i have an XFX 650i ultra mobo that comes with nvidia ntune software that can fine tune all aspects of the hardware to run faster yet stable. im actually running now in the background and it already shows a 17% increase in the pci-e bus speed.
is this really a safer way than playing with the bios settings? i have an expensive (MASSIVE) cpu heatsink so it can be kept cool. it runs about 45c under load, but the thermal paste has not completely spread yet (this is a brand new system).
2007-09-26 04:31:26 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Simply put I wouldn't do it if I was you. While overclocking can be accomplished without causing any damage if you know what you're doing, it also voids the manufacturer's warranty.
For someone with expensive brand-new equipement that should be an important consideration.
2007-09-26 04:40:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you're overclocking a processor, you're increasing its frequency. But once the frequency goes too high, the voltage amplitude will be clipped at a lower level. In order to increase its amplitude again, you increase the core voltage.
On the ram side, you may be tweaking with the ram frequency, the timing, the CPU:FSB ratio and stuff like that. And RAM voltage may be increased too, for the same reason.
Now the most dangerous thing is the voltage, if too high, it will damage your hardware.
Frequency will not kill your hardware. Neither will chaging the timing of your ram. If it's too high, your hardware will malfunction and your PC will hang, but no permanent damage is done
I don't know how your software fine tune your PC, if it changes the voltage or not, but usually these software is safe to use. nVidia will not create a software that burns its own motherboard. But just becareful if it involves voltage tweaking
manual overclocking through BIOS is more dangerous, especially when you adjust the voltage level. Just because a voltage level is there in the list of option, it doesn't mean your hardware can take it. Most of the time, a wide range of setting there could easily burn your CPU the moment you restart with that new voltage setting.
2007-09-26 05:00:54 · answer #2 · answered by Hornet One 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definite that's risky if the cpu is flawed or the perfect clocks speeds at the instant are not set for overclocking , seeing that i do now not do any overclocking , i could advise absolutely everyone to have a pc save do it for them, that's a truthful processor for gaming however the amd athlon is being phased out to make room for the recent amd bulldozer sequence and extra is on the way
2017-01-02 17:19:48 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be safer to use the utility that came with your motherboard. It will make adjustments for you that are safe and are more likely to make things stable.
Performing the adjustments yourself in the BIOS setup can be tricky, and you are more likely to end up with an unstable system.
Whenever you tweak any of these settings, make sure to monitor your CPU temperature. Your motherboard probably came with monitoring software for fan speed and temperatures. Most of these utilities are designed to alert you and even shutdown your PC when temperatures get too high or fan speeds drop too low.
If the temperature is staying in a safe range while you are loading down the processor, then I would say that you are safe.
2007-09-26 04:40:05 · answer #4 · answered by ctleng76 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I too have a 650i IF you have proper colling and ur % isnt to high then your fine. Dont go over about 25 uness you want problems unless you go water cooling. Depending on your CPU you can set your OC % Check in google wat a good rate is for your cpu
2007-09-26 04:37:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋