System will not boot after overclocking

[Notrix]

I tried to overclock my core 2 duo from 2.53ghz to 3.16ghz via bios by changing the cpu frequency to 333mhz on OC tweaker option( nothing else)
I ram prime 95 test and the computer crashed
Now after force restart i am getting a message
"Boot mgr image corrupt, cant boot system"
Please help the system aint booting anymore
Is it serious trouble i am into???

 

[wehler53]

the problem with overclocking older cpu's is that it really strains the architecture. Prime 95 is a high stress program, and is wise to rule a true time temp monitor at the same time, if the cpu breaches its temp recommendation it will hit a safety cut off however the cpu can already be damaged. If at all possible go into bios and change the settings back to default and if you are unable to get into bios then yes you have run into a critical error/failure. The boot system will recognize if the cpu or motherboard is damaged and will return a error message and then fail to boot

 

[Notrix]

the problem with overclocking older cpu's is that it really strains the architecture. Prime 95 is a high stress program, and is wise to rule a true time temp monitor at the same time, if the cpu breaches its temp recommendation it will hit a safety cut off however the cpu can already be damaged. If at all possible go into bios and change the settings back to default and if you are unable to get into bios then yes you have run into a critical error/failure. The boot system will recognize if the cpu or motherboard is damaged and will return a error message and then fail to boot

DAMN!
Any way out?

 

[wehler53]

Unless you're able to make it into the bios then no (as the computer remembers that this set up does not work). Cpu's are extremely delicate and even hitting the safety cut off temp has around a 50% chance of frying the cpu. This is why companies will not cover you for overclocking and why its heavily suggested to never over clock an old cpu or over clock a cpu that was not intended to be run faster then what it was shipped as. This is because the cpu is made to work at a typical voltage and by increasing it you are forcing more electricity through something that was never intended to run that, and just like a light bulb the wires break

 

[Notrix]

Unless you're able to make it into the bios then no (as the computer remembers that this set up does not work). Cpu's are extremely delicate and even hitting the safety cut off temp has around a 50% chance of frying the cpu. This is why companies will not cover you for overclocking and why its heavily suggested to never over clock an old cpu or over clock a cpu that was not intended to be run faster then what it was shipped as. This is because the cpu is made to work at a typical voltage and by increasing it you are forcing more electricity through something that was never intended to run that, and just like a light bulb the wires break

Well actually,
I was finding an excuse to get rid of this zombie... Lol
Now will be looking for a core i3
Good thing... Nobody in my family knows that i overclocked
Thanks for yr help

 

[wehler53]

no worries, best of luck for future overclocks and builds

 

[Notrix]

no worries, best of luck for future overclocks and builds

Well i have already selected a core i3 3210 @3.22ghz
Is this alright with gtx 750ti
Also my ram is 4GB DDR3
And 450W PSU

 

[wehler53]

i would look at getting aleast 8gb of ram as that is now the minimum system requirements for many games/programs. And a 550w would be a good idea for a 750

 

[Notrix]

i would look at getting aleast 8gb of ram as that is now the minimum system requirements for many games/programs. And a 550w would be a good idea for a 750

But i think a no. Of watt is not a very much criterion for a GTX750 ti
This GPU is known specially for its less power usage, as low as 300 W
I think my 450 W psu with 12v railing having 20A will not be a pain in arse!