Overclocking (Main Thread)

It says 33MHz all the way on the right, which raises (the cost) =(

So, I guess... is there any way to avoid bumping up the PCI frequency?

I honestly don't get why overclocking is the very first thing on the minds of these new PCMag enthusiasts...
seriously, people—you want to overclock your CPU? Just walk me through the logic here. Why exactly???
do you even have a clue what kind of headroom your processor actually has to know what you'll gain from an OC? come on... give me something...🙄

I am, honestly I'm totally wiped out, I can't even manage to post anything, well, actually I could, I could probably overclock the processor, but then again... it isn't really meant for overclocking anyway.

I didn't actually pull the trigger on a Core 2 Duo until I truly wrapped my head around the whole overclocking process and everything that comes along with it. After all, isn't it much better to understand the mechanics before you start pushing your hardware to its limits?

When a beginner approaches overclocking an Intel Core 2 Duo E6750, I honestly struggle to see the point. Is there really a reason to push it? That processor is already plenty fast for most standard tasks, and frankly, any marginal gains you might squeeze out are unlikely to result in a noticeable difference in real-world performance.

For instance, I find myself needing to overclock my processor, much like everyone else currently working with the Intel Core 2 Duo E2140 or the E2160 chips. Is there anyone else out there looking to push their hardware just a little bit further?

Does anyone else feel like the stock frequencies just don't cut it? Honestly, once you get used to having that extra bit of headroom, you really start to notice how much speed you're actually missing out on when everything is running at factory settings.
But even then, there really isn't any need to go overboard, is there? Honestly, once you hit that 2.4 to 2.7 GHz range, you've got more than enough horsepower to handle running two or three programs simultaneously without breaking a sweat.

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HAHA, you finally figured out how to format signatures!!!!!!!!!!!

Ugh, my signal is just dropping out on me... seriously, what is going on with the moderators here?

Just ask him nicely...

So, I guess upgrading to a Pentium D isn't worth it then??? (Had no idea it was such a piece of junk)
My PC is already struggling, so I thought I’d squeeze a little more power out of it, but it's sitting at 122 degrees Fahrenheit already, and the fans sound like jet engines...

The Pentium D series tends to run incredibly hot; if I were in your shoes, I’d definitely opt for a Core 2 Duo instead.👍

Daniel Nguyen3 said:those old Pentiums run crazy hot. Honestly, you’re way better off grabbing a Core 2 Duo 👍instead.

That is so true! But hey, if you’ve got a killer heatsink, you can actually get some pretty decent overclocking out of them. That stock cooler they give you? Man, it sounds like a jet engine taking off right next to your ear! It's loud as heck.

Bryan Wood49 said:I honestly don't get why these fresh-off-the-truck Geek Squad wannabes jump straight to OC...
seriously people... you really want to overclock your CPU? Explain yourselves... why exactly???
do you even have a clue what kind of headroom your processor actually has to know what you're gonna get out of an OC? man... just give me a break...🙄

I'm running a quad 4 x2.4GHz ... got a Big Typhoon heatsink on it..😛
Idle temps were sitting at 37°C

Running Super Pi (1M = million digits of pi), it took about 19 seconds I think
now my CPU is at 4x3.6GHz with an extra 0.3V and idle temps are up to 52°C

now Super Pi finishes in just under 14 seconds

Basically, bumping the FSB increases the frequency and makes the processor faster. With this OC, I'm seeing 30% better performance in apps and 15% in games. Since my temps aren't crossing 70°C under full load, I'd say the overclocking is totally worth it.

Now it just depends on how you look at it 🤷 whether it's better or not 😛

I’m looking for a little guidance here because I’m a total newbie when it comes to overclocking. After spending way too much time falling down internet rabbit holes and soaking up all the info I could find, I finally decided to push my PC a bit harder—I mean, games just aren't getting any easier on hardware lately. I thought I was being pretty thorough about it, too; I kept a close eye on the FSB, memory settings, the FSB:DRAM ratio, the LDT/FSB frequency ratio, and both the memory voltage and the CPU voltage (which I bumped up slightly by about 4% since it was running cool at stock). I also tweaked the latencies, messed with the RC (if I'm remembering that calculation right, it's the sum of the last two latencies?), set the CR to 1T, and ran some stability tests. I did a full Super Pi 32M and let Prime95 run for a couple of hours to stress the RAM. Everything seemed perfectly fine until I actually sat down to play a game. It runs great for about three hours and then—bam—total system freeze. I’ve attached the screenshots below, so if anyone could take a look and tell me where I went wrong, I’d really appreciate it. My board is a DFI LanParty UT Ultra DN NF4. Thanks in advance! 😍

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/9789/tmp4048yi5.jpg

What's the CPU temp at

Across all the stress tests and even while I was actually gaming, it barely topped out at 41°C.

Did you run a memory test? Send over all the Everest temp logs once the PC is under load.

Does anyone actually know what MCP stands for? I'm looking at my Everest software right now and it's telling me my temps are hitting 67°C

Can you provide a better link for the image?