Want to overclock CPU with MSI G41M-P33 Combo motherboard

[abel001]

Hi guys,

my system specs are:
CPU: Intel(R) Core 2 Quad Q9400
RAM: 2 x 2 Gb DDR2
Motherboard: MSI G41M-P33 Combo

I want to overclock my CPU, but every time I change my CPU speed to a higher value and click save, the computer restarts itself after a few beeps, but nothing changes. I check CPU-Z and the Bus Speed is still the same as before.

The default bus speed is 333 Mhz x 8 multiplier.. I tried changing it slightly to 350. What am I doing wrong? This is my first time trying to overclock a CPU, so I am happy nothing went wrong. But I really want to know so that I can try again.

In the bios, the CPU Voltage is [Auto], and I can't change it.

Any ideas? Is there something I am missing?

Thanks guys

 

[snowctrl]

Sounds like your CPU isn't able to run any faster in your current setup....

Do a search on YouTube for OCing using your mobo

 

[Cons29]

read or watch some guide first. overclocking is not just flipping a few switch. be careful with the voltages though, and mind your temps

 

[abel001]

Ok, I tried upping the bus speeds very slowly, 333>336>338>340>342, and that's as far as it goes. Any higher than 342 and it beeps and resets to the default.

That's sad.

 

[Cons29]

because you need to give it more voltage, this is where you need to do lots of reading. if you do it wrong you will damage your cpu

 

[Raju Mon]

if your bios version 32.13 you cant get over 46+bus speed with default ram and multiplier , 32.12 you cant get over 34+.
I am stuck with that mother board its bad board I have ever seen

if you get turned on with a higher bus speed , the system will crash on full load test or big games like gta 5 advanced warfare or it will not boot in next restart. Don't waste your time on overclocking with that Mobo
My spec
Processor : Q6600 2.8Ghz (312X9)
Mobo : Msi G41-P33 Combo
Ram : 8GB4x2 DDR3 1333
PSU : Cooler Master Thunder 450w
HDD : 2TB Seagate
GPU : Asus NVidia 750ti

 

[Cons29]

yeah, overclocking depends on many factors, motherboard is a big one among those.
i remember my q9400 reaching 429, could have gone higher but it was an ok oc for me already.

but that was with a decent board that i knew can do decent oc.