Overclock and then reinstall OS?

[Top Hat Theater]

Just curious but when you guys are overclocking a new chip for the first time and don't know it's limits, do you generally reinstall the OS after you've found where the chip is stable?

~THT

 

[Emericana]

hmmm i dont know exactly what you are trying to ask but for me i always run stock speeds when i install a OS and am getting everything set up. this way i can eliminate all possible probs

 

[Top Hat Theater]

worded differently, after all the OCing is said and done, do you reinstall the OS?

~THT

 

[WarriorII]

No.
I try a mild O/C while installing.
Then find my max, then back off a bit.

 

[deathstar13]

no you dont need to reinstall after u oc it.
a differant speed chabge doesnt affect the os.
as with some programs out there that let you change the fsb in windows.

but id say if u have a chip and oced it to its limits especially its fsb limits and didnt get any hd corruption you are lucky! ive had days i had to reistall windows 4 times within 24 hours.

 

[Top Hat Theater]

Well, I know the chip's limit (2.14GHz) so I was thinking I'd just install the OS at 167x12 for an even 2.0GHz.

~THT

 

[jszent]

Not I,but if you go too far and your drive(s) get corrupted yes you will have to re-install your os. Some o/s systems don't like to be overclocked win xp home edtion is 1 of them.

 

[Dark Disciple]

Nope. I install OS and all drivers, tweeks and updates first. Then when I get the system running the way I like, I install Image Quest and make a snapshot of my system so I dont have to reinstall the OS again unless I REALLY make a mess of things.

Then OC it.