OCing the Phenom II CPUs
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I think I probably could hit 3.8-4.0 even too. I have a CoolerMaster Hyper212 + sitting here that I got last month. Thing is I'll have to yank the mainboard out mount it. The thing is gigantic! If one were to throw it at someone, you might kill them. LOL I haven't decided whether to give it a go or not.normalicy wrote:I bet you'd get 3.8 with an after market cooler. That said, you can't complain about 3.6ghz.
note to the "PCusers": this IS OCing forum is it not? :-)
Also, just because a system is OCed doesn't mean you're compromising stability. Alot of these chips are down binned due to supply and demand of the various speeds. Only one way to find out and that's to gas it !!
Cheers and Merry Christmas to one and all !!
That's exactly why I cut a hole on the mounting plate right behind my processor. After swapping coolers enough times it's just too annoying. Though I give credit on most newer cases already having a hole.Thing is I'll have to yank the mainboard out mount it.
LOL, tell me about it.note to the "PCusers": this IS OCing forum is it not? :-)
I think a lot of people just don't care to go through the trouble of finding the sweet spot. I don't got for every last megahertz that is stable, so I'm willing to take a slightly lower overclock to keep things simple.
I have to admit, I didn't realize what it took to mount this cooler. when I ordered it I figured it was just a case of removing the stock cooler and clipping this bugger on. Fat chance as it turns out. If I get some spare time I might mess with it.
My daughter, who shares this rig with me, will not be pleased if I decide to tear things apart and install it.
........."Dad!! can't you just leave it alone!!" ( insert evil grin here ) haha
My daughter, who shares this rig with me, will not be pleased if I decide to tear things apart and install it.
........."Dad!! can't you just leave it alone!!" ( insert evil grin here ) haha
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