Hi guys,
Im new to overclocking and I have an I3 with tx-3 cooler coupled with Enermax FMAII 460w power supply. Can any sifu guide me on how to start overclocking ( mild overclocking ) O yeah, my motherboard is P7H55-M. Thx

My specs are this :
CPU: Intel Core i3 530
Cooler: CM Hyper TX3
RAM: Kingston DDR3-1333 2gb
Mobo: Asus P7H55-M (non pro /evo , just normal one )
PSU: Enermax FMAII 460W

PS: Not using any graphics card , its integerated.

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Added on May 2, 2010, 12:33 pmAnyone to help

This post has been edited by ReaperOfSoul: May 2 2010, 12:33 PM


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I will give it a try later....Thanks

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Added on May 2, 2010, 6:41 pmFailed at POST...what values should i put now?

This post has been edited by ReaperOfSoul: May 2 2010, 06:41 PM

There isnt anything for me to adjust the MCH voltage for my motherboard..
It only has :

CPU
IMC
DRAM
CPU PLL
PCH
iGPU

Erm, if I set IMC to 1.35 V its red in colour ...Should i put it lower instead?

Alright, will try it later. Thanks

This is what i got after overclocking

IMC i set to about 1.16xx V ( below yellow value )
V core 1.2V

Do i need to prime it longer to ensure its rock solid stable?


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My cooler is CM tx-3. The real temp is actually the 51 C one. My room kinda hot Btw, i realised my ram speed is lower compared to before? Should i increase its clock? Thanks

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Added on May 2, 2010, 11:39 pmSettled at 1.15V...1.1V failed to boot windows

This post has been edited by ReaperOfSoul: May 2 2010, 11:39 PM

I guess I will be leaving it as it is

Im running almost the same spec as yours i3 530 with 2gb Kingston 1333. Those rams are able to achieve 1600mhz clock

Finally breached the 4ghz mark


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Using the cheap Cooler Master TX-3 RM 55 only if im not mistaken. 4Ghz at 71C max

Guys,
I have a question here:
When i run my processor at 3600mhz (200x18) , my rams are able to clock at 1600mhz. But when i overclock it to 4ghz ( 182x22 ) , the rams are able to run at 1092mhz but not 14xxmhz Any ideas? Do i need to pump more voltage to my mobo / rams? My ram voltage is stock btw. Secondly, is the processor safe to be run at 1.275V @ 70C max? Thanks..

89C Would not even dare to reach that temperature. However , is my temp safe in the long run?

Rams were running stock voltages when i ran it @ DDR1600..Just wonder why @ 4ghz the rams are not even able to achieve 1400mhz. Is it due to the mobo not able to supply enough power?

Could be the problem..my rams are value rams and my mobo is cheap Asus one Anyway, ill try pumping some voltage to my chipset and see what happens..

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Added on May 25, 2010, 5:04 pmCould be the problem..my rams are value rams and my mobo is cheap Asus one Anyway, ill try pumping some voltage to my chipset and see what happens..

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Added on May 25, 2010, 5:06 pmOh yeah, i think i will go for dual fan setup for my cpu HSF. Gotta fix a fan to blow the rams too

This post has been edited by ReaperOfSoul: May 25 2010, 05:06 PM

4.18ghz. I think can go higher


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I realised that there is a difference in temperature when tested using LinX and Prime95. Using LinX , the temp was higher.

Oh, just realised that . Btw, those temps are the maximum that i will get right? How about during gaming like Crysis etc? Will the temp be lower than the benchmark temperature?

The temp is fine..Btw, you should stress your comp using Prime 95 also..Passing LinX doesnt mean you will pass Prime95