New To Overclocking help!

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  1. Posts : 820
    Windows 7 Professional x64
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       #11

    Solarstarshines said:
    Quadrider10 said:
    linnemeyerhere said:
    You may want to use the genie and see what it nets you as well as real temps? Then you'll have some base lines to shoot for. Yes a proper OC should net slightly higher and hopefully lower voltages hence temps. Crucial to this process is the PSU's rail power supply as well as your CPU coolers capabilities. Lastly don't overclock unless you can afford to lose some components, it's like the stock market or gambling only risk what you can afford to lose.
    sounds like a plan. if its sable and has no issues, then it should be close to 100% safe? also ive heard this cpu clocking to 4.8-5ghz and even 5.2 but no stable.
    Yeah those chips can bang out high clocks but yes that PSU might hurt you

    I suggest getting a quality 550w or 600w atleast but as of now I know you have other things going on I will do my best to net you some deals on quality Psu's I know first hand how bad and dangerous PSU can be I had a quality one go bad and I have had a motherboard blow up before not from psu crappy board but still you don't want to go out like that
    wow alright note to self. do not OC with this PSU!

    alright its on my list
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  2. Posts : 1,476
       #12

    For your build, a good quality-made 400-450W PSU is more than enough. Let us know when you can buy one because I want to help you select one.
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  3. Posts : 6,879
    Win 7 Ultimate x64
       #13

    Something to consider if/when you get around to overclocking,

    VRM Heatsink/Cooler MSI 970A G43.. - techPowerUp! Forums

    Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3 or MSI 970A-G43 AMD 970

    VRM Cooling on an MSI 970A G43? - Overclocking - Overclocking

    If you do decide to overclock, you may want to go modestly as most of what I can find on that board it is an accident waiting to happen as far as the VRM's go.

    Also a bit of info on VRM's and AMD motherboards,

    AMD Motherboards - VRM info database
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  4. Posts : 5,915
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       #14

    TwoCables said:
    For your build, a good quality-made 400-450W PSU is more than enough. Let us know when you can buy one because I want to help you select one.
    stormy13 said:
    Something to consider if/when you get around to overclocking,

    VRM Heatsink/Cooler MSI 970A G43.. - techPowerUp! Forums

    Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3 or MSI 970A-G43 AMD 970

    VRM Cooling on an MSI 970A G43? - Overclocking - Overclocking

    If you do decide to overclock, you may want to go modestly as most of what I can find on that board it is an accident waiting to happen as far as the VRM's go.

    Also a bit of info on VRM's and AMD motherboards,

    AMD Motherboards - VRM info database
    Quad, the above is great advice. While you read up on your future options, take some time and enjoy your new build
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  5. Posts : 7,466
    Windows 10 Home Premium 64bit sp1
       #15

    stormy13 said:
    Something to consider if/when you get around to overclocking,

    VRM Heatsink/Cooler MSI 970A G43.. - techPowerUp! Forums

    Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3 or MSI 970A-G43 AMD 970

    VRM Cooling on an MSI 970A G43? - Overclocking - Overclocking

    If you do decide to overclock, you may want to go modestly as most of what I can find on that board it is an accident waiting to happen as far as the VRM's go.

    Also a bit of info on VRM's and AMD motherboards,

    AMD Motherboards - VRM info database
    Yep the Mosfets suck on MSI boards they get too hot they go kaboom
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  6. Posts : 820
    Windows 7 Professional x64
    Thread Starter
       #16

    thanks guys!

    for rite now, i need to get ram stick and ODD after that then im getting the PSU and cooler so i got a while until then. little by little.

    also i was not planning on going balls to the wall on OCing. the max i will ever go on this cpu is 4.8ghz and myabe RAM OC. thats all.

    no FSB, none of that. even though i can do it. theres 2 reasons for me to OC, 1 being better gaming performance, and 2, braging rights agenst my 2 friends lol
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  7. Posts : 5,915
    Windows 10 Pro X64
       #17

    Are you referring to the military class components I have a msi board but I'm not OCing other than just a modest boost. Think I will go with ASUS in the future, I keep hearing this about MSI. I have been happy with them so far though/
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  8. Posts : 820
    Windows 7 Professional x64
    Thread Starter
       #18

    also, y can i not get the CPU temp???? of all the programs ive tried, none read correctly, but they all read the same temp. i installed controll center and its telling me a much more believeable temp that i believe is true.
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  9. Posts : 5,915
    Windows 10 Pro X64
       #19

    Its strange but that is how software works sometimes Quad. I checked with a multi-meter and control center was spot on for my voltages. Plus you can use the remote app on your phone as a remote control for the PC
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  10. Posts : 11,424
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64
       #20

    Quad,
    Have you downloaded MSI Live Update 5 and run it to check for latest bios and drivers, forget some if not all of the software suggestions?
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