I just started getting into overclocking. I have an Antec 900 2 case (a.k.a 902) with a side fan installed. Using stock cooling for my CPU, I am able to run stable at 3.6. I want to hit 4.0 but before I do I had a couple questions.
1. I'm using Prime95 for stress testing. What sort of settings do people usually use? I tried running a 4 thread torture test and the tests stopped right away. Changing to 1 thread it was able to run for 5 hours no problem. So what settings should I be using?
2. Since I'm using an Antec 902 with side fan, my choice of CPU coolers is limited to ones that are about 140mm (5.6'') in height. I was looking at this fan from Thermaltake. Does anybody have any experience with this cooler? Any other recommendations for CPU coolers that come in around 140mm in height?
Thanks.
1. I'm using Prime95 for stress testing. What sort of settings do people usually use? I tried running a 4 thread torture test and the tests stopped right away. Changing to 1 thread it was able to run for 5 hours no problem. So what settings should I be using?
2. Since I'm using an Antec 902 with side fan, my choice of CPU coolers is limited to ones that are about 140mm (5.6'') in height. I was looking at this fan from Thermaltake. Does anybody have any experience with this cooler? Any other recommendations for CPU coolers that come in around 140mm in height?
Thanks.