it runs fine, up the fsb a bit more until it isnt stable, then go back down. the only real risk is when you raise ur voltage, which you dont need to do right now. -charlie __________________

03-05-2006, 02:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
Vybuni I'm afraid I cant do that Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cleveland Posts: 1,497	Raise the HTT (FSB) by 5 MHz at a time if you want to be cautious. You could also raise the multipier for a more significant increase in GHz. Download SuperPi and Prime95 to test the stability of your overclock. Use the 1M calculation in SuperPi for a sense of stability. If it fails that test, you know you either need to lower the clock or tweak some more settings. A better heatsink/fan will keep your CPU cooler, which will allow you to get a little bit better overclock. __________________

03-05-2006, 03:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
waynejkruse10 Wizard Techie Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,786	Try out overclocking by using the Multipliers. FX's have their Multi's unlocked and you could get some awesome speeds on it. Wayne __________________ Core 2 Duo E6400, DFI Infinity 975X/G, 2x 512mb DDR2 667mhz, Albatron 7900gt, WD 200gb SATA, Samsung DVD-RW, Silverstone ST-50EF 500w PSU.

03-05-2006, 04:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
TonCrafter Ultra Techie Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 855	Thanks for the help guys. I went ahead and bumped my FSB up to 203. I went from 2.61ghz to 2.64ghz. I'll keep bumping. While Im at it, what program can I download to keep any eye on my temps? I tried Motherboard Monitor, but it didnt list my mobo and wouldnt work. __________________ Abit IP35 Pro Core 2 Duo 2.2ghz eVGA 7900GTX 2gig Crucial Ballistix Ram PC Power & Cooling 510 ------------------------------------------ 2.33ghz Core 2 Duo Macbook Pro

03-05-2006, 04:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
TonCrafter Ultra Techie Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 855	Well, She's up to 2.65 now. I ran 3dmark05 and all was good. I checked my CPU temp right after running it and it said 68 degrees. My cut off is 75. Is 75 to low of a cut off temp? What kind of temps should I be looking to get? I wanna keep overclocking as far as I can with stock cooling. __________________ Abit IP35 Pro Core 2 Duo 2.2ghz eVGA 7900GTX 2gig Crucial Ballistix Ram PC Power & Cooling 510 ------------------------------------------ 2.33ghz Core 2 Duo Macbook Pro

03-05-2006, 09:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
karpfish24 Super Techie Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 319	if thast is 67 celcius then i think you need to get better cooling. If it is farenheight then you have amazing cooling and keep gogin __________________ AMD Athlon 64 x2 3800+ DFI Lanparty NF4 SLI-DR eVGA 7800GT OCZ Gold DDR400 2GB(2x1GB) OCZ ModStream 520 Watt PSU Creative Soundblaster X-FI Extreme Music 24-Bit Western Digital Raptor 36GB and Caviar 160GB Thermaltake Armor Full Tower

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