It seems a lot of you have your systems overclocked. How about a Overclocking thread?

[ATAG_Septic]

Originally Posted by Mysticpuma

To me OC any system is a 'Dark Art'.

No-matter what threads I read, it always seems that the poster assumes that everyone has a little knowledge. I really wish I did, I really do.

I am pretty sure that my system will easily reach 4Ghz (air cooled), but having opened the Bios, tried to follow a "this is how you do it", there is always something that is not shown, some setting that is missed and this means I back out. It's too much to risk?

The main issue I have found is that I can find a guide for my Motherboard, but not with the same processor. I can find a Gude for the Processor but not the Motherboard in combination...etc, etc.

I realise that CloD will undoubtedly benefit by me pushing my system, but why is it such a problem to find a really 'easy' guide to OC my or any system?

With the system I am listing below what would be a realistic overclock ( I know I have to run Prime to make sure it's stable) and is there any website that deals with my combination, because I really have not found one yet?

Cheers, MP

My system:

Wndows 7 Ultimate SP1

Processor: Intel i7 CPU 950 @ 3.07GHz (stock speed)

Memory: 6GB (3x2GB) Corsair XMS3 DDR3 PC3-1600Mhz

Motherboard: Asus P6X58D-E

Graphics: MSI N560GTX-Ti Twin Frozr (stock speed)

CPU Cooling: Thermaltake Frio Cooler

Power: thermaltake toughpower 800w 80Plus Silver

Case: Antec 900

I must stress I'm no expert either so won't try and offer more than encouragement here.

It looks to me like you're right to predict some headroom with that processor, ram and motherboard and without having to perform the black-art in depth. From memory 3.8Mhz was a conservative overclock with my 930 and 1600mhz ram.

I'm not able to point you in the right direction for your set-up myself but don't give up on Google. I'm led to believe an overclock could pay good dividends with this game.

Good luck,

Septic.