Overclocking question

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  1. Posts : 132
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #1

    Overclocking question


    I have been messing around with AMD Overdrive, attempting to overclock, for the last hour or so. I have found out that Overdrive doesn't like to save your overclock settings.

    So my question is, can I use Overdrive like a overclock guide? What I mean is, If I find a good overclock with Overdrive, would I be able to put those settings into the BIOS and have my pc boot?

    Thanks
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  2. Posts : 3,322
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
       #2

    If you overclock in Overdrive, then run some tests in something like prime95 for stability, then you should be able to put them settings in the BIOS.
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  3. Posts : 132
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Okay, cool, Thanks

    I have been using the program OCCT to stress test.

    Do you know if it is any good?
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  4. Posts : 3,322
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
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    madtownidiot said:
    IMO the best way to stress test a system is to spend the entire day playing a high end game like Crysis 2
    I would do that with Crysis 2, but you know...it's not out yet
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  5. Posts : 3,322
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
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    Never used OCCT myself. Always use prime95 and run large FFT/blend tests to test stability with a CPU overclock.

    madtownidiot said:
    IMO the best way to stress test a system is to spend the entire day playing a high end game like Crysis 2
    I would do that with Crysis 2, but you know...it's not out yet
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  6. Posts : 53,363
    Windows 10 Home x64
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    OCCT is a good test. It runs your CPU a little harder than Prime95. But as you see, more will be familiar with Prime95, and it's results. A Guy
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  7. Posts : 132
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Thanks everyone for your help. Hopefully it all works as I hope
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  8. Posts : 132
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #8

    I got to 3.7ghz with a multiplier of 18.5x and 1.4625 volts in AMD Overdrive, and the temperature was 59 degrees, so I decided not to go any higher. I put those settings into the BIOS, but had to put 1.4725 volts or 1.475 volts because that was the closest. I reboot my PC, and now I can't even get into the bios. I guess I have to pull the cmos battery.

    Any ideas as to why it won't boot?
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  9. Posts : 132
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #9

    nobody know? This has happened to me twice now
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  10. Posts : 3,322
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
       #10

    Have you increased your RAM voltage as well?
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