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[jojojr]

i just bought the gateway dx series desktop phenom x4 9100e quad core and need to know if there is a way to overclock this pc without having to open up the tower? Ive tried about everything from cpu-z to amd overdrive nad it just doesnt seem to want to let me oc it. any help would be appreciated.

 

[xtc28]

1st CPU-z IS NOT FOR OCing it is a hardware monitoring program.

Secondly I think you should read alot more on OCing before attempting this.... Obviously this is something you know very little about.

Furthermore, I would have to say not to OC the 9100e.

It is problematic and renders low results from OCing.

If your are sure this is what you want to do then try Clockgen or setfsb_2_2_120_89.

When you think you have done a good job check your OC with Prime95 and or OCCT.

 

[jojojr]

1st CPU-z IS NOT FOR OCing it is a hardware monitoring program.

Secondly I think you should read alot more on OCing before attempting this.... Obviously this is something you know very little about.

Furthermore, I would have to say not to OC the 9100e.

It is problematic and renders low results from OCing.

If your are sure this is what you want to do then try Clockgen or setfsb_2_2_120_89.

When you think you have done a good job check your OC with Prime95 and or OCCT.

that not what all the critics are saying and yes i do have the knowledge to overclock just not with the vista home premium package that comes on new pcs. the motherboard is the a7gm-f the reviews online say that going from 1.88 to 2.00 is almost the same usage. sorry i didnt give enough info .

 

[jojojr]

i was just hoping for a program that wuld do it for me this vista isnt likemy old pc where you can overclock from the bios screen.

 

[xtc28]

Again, I maintain you do not know enough about this. If you did you would not be trying to use CPU-Z as an OC tool or asking how to OC in the OS. Please read up on this matter. The Phenom 1 had low results on OCing period. Some people had decent luck in the OCing dept with those chips but it wasnt for all Phenom 1 processor. Vista has nothing to do with your OCing only the bios can really do this, any program that does this for you is adjusting values of your bios. Most of your pre-fab PCs from manufacturers such as yours do not allow you to change bios clocks! A program must be used for this. Again these programs are plentiful and easily obtained..... Two of which are Clockgen or setfsb_2_2_120_89. When you think you have done a good job check your OC with Prime95 and or OCCT.

 

[xtc28]

These are cut and paste from another users post but they will help you on your way.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/phenom-overclock-athlon,2161.html
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/overclocking-software,2059.html