Noob tips for OC'ing I7 930 2.8GHz to 3.6GHz

[xardej]

So, I've decided to OC my aging I7 930 since they supposedly OC well (and buying a new CPU is out of the question), but pretty much all of the guides out there fly completely over my head. I know that not every CPU and system reacts the same even on similar builds, but what I'm hoping to get here is a step by step walkthrough on what it is I'm even supposed to do. Something like bulletin points labeling what I need to change and why. That sort of thing. I decided to shoot for 3.6GHz (don't want to be greedy on my first OC adventure), so any general numbers or tips to get me to that speed would be just lovely. Thanks in advance~

 

[13thmonkey]

you need to research it fully so that you are safe when you do do it. so keep reading until it doesn't go over your head. be aware it is not completely safe, you are putting your cpu at risk, if you cannot afford then don't do it.

 

[xardej]

you need to research it fully so that you are safe when you do do it. so keep reading until it doesn't go over your head. be aware it is not completely safe, you are putting your cpu at risk, if you cannot afford then don't do it.

So there's no way to have somebody walk you through the general outline of what to do? Sigh. I guess I'll just have to consider saving up and buying a new mobo + CPU next year then because none of it makes any sense after a week of research.

 

[13thmonkey]

the reason is that it is risky, if you 'do what someone says' and get it slightly wrong, dead CPU/Mobo, if you do it right but neglect to mention something that you notice along the way, dead CPU/Mobo, if the person telling misinterprets what you are saying and advises accordingly, dead CPU/Mobo.

I've been there, I researched, had a good board, thought I could get my CD2 up a little, did everything right, Mobo released the magic smoke. In that situation how would you feel if someone told you what to do, I could only blame me, did nothing wrong, got unlucky. If someone had told me they would be the ones to blame even if they did it right.

So the answer to this is not to give up, but to research, ask questions, learn, read the guides, understand if your board and cooling solution can OC, and then start to very gently experiment.

However on older setups, components will have aged, will not be as capable, and finding a replacement if just the CPU or just the Mobo went will be difficult. It's up to you as to whether you want to put the effort in.

 

[xardej]

the reason is that it is risky, if you 'do what someone says' and get it slightly wrong, dead CPU/Mobo, if you do it right but neglect to mention something that you notice along the way, dead CPU/Mobo, if the person telling misinterprets what you are saying and advises accordingly, dead CPU/Mobo.

I've been there, I researched, had a good board, thought I could get my CD2 up a little, did everything right, Mobo released the magic smoke. In that situation how would you feel if someone told you what to do, I could only blame me, did nothing wrong, got unlucky. If someone had told me they would be the ones to blame even if they did it right.

So the answer to this is not to give up, but to research, ask questions, learn, read the guides, understand if your board and cooling solution can OC, and then start to very gently experiment.

However on older setups, components will have aged, will not be as capable, and finding a replacement if just the CPU or just the Mobo went will be difficult. It's up to you as to whether you want to put the effort in.

Yeah, my particular CPU and mobo are about 7 years old now. I suppose it wouldn't really be a good idea at this point. Considering the only two more powerful CPUs my board can take are still stupidly expensive I'll probably just be better off picking up a new CPU/mobo combo. Thanks for the input friend!