Solved Overclocking CPU on a MSI 0a90

[JonnyLectron]

I don't have options in the BIOS to increase the FSB or change the CPU multiplier. icnic:
I am unable to install the Intel Extreme Tuning Utility, I get the error "cannot install on unsupported platform"
Is it possible to overclock my Petium Dual Core e2160 1.8Ghz up to 2.4Ghz on this board? I did notice the BIOS chip is removable with a chip puller.


I'm interested in doing this so I can run some "CPU" instensive games at better frame rates, like Java based Minecraft and Project Zomboid, as well as Terraria. I recently overclocked an AMD c-50 with Radeon HD6250 chip set based laptop from 1Ghz to 2.6Ghz, and the performance gain was incredible across those 3 games. It used to average roughly 20 fps at the lowest settings, and now I can run the games at the same settings in the mid 40 fps mark at 1280x768. I also undervolted the base 1.2 volts to 1 volt, and the power supply no longer gets hot. I have no battery for the laptop. HP/Comquack CQ57 for anyone curious. [EDIT] The base voltage is 1.3 volts.

My computer specs are listed also.

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi and welcome to SevenForums,
That old machine was never intended to be a gaming machine,

To start the bios are most likely legacy which is why you get the platform error = mother board upgrade in order.
PSU is very inadequate along with all of the 5200 rpm hdd's = upgrade to ssd's
Then you get into the cpu/ ram.....

If it plays any games you'd be lucky

 

[Dude]

Aggree with above, that system does not have overclocking chances

 

[JonnyLectron]

Aggree with above, that system does not have overclocking chances

Hi and welcome to SevenForums,
That old machine was never intended to be a gaming machine,

To start the bios are most likely legacy which is why you get the platform error = mother board upgrade in order.
PSU is very inadequate along with all of the 5200 rpm hdd's = upgrade to ssd's
Then you get into the cpu/ ram.....

If it plays any games you'd be lucky

Alright guys, thank you for taking a peek at that. I would like to upgrade a xeon quad here. I work as a cook in a bar and grill so $$$ isn't something I have.
link : Refurbished: Lenovo Desktop Computer D10 XEON E5410 (2.33 GHz) 8 GB DDR3 1 TB HDD Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit - Newegg.com
Would my current setup be adequate to run skyrim and oblivion? I play fallout 3 at 720p on high with vsync off and its great.

 

[wasnotwas]

I recently overclocked an AMD c-50 with Radeon HD6250 chip set based laptop from 1Ghz to 2.6Ghz, and the performance gain was incredible across those 3 games.

160% overclock is going some - especially on a laptop

 

[ThrashZone]

That computer does not have a graphic's card so it would be only using onboard graphic's
It does have pci-e slots so you can add one possibly but it does not say what wattage power supply it has
I would ask that question.

 

[JonnyLectron]

I recently overclocked an AMD c-50 with Radeon HD6250 chip set based laptop from 1Ghz to 2.6Ghz, and the performance gain was incredible across those 3 games.

160% overclock is going some - especially on a laptop

yeah I'm quite impressed myself. I'll post proof off some screen captures in a bit.

That computer does not have a graphic's card so it would be only using onboard graphic's
It does have pci-e slots so you can add one possibly but it does not say what wattage power supply it has
I would ask that question.

I intend to get a amd card and jam in it when I commit to buying it all. I have a gt720 in my current computer I can temporarily put in. I beleive it might have a 250/300 watt power supply, because the processor in it is quite power hungry.
I will ask about it though, I didn't think to do that because the computer I'm on is the only one I haven't bought a new power supply for. I normally get antec basiq 430w power supply

 

[ThrashZone]

430w
Just my 980 hybrid requires a minimum 500w psu
Currently have a 850 P2
I believe my asus 980 gold requires the same running a 1200 P2 it could have SLI in it's future

 

[JonnyLectron]

430w
Just my 980 hybrid requires a minimum 500w psu
Currently have a 850 P2
I believe my asus 980 gold requires the same running a 1200 P2 it could have SLI in it's future

That is intense man. I just want to run Skyrim or GTA on a PC, not ram disk my OS for lolz. You're setup could do that.

Have you ever tried a different monitor refresh rate other than 60hz? I never had a monitor that could run more than 75, and I was wondering if refresh rates are good for relieving eyestrain. I'm considering picking up a monitor that can be run at a higher refresh rate than 60hz.

For reference, I have seizures. I used to use a 64fx dual core 1.5 ghz with a Nvidia AGP 6200 512 mb card, and i used it on s-video with a huge Sharp tube tv. That tube made my head hurt, and if you squint, you could see the refresh lines. I switched to a Dell 15" flat panel LCD(?), and I lowered the refresh rate to 29 and it made my head hurt, even though it was a flat panel LCD(?).

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
Yep I believe monitors do their own thing most of the refresh rates are in the games settings on what happens but that is not my thing I don't know much about the process of what makes a monitor so what it already does

My asus 144Hz monitor is listed in my system spec's so look it up it's pretty good a fairly reasonably priced it needed minimal adjustments in settings
I have been using theater mode I believe it looks the best with a slight 5% dimming on brightness.

Like anything a system needs to be able to push the pixels to be able to take full advantage of a monitors features,
So a 144Hz monitor may make items better it's all about what the recommended resolution starts with
I wouldn't expect a 32bit system to do well gaming or having or looking good on a large screen t.v.
But that would depend on the hardware.

 

[JonnyLectron]

I recently overclocked an AMD c-50 with Radeon HD6250 chip set based laptop from 1Ghz to 2.6Ghz, and the performance gain was incredible across those 3 games.

160% overclock is going some - especially on a laptop

As promised, here is a screem grab of the laptop. It is a HP/Compaq Presario CQ57 with the c-50 apu. I have it undervolted by .15v, and at 2.5-2.7 ghz overclock using a utility for the amd
Brazos apu chipsets, called BrazosTweaker. The normal multiplier is 40/4.0

 

[Laith]

I can just say that this old machine can may be run Terraria. Minecraft? Forget about it. It can possibly run Zomboid aswell. But no overclocking at all, this old machine can't overclock at all.

EDIT: It overclocked? Amazing.

 

[ThrashZone]

Windows experience index is at 2.7 :/
Click on that link and post a screen shot.

 

[JonnyLectron]

The lowest performing part is the hard drive. it is a 5400 rpm seagate.

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi and welcome back

What are the other numbers ?
You might get lucky and only need a ssd = solid state drive upgrade
Amazon.com: Crucial BX100 Solid State Drives: Electronics

Adding an ssd is one of the single best things you can do for any machine young or old

 

[JonnyLectron]

Sorry for necro, but I discovered what kind of panel helped reduce my seizures. LCD TN panels. Both of my Dell monitors are TN panels.