Replacing an overclocked CPU

[MadSupra354]

I have an overclocked Athlon II X4 and I wondered if I needed to do anything before I replace the CPU? Should I remove the overclock?

 

[mickey megabyte]

yes, it's a good idea.

once you know the new chip is fine at default speed, you can start clocking it again.

each individual chip will overclock to different speeds - maybe the new one won't be stable at your old speed, maybe it will go higher...

 

[MadSupra354]

Well, with my Athlon II x4 620 I could only get a stable 3.5GHz overclock. I'm upgrading to a Phenom II X6 1055T. And Phenoms have set world records for overclocking

 

[essenbe]

The 1055T has a locked multiplier, the 1090 is unlocked. If you like to OC, go for the 1090.

 

[MadSupra354]

I can still smart OC.