Specs:
Processor = AMD-FX 8120 8-core 3.1gHZ
Video Card = HIS Radeon HD 6950 IceQ X Turbo 2.0 GB
RAM = 8 GB [2 GB X4] DDR3-1800 Memory Module - Corsair
Motherboard = ASUS M5A97 -- AMD 970
Power Supply = 800Watt - Standard
Processor Cooling = Liquid CPU Cooling System [AMD] - ARC Silent High Performance Fan Upgrade
This computer is quite new; Around 2 months old and built/put together from ibuypower.com.
I've been having issues playing certain games due to the 8-core compatibility of AMD-FX 8120.
I've been suggested to disable 4 of the cores and to overclock the remaining ones to possibly improve my performance until Windows 8 is released with the proper compatibility.
Another thing that worries me about this computer is the temperatures.
Here is a screenshot of my computer's temperatures:
I don't think my liquid cooling is working properly.
When gaming, the temperature goes up to 50-60C.
This is the temperature without it being overclocked.
So to clarify, here is what I'm wanting help with:
1) Should I disable 4 of my cores so my processor could be more compatible with current gaming until the release of Windows 8 where the compatibility of 8-cores is said to increase?
2) How exactly would I go about overclocking my current CPU?
3) Are my temperatures too high with liquid cooling being used? I've heard so.
This is a lot to ask for and appreciate any feedback.
Thanks.
Processor = AMD-FX 8120 8-core 3.1gHZ
Video Card = HIS Radeon HD 6950 IceQ X Turbo 2.0 GB
RAM = 8 GB [2 GB X4] DDR3-1800 Memory Module - Corsair
Motherboard = ASUS M5A97 -- AMD 970
Power Supply = 800Watt - Standard
Processor Cooling = Liquid CPU Cooling System [AMD] - ARC Silent High Performance Fan Upgrade
This computer is quite new; Around 2 months old and built/put together from ibuypower.com.
I've been having issues playing certain games due to the 8-core compatibility of AMD-FX 8120.
I've been suggested to disable 4 of the cores and to overclock the remaining ones to possibly improve my performance until Windows 8 is released with the proper compatibility.
Another thing that worries me about this computer is the temperatures.
Here is a screenshot of my computer's temperatures:
I don't think my liquid cooling is working properly.
When gaming, the temperature goes up to 50-60C.
This is the temperature without it being overclocked.
So to clarify, here is what I'm wanting help with:
1) Should I disable 4 of my cores so my processor could be more compatible with current gaming until the release of Windows 8 where the compatibility of 8-cores is said to increase?
2) How exactly would I go about overclocking my current CPU?
3) Are my temperatures too high with liquid cooling being used? I've heard so.
This is a lot to ask for and appreciate any feedback.
Thanks.
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