As the title suggests, I would like to know what's the best way to overclock my CPU to 3.8ghz, mostly on the voltage side of things...
For starters I have a Cooler Master Hyper 212+ cooling it, I overclocked the CPU to 3.7ghz just upping the multiplier on the bios (MSI 880gm E-41) without changing the voltage (which is grayed out, and it says "auto") and then did a Cinebench cpu test which lasts...like 10 minutes or more, was at 100% and no problems whatsoever.
I then ran a Prime95 torture test (blend test) for about an hour (I know, not too long) and stopped it as I didn't see any issues at all, computer was responsive, no bsod, no errors of any kind and the temps were only about 43c-45c.
I would like to take the cpu that little extra mile but I read that in order for the PII 955 to be able to get to 3.8ghz I would have to up the voltage, now the voltage settings on my bios are grayed out and I would like to know what do I have to change to be able to up the voltage if needed.
Take note that cpu-z says my voltage is 1.425, I have heard the default voltage is supposed to be lower than that for this CPU yet I have NEVER changed anything before today.
Please take note also that I'm kinda of a noob on overclocking so don't bash on me.
I'd like to know if I have to raise my voltage or if that should be fine for 3.8ghz
Thanks in advance.
For starters I have a Cooler Master Hyper 212+ cooling it, I overclocked the CPU to 3.7ghz just upping the multiplier on the bios (MSI 880gm E-41) without changing the voltage (which is grayed out, and it says "auto") and then did a Cinebench cpu test which lasts...like 10 minutes or more, was at 100% and no problems whatsoever.
I then ran a Prime95 torture test (blend test) for about an hour (I know, not too long) and stopped it as I didn't see any issues at all, computer was responsive, no bsod, no errors of any kind and the temps were only about 43c-45c.
I would like to take the cpu that little extra mile but I read that in order for the PII 955 to be able to get to 3.8ghz I would have to up the voltage, now the voltage settings on my bios are grayed out and I would like to know what do I have to change to be able to up the voltage if needed.
Take note that cpu-z says my voltage is 1.425, I have heard the default voltage is supposed to be lower than that for this CPU yet I have NEVER changed anything before today.
Please take note also that I'm kinda of a noob on overclocking so don't bash on me.
I'd like to know if I have to raise my voltage or if that should be fine for 3.8ghz
Thanks in advance.