Hi, I'm looking to overclock the Athlon II X4 @ 2.8ghz, possibly without adding any more cooling; just the stock heatsink and fan, up to what maybe 3.2, is that realistic? Iv'e spent really the whole day so far researching, I've backed up data got targets in mind inc temperatures as well as fps in games and three programes for temperatures, stress testing and cpu details but could you answer a few questions before I start the proccess in bios please?
Firstly, I assume it'll void the warranty? What do you actually think I can push this thing to? And how much more clock speed if I were to upgrade the cooling system, could you briefly suggest how I would go about this. Also, what is the proccesser's specific temperature ranges? I've seen general ones, but what do you, for this particular CPU, suggest?
And, ideally I would want many more hz if possible but I'm not so sure about investing in a new cpu. I primarily run FSX and would like around 3.6 - 3.8 for this but obviously not with this cpu... unless I upgrade the cooling of course, or not even? So could tou suggest a card to buy to replace it, ideally shipping towards 3.4 and with potential to push up by .4, of course if it supports OCing. I don't mind dropping from 4 cores to two even as long as higher CS. But basically, what would be my best bet, considering value if my current processer wouldn't go very higher than it currently is? Motherboard is ECS elitegroup GeForce 6100PM-M2 so would need to be either Athlon, Phenom or Sempron right? Fair bit experience opening up PC case and how hardware works i've installed new RAM and Hard drive space before.
Many Thanks!
Firstly, I assume it'll void the warranty? What do you actually think I can push this thing to? And how much more clock speed if I were to upgrade the cooling system, could you briefly suggest how I would go about this. Also, what is the proccesser's specific temperature ranges? I've seen general ones, but what do you, for this particular CPU, suggest?
And, ideally I would want many more hz if possible but I'm not so sure about investing in a new cpu. I primarily run FSX and would like around 3.6 - 3.8 for this but obviously not with this cpu... unless I upgrade the cooling of course, or not even? So could tou suggest a card to buy to replace it, ideally shipping towards 3.4 and with potential to push up by .4, of course if it supports OCing. I don't mind dropping from 4 cores to two even as long as higher CS. But basically, what would be my best bet, considering value if my current processer wouldn't go very higher than it currently is? Motherboard is ECS elitegroup GeForce 6100PM-M2 so would need to be either Athlon, Phenom or Sempron right? Fair bit experience opening up PC case and how hardware works i've installed new RAM and Hard drive space before.
Many Thanks!