Hello everyone!
After getting random lag spikes during GW2 and BF4 for some time now, I finally learned that the problem is occurring with my CPU. I believe that my CPU is bottlenecking my GPU causing me to receive the lag spikes every so often during gameplay. Rather than upgrading the CPU, I decided to add an aftermarket cooler so that I can overclock it however, I have no idea how to overclock a CPU as I have never done it before.
My PC specifications are as follows:
Operating System
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 965
Deneb 45nm Technology
RAM
16.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 719MHz (9-9-9-24)
Motherboard
ASUSTeK Computer INC. M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 (AM3) 34 °C
Graphics
VW246 (1920x1080@60Hz)
2559MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 (EVGA) 76 °C
Storage
447GB Seagate ST480HM000 ATA Device (SSD) 28 °C
Optical Drives
ASUS DRW-24B1ST ATA Device
Audio
Logitech G930 Headset
Case: Coolermaster HAF22
PSU: Corsair TX750W
Operating System
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1
I have read around that I am able to hit 3.8 GHz on the stock heatsink however, I just put in a more powerful heatsink a few hours ago therefore, I would now like to reach at least 4 GHz on an aftermarket heatsink. I don't want an overkill, I just want to have more than enough to play my games. I have also read that I need to change the multiplier or something in order to overclock but however I do not see a multiplier option in my BIOS settings (AI TWEAKER). I am assuming that if I want to hit 4.0 GHz I would have to change around the CPU voltages as well and this is where I need all the help I can get. I was told that I can reach 3.8 on the stock cooler by only changing the multiplier but now that I want to go 4.0+ GHZ, I assume I need to change both the multiplier and the voltages, correct?
This is a picture I found on Google of my motherboard options in the BIOS where I assume the overclocking takes place.
http://images.hardwarecanucks.com/image/raxen/ASUS/M/LA...
When I look at the screen I do not know where to start so I just want to know if I can follow any guidelines of someone who has the same/similar setup as me (such as same mobo&cpu) and just punch in the information and have my computer overclocked instead of spending hours testing things.
Thank you again everyone and especially to those who read everything and are willing to help me!
After getting random lag spikes during GW2 and BF4 for some time now, I finally learned that the problem is occurring with my CPU. I believe that my CPU is bottlenecking my GPU causing me to receive the lag spikes every so often during gameplay. Rather than upgrading the CPU, I decided to add an aftermarket cooler so that I can overclock it however, I have no idea how to overclock a CPU as I have never done it before.
My PC specifications are as follows:
Operating System
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 965
Deneb 45nm Technology
RAM
16.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 719MHz (9-9-9-24)
Motherboard
ASUSTeK Computer INC. M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 (AM3) 34 °C
Graphics
VW246 (1920x1080@60Hz)
2559MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 (EVGA) 76 °C
Storage
447GB Seagate ST480HM000 ATA Device (SSD) 28 °C
Optical Drives
ASUS DRW-24B1ST ATA Device
Audio
Logitech G930 Headset
Case: Coolermaster HAF22
PSU: Corsair TX750W
Operating System
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1
I have read around that I am able to hit 3.8 GHz on the stock heatsink however, I just put in a more powerful heatsink a few hours ago therefore, I would now like to reach at least 4 GHz on an aftermarket heatsink. I don't want an overkill, I just want to have more than enough to play my games. I have also read that I need to change the multiplier or something in order to overclock but however I do not see a multiplier option in my BIOS settings (AI TWEAKER). I am assuming that if I want to hit 4.0 GHz I would have to change around the CPU voltages as well and this is where I need all the help I can get. I was told that I can reach 3.8 on the stock cooler by only changing the multiplier but now that I want to go 4.0+ GHZ, I assume I need to change both the multiplier and the voltages, correct?
This is a picture I found on Google of my motherboard options in the BIOS where I assume the overclocking takes place.
http://images.hardwarecanucks.com/image/raxen/ASUS/M/LA...
When I look at the screen I do not know where to start so I just want to know if I can follow any guidelines of someone who has the same/similar setup as me (such as same mobo&cpu) and just punch in the information and have my computer overclocked instead of spending hours testing things.
Thank you again everyone and especially to those who read everything and are willing to help me!