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My CPU is a AMD Phenom X4 9550 @ 2.21GHz
I overclocked the CPU Frequency from 201 to 240 (the multiplier is x11), putting the CPU at ~2.5GHz.
My PCI-e frequency was at 100. I overclocked it to 120.
Now, to support these overclocks? My voltage defaults are this:
CPU Voltage: 1.2000V
DRAM Voltage: 1.85V
Chipset Voltage: 1.25V
What should I make the three voltage amounts be now, in response to the overclocks?
doomfan
03-05-09, 09:29 AM
My CPU is a AMD Phenom X4 9550 @ 2.21GHz
I overclocked the CPU Frequency from 201 to 240 (the multiplier is x11), putting the CPU at ~2.5GHz.
My PCI-e frequency was at 100. I overclocked it to 120.
Now, to support these overclocks? My voltage defaults are this:
CPU Voltage: 1.2000V
DRAM Voltage: 1.85V
Chipset Voltage: 1.25V
What should I make the three voltage amounts be now, in response to the overclocks?
Leave the voltage alone,if the CPU and Motherboard are stable I see no reason to increase it. Run a stability tester like Mprime to see if you need any more voltage.
If its not stable increase the voltage slowly and watch your temps intill the core becomes stable.
gottcha
03-05-09, 10:57 AM
I think you want to leave the pcix at 100.
Yeah, dont change PCI frequency, there is no point and I have yet to find any influence on your hardware when increasing it. It also can easily cause data errors within your hard disk as the south bridge no longer has the power to control all data transfer.
Well, my motherboard was made for overclocking, and I've read tons of forum posts saying how increasing the frequency to 110 or 120 gives smoother gameplay.
crosshairs
03-06-09, 03:35 PM
Well, my motherboard was made for overclocking, and I've read tons of forum posts saying how increasing the frequency to 110 or 120 gives smoother gameplay.
FWIW, I run my PCIe at 115 ....I know it benchmarks better than it does at 100, but I cant say as it feels any different to me while gaming...but I can say it don't hurt..:)
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