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Originally posted by nh_ee
reply to post by calstorm
Yes you get what you pay for. Computers are appliances now and are made cheaply in order to force people to buy a new one every couple of years.
Your BIOS will most likely not even support overclocking.
The problem with integrated gpu is as with most laptops the integrated gpu shares system ram with the cpu providing minimal ram to either cpu or gpu and therefore severely limiting performance.
A possible option is to see if you can run an additional video card and disable the integrated gpu.
edit on 18-9-2011 by nh_ee because: bios support
When I was writing this, I didn't have time to get into GPU overclocking. But, I can write it and post here if anyone wants. Or create a new thread, whatever.
Originally posted by ANOK
I built my own comp, upgraded and rebuilt many time over the years.
My last set up was an E8500 3.16 dual core, with 8G of RAM I could OC to 4.0 with no problems at all.
So I eventually bought a Q9550 2.83 Quad core. Would not O/C for anything. My RAM was causing probs, even at normal speed I kept getting blue screens that turned out to be because my MOBO can be unstable with 4 sticks of RAM apparently. So I dropped down to 4G of RAM, still plenty didn't even notice a difference, and the comp ran stable again. But I still can't get a stable O/C with this CPU.
What I don't understand is why it ran stable with the Dual core and 4 sticks of ram OC'd, but won't with the Quad? I have a 1000w PSU BTW (corsair), and I know how to set voltages and all that. Asus p5 pro mobo.
Any ideas?
Originally posted by polarwarrior
reply to post by Mr. Toodles
Hey OP I just finished my first build and its running really nice so far but I have a few questions about overclocking.
The basic specs on my tower are intel core i7 2600K, 16gb ddr3 RAM, z68 mobo (supports overclocking) and a h2o cooling pump and radiator for the cpu.
Now I paid a little bit extra to get the K series processor because of the unlocked multiplier that I though is part of what you needed to overclock but why do you recommend not doing this but doing it in bios instead? Also my mobo came with a program that has overclock settings (so it seems like I could do it in a windows user session) should I use that or do it in the bios at the startup ?
Also how far do you think I should go or is there any limit, like how do you know where exactly you should stop?
At the moment my computer is running great and I don't feel like I would need much more speed but at the same time it would be a cool little project, I had fun putting my tower together and overclocking sounds like the next step but if I don't really need much more speed then should I even bother doing it?
Also just curious is it possible to reverse it? And would the warranty on you cpu still be void if you did reverse it?
Originally posted by Mr. Toodles
The reason I believe doing it in BIOS is the best option is because you can increase in very small increments at a time, so as to figure out what your limit is without damaging your computer. And yes, the process is reversable.
In theory, the limit to how high you can clock your CPU is dependent on how cool you can keep it. There are many other factors involved, but cooling is the biggest one.
Originally posted by Mr. Toodles
First, I have to make a bad comment about the processor, because I dislike intel, lol. (no offense) Don't ask why, I just do.
On a serious note, my first question would be about the cooling system. Stock fan? Custom? And what method were you trying to use to overclock the CPU? Were you manually adjusting FSB in bios or trying to use a software overclock?
Originally posted by Mr. Toodles
reply to post by ANOK
You said you have 4 sticks of ram. I would recommend cycling through the sticks one at a time and trying to overclock. Insert 1 stick, try it and see what happens. Rinse and repeat.
Throw the computer out the window...or take a bat to it. lol
Originally posted by Mr. Toodles
reply to post by ANOK
Well, I don't mind helping with the computer stuff. Sorry to hear it is having so many problems with the 4 sticks of ram.
As for the neighbor, I know what you mean. My upstairs neighbor does almost the same thing...weird. You don't happen to live next door do you? HAHA