I am a noob to OCing. pls help

i want to oc my computer but the bad part is...i don't have a clue on how to do it. i did some research on google and it was no help for they said things i did not know.

the thing you should know is i have stock cooling on my cpu so i dont' want to do it to the extreme.

this is my motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128059 the price went up.

my rig is below.

any help please on ocing

overclocking is very simple.

CPU: go into the bios and raise the fsb (front side bus). that will raise you clock speeds. also be sure to adjust you memory speeds so they are the same or lower.

example if i overclock my cpu by rasing the fsb from 200 to 333 i go from 1.8ghz to 3.0ghz. that would also overclock my 800mhz ram to 1066mhz unless i changed it.

GPU: just download rivatuner and overclock gradually the core and memory. if your screen freezes you have gone too far and need to reboot.

This is my first attempt.

original:

e6750 @2.66GHz

crucial ddr2 800

after:

CPU @ 3.20

RAM @ 1008

8x420

i played COD4 and it was about

This is my first attempt.

original:

e6750 @2.66GHz

crucial ddr2 800

after:

CPU @ 3.20

RAM @ 1008

8x420

i played COD4 and it was about moab-doug

WOAH DUDE! WHAT ARE YOU DOING! You don't just OC like that unless you want to fry your parts. OCing an e6750, my god and your ram from 800 to 1008 are you nuts? Did you check the temps? Did you test your CPU? You need to make sure it is stable. Use prime95 or orthos, to make sure those settings are stable. Wow, I have never seen such ridiculous carelessness in my life. If you have no clue on OCing, I suggest you go back to reading on OCing and how it works. It is not just about turning numbers up and it is better.

right now it is 37Cmoab-doug

Ok phew, good, but that is idle, how will it work under stress 100%? That is what you need to test. Also, make sure your RAM is stable, I don't know any RAM testing programs, maybe you can ask someone. All I know is memtest, but that is to check if it is working, and not how it handles under stress.

Make sure your CPU is stress tested for 24hrs, if it fails, then you need to lower the speed. Oh and change your signature speed. Is your CPU really @ 2.67 MHz :P

lol, well i was on google and there was a guy with simular setup(same ram and CPU) so i copied his.

i don't know it will be running a stress test for 24 hr. maybe 6 tops

also sorry this is what it actually is

CPU OCed @ 3.4GHz

RAM @ 850

425x8 also i did not change voltages, they were set to auto.

i am getting scared what is the safe zone for temps

i paused the stress test because it was getting 59C

i am getting scared what is the safe zone for temps

i paused the stress test because it was getting 59C

moab-doug

It ok, I wouldn't want to go higher than that though. It won't break, but not good either. I suggest you get another Heatsink for your CPU, if you really want to OC. I can't OC my Q6600, because I'm using a stock HSF.

Try dropping your speed to 3.2GHZ and a SLIGHT voltage drop.

Try not to pause it, keep letting it go for about 24hours. If you are happy with this speed you need to make sure.

what about my RAM what should that be at about?moab-doug

wow during the stress tests i am still getting around 60C

i even lowered it to 3.0GHz

i am just going to have it at a small oc like 2.8Ghz until a get a better cooler

which one do you recommend?

i am just going to have it at a small oc like 2.8Ghz until a get a better cooler

which one do you recommend?

moab-doug

Try this list: http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=2233&page=5

Holy cow, you can OC that much? I always though it was just a little touch up to get a few extra frames. Dang I should look into this. The weak point on my laptop is it's CPU and if I can kick it up that much.:o (Or is it smart to OC with a laptop?) PS: Don't worry, I'll take it slow. Reaaaaaaaly slow. I'm a wimp and really like this thing.VacantPsalm

Laptops, are a a lot different than PC's (Desktops). Laptops overheat (or heat more easily), since the airflow is constricted quite a lot. I really suggest taking it slow with laptops.

[QUOTE="VacantPsalm"]Holy cow, you can OC that much? I always though it was just a little touch up to get a few extra frames. Dang I should look into this. The weak point on my laptop is it's CPU and if I can kick it up that much.:o (Or is it smart to OC with a laptop?) PS: Don't worry, I'll take it slow. Reaaaaaaaly slow. I'm a wimp and really like this thing.Taiko88

Laptops, are a a lot different than PC's (Desktops). Laptops overheat (or heat more easily), since the airflow is constricted quite a lot. I really suggest taking it slow with laptops.

This is my first attempt.

original:

e6750 @2.66GHz

crucial ddr2 800

after:

CPU @ 3.20

RAM @ 1008

8x420

i played COD4 and it was about moab-doug

My recomendation is that you should not push the ram that hard, Ram is much more sensetive than the CPU and for mostly can be damaged much faster than the CPU.

When you start an OC you first can underclock your ram usally the bios has a divider that you can lower the end output mhz of the ram.

Warning! DO NOT set the voltage to auto on anything, that can serious kill your hardware.

this is the correct way to oc:

*Try to find out the sepeate OC on both ram and CPU, never raise the voltage before it's needed.

*Always monitor the temps untill you know what the maxtemps are under load.

*ALWAYS start in small increasments, just add up under 100mhz on the cpu at time and if possible 10-30mhz on the ram each step.

*I would NOT recomend you run the max OC more than for benchmarks, people that brake stuff do something wrong or already has flawed hardware.

[QUOTE="moab-doug"]

This is my first attempt.

original:

e6750 @2.66GHz

crucial ddr2 800

after:

CPU @ 3.20

RAM @ 1008

8x420

i played COD4 and it was about Taiko88

WOAH DUDE! WHAT ARE YOU DOING! You don't just OC like that unless you want to fry your parts. OCing an e6750, my god and your ram from 800 to 1008 are you nuts? Did you check the temps? Did you test your CPU? You need to make sure it is stable. Use prime95 or orthos, to make sure those settings are stable. Wow, I have never seen such ridiculous carelessness in my life. If you have no clue on OCing, I suggest you go back to reading on OCing and how it works. It is not just about turning numbers up and it is better.

:lol: funniest thing ever :P

But yeah, I suggest you use google to find some good guides that can teach you. I plan to OC my rig after a year or so maybe, after I do plenty of research. Good luck