Can I overclock my amd 965 BE?

[ltdata_10]

hello,

I wonder if I can overclock my cpu and how much?
I have an artic freezer 64 pro cpu fan. http://www.arctic-cooling.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=1_43&mID=133&page=awards

I wonder if the cpu fan is strong enough or if I need a better one?

Will I be able to increase from 3,4 to around 3,8 ghz?

cpu is 32 idle. and around 45-50 during gaming. I have heard amd 965 max operating temp is 60?

cpu fan is automatically running at around 1200rmp

 

[saint19]

Hi.

You can try 3.6GHz, at stock voltage usually work. About your temps, I'd not go above 60ºC. If you want more speed, maybe you need a better cooler.

 

[T_T]

I'm certain you can get 3.8 GHz with your CPU. I have a 945 and I OC'ed it to 3.9 from 3.0. As saint mentioned, you may need a better cooler. I'm using a Titan Fenrir cpu cooler. www.frozencpu.com has some decent pricing with loads of inventory.

 

[ltdata_10]

whats the best cooler for both cooling the cpu and also relatively silent?

 

[saint19]

Air cooling:

NH-D14 or Silver Arrow

LCS (basic)

H70 with 2x120 Scythe GentleTyphoon AP-14 or AP-15 in the radiator.

LSC (High performance)

For that speed you don'y need it.

 

[ltdata_10]

thanks! ok examples of coolers that will fit my need?

 

[saint19]

What case do you have? Not all the coolers has the same size.

 

[ltdata_10]

I have a fractal design r3. 55liters.

 

[saint19]

Post the link of your case, I can't find it.

 

[ltdata_10]

http://www.fractal-design.com/?view=product&prod=48

 

[saint19]

DOn't worry about the cooler size, you can fit any cooler that you want.

 

[ltdata_10]

I bought the a70. but now I am not sure if it wil fit because of some heatsinks on my MB

Look here http://bildr.no/view/774156

U think it will cause problems?

 

[saint19]

Don't worry, my NB cooler is more taller that yours and my current Hyper 212+ fir without problems, the A70 will not be a problem.

 

[ltdata_10]

thank u very much!

 

[saint19]

Your welcome