How To: Overclocking Your AMD Processor : Introduction: The Basics Of Overclocking

How To: Overclocking Your AMD Processor : Introduction: The Basics Of Overclocking



Tom’s Hardware readers know all about overclocking, of course. In fact, many processor and graphics card reviews would be deemed incomplete without coverage of overclocking potential. Indeed, articles such as the System Builder Marathon series have a long history of specifically valuing performance achieved through overclocking rather than just through stock performance.

If you already consider yourself an enthusiast, pardon a bit of background here--we'll get into the nitty-gritty technical stuff in just a second.

What exactly is overclocking? In a nutshell, the term is used to describe running a component at a higher speed than its specification in an attempt to increase performance. Various computer components can be overclocked, including the processor, memory, and graphics card. And the degree of overclocking can include anything from simply procuring small gains from an inexpensive component all the way to seeking a level of performance way beyond what could even be purchased at that point in time.




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great site Tom has, and not just for the OC'ers.... I find many well written reviews of products on that site. One of the first places I visit before buying a new piece of HW

I'm having some issues installing the AMD Overdrive utility, I've tried vista and xp compatibility modes, each with and without running as an administrator.

Anyone else able to get the AMD utility to install on 7?


Edit: Found my answer, turns out there is only one thread on Overdrive so the fact that the AMD program will not install under compatibility mode or as admin appears to be common knowledge. Hopefully this solution will work.

http://www.sevenforums.com/software/4612-amd-overdrive-2-1-6-win-7-a.html

Where can I get AMD driver for windows 7?

prudhivisekhar said:

Where can I get AMD driver for windows 7?

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Drivers & Tools | GAME.AMD.COM

Hi Mr Grim

i have amd x4 phenom 940 with m/b asus M3A78-T.

Any advise on how to set the voltage and others..plase help.

I running windows 7 currently.

thanks a lot

midi said:

Hi Mr Grim

i have amd x4 phenom 940 with m/b asus M3A78-T.

Any advise on how to set the voltage and others..plase help.

I running windows 7 currently.

thanks a lot

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midi
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You would be more visible if you started your own thread. Mr grim's post is from back in feb and not many ppl will be looking in a thread that is that old.

Just a friendly heads up

K

i thought when i replied on this thread, the thread should go up..?

should i open a new thread (i afraid cos to much junk thread) or i just stick with this thread?

midi

It does come up but Mr grim probably will not respond.

More light reading,

Phenom Overclocking Guide - Guru3D.com Forums

This Guide was not written by me and I have no experience with overclocking AMD CPU's nor have I ever owned one so your best bet would be to make a new thread for you questions or follow one the links that have been posted, good luck with your overclocking.

thx stormy i check it out..

midi said:

Hi Mr Grim

i have amd x4 phenom 940 with m/b asus M3A78-T.

Any advise on how to set the voltage and others..plase help.

I running windows 7 currently.

thanks a lot

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I started my overclocking knowledge hunt with this thread here a long time ago, but the info is still accurate and valuable and your board seems to be very similar to mine and the one discussed here.

Official M3A32-MVP Deluxe and Phenom Overclocking Guide - techPowerUp! Forums

stormy13 said:

More light reading,

Phenom Overclocking Guide - Guru3D.com Forums

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It would appear we are referencing the same person, just in different sites!

Official M3A32-MVP Deluxe and Phenom Overclocking Guide - techPowerUp! Forums