Gaming Boost Overclock


  1. Posts : 38
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 (64 Bit)
       #1

    Gaming Boost Overclock


    I know its almost impossible to make a game work without first having met the minimum requirments usually, now my question are as follows.

    Where i only have a dual core 3.8ghz AMD A6 5400k Trinity, i can run games that require the same ghz but a quad core, im rather fimilar with overclocking as i had my old AMD Athlon x2 4000+ runnin 2.8ghz on stock without any heat or instabilities, now what i wish to do is boost my Trinity AMD up a tad but nowhere have i found (yet) what the redline is for stock cooling on this model and what secret tricks can i do with mi ram lol.

    can anyone shed any light on some hint and tips/ help on how i can go about bumpin this rig a little

    specs are in the message i hope cause just updated them lol

    thanks in advane

    p.s i am aware my cpu is my gpu aswell but when set to 1gb and the cpu is in turbo mode, it all seems smooth

    Project Zypher
    OS - Windows 7 Ultimate x84 SP1 (32 Bit)
    CPU - AMD A6-5400K 3.6Ghz (Trinity) 3.8Ghz Turbo Enabled
    Mobo - ASUSTeK A88XM-A
    RAM - 4GB Corsair XMS3 12800K (1x4GB)
    Graphics - ATI Radeon HD 7540D
    Audio - Realtek HD Audio Intergrated
    PSU - ATX 500 +1SATa 500W
    Case - Zalman Z9 Plus
    Cooling - CPU Stock / 2x Top 120mm LED/Front 200mm LED/Rear 120mm LED
    Hard Drives - Segate 320gb SATa 5000RPM Segate 160gb SATa 5000RPM Hitachi 160gb SATa 7200RPM
    Other Info Custom Build, Not Overclocked
    Last edited by Kingmilez1205; 19 Feb 2015 at 19:38.
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  2. Posts : 2,047
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-BIT
       #2

    I don't know if mine is helpful but:

    1. Defrag your HDD (Not SSD) atleast once a month

    2. If you want to add some "MMPH!" on your computer, Maybe a little overclocking will do

    3. Do not use any game boosting software such as Iobit Gamebooster, etc.

    4. Always close unnecessary applications when gaming

    5. If you also want a bit more "MMPH!" to your GPU, might as well OC it a little (Since APUs have Discrete GPUs, it's possible)

    I hope it helps.
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  3. Posts : 38
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 (64 Bit)
    Thread Starter
       #3

    My HDD's are defraged often to keep peek proformance, i do it as a weekly checkup (i am saving for a SSD soley for my OS installation and a 1TB HDD for docs' games and game installs)

    well i did manage to OC it to 4.0ghz but as im a newbie to APU's and the new UEFI or UFEI (not sure which its called) bios type i thought ide reset it back to default and ask as im used to old type BIOS

    never used game boosting software as i see it as bloatware tbh and a gateway for all sorts of useless c*%$

    everything unnessacary is closed and ive also disabled all extra startup and services i dont require so it dosnt cause a lagg, so far so good with that one

    the only thing i can change for the GPU is the dedicated ram, not to sure about the clock speed, it can go up to 2GB if i remeber correctly but only having a 4gb module i keep it at 1GB so the other can be used for system as ive only got a 32 bit system, when i get another 4gb module ill defo be updating to the 64 bit and wacking the dedicated to MAX
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  4. Posts : 12,364
    8 Pro x64
       #4

    4.4ghz on stock cooler.

    It won't net you many fps. Especially since you're using your inbuilt GPU. I'd forget CPU OC and focus there.

    Rule of thumb of OCing both CPU/iGPU is OC little, expect little.
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  5. Posts : 7,466
    Windows 10 Home Premium 64bit sp1
       #5

    Kingmilez1205 said:
    I know its almost impossible to make a game work without first having met the minimum requirments usually, now my question are as follows.

    Where i only have a dual core 3.8ghz AMD A6 5400k Trinity, i can run games that require the same ghz but a quad core, im rather fimilar with overclocking as i had my old AMD Athlon x2 4000+ runnin 2.8ghz on stock without any heat or instabilities, now what i wish to do is boost my Trinity AMD up a tad but nowhere have i found (yet) what the redline is for stock cooling on this model and what secret tricks can i do with mi ram lol.

    can anyone shed any light on some hint and tips/ help on how i can go about bumpin this rig a little

    specs are in the message i hope cause just updated them lol

    thanks in advane






    p.s i am aware my cpu is my gpu aswell but when set to 1gb and the cpu is in turbo mode, it all seems smooth

    Project Zypher
    OS - Windows 7 Ultimate x84 SP1 (32 Bit)
    CPU - AMD A6-5400K 3.6Ghz (Trinity) 3.8Ghz Turbo Enabled
    Mobo - ASUSTeK A88XM-A
    RAM - 4GB Corsair XMS3 12800K (1x4GB)
    Graphics - ATI Radeon HD 7540D
    Audio - Realtek HD Audio Intergrated
    PSU - ATX 500 +1SATa 500W
    Case - Zalman Z9 Plus
    Cooling - CPU Stock / 2x Top 120mm LED/Front 200mm LED/Rear 120mm LED
    Hard Drives - Segate 320gb SATa 5000RPM Segate 160gb SATa 5000RPM Hitachi 160gb SATa 7200RPM
    Other Info Custom Build, Not Overclocked

    Hi may i suggest getting rid of the Dual core and Upgrading to Athlon or something with 4 cores this is where your struggle is and here is your CPU support list there is nothing you can do with that weak CPU it wasn't made for gaming it's more of a light gaming stuff like online style nothing too heavy

    AMD's Dual cores are dogs and get very slow at times

    Motherboards - A88XM-A - ASUS
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 38
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 (64 Bit)
    Thread Starter
       #6

    i know its over a year later but i have a Quad, 8gb and a r7 3704gb nitro, wouldnt of been possible without the help here, just gotta solve the evo 212 cooler issues, thought ide give ya an update for anybody who needed it
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