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Where to begin with overclocking an i5?

Last post 10-21-2009, 3:18 PM by aggiedad. 1 replies.
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  •  10-21-2009, 2:12 PM 578663

    Where to begin with overclocking an i5?

    I desire to overclock my i5 after I'm able to obtain an aftermarket heatsink. Hopefully 3.6GHz isn't too much to ask for overclocking on air, though I hear reports of better.

    Anyways, would anyone happen to know of a good heatsink for a budget build? I looked around on Newegg, obviously, and saw this. I believe it works with my socket type and it should fit in the Antec Sonata III case. Is there a better option in a similar price range, or should I stick with that?

    Also, I've never overclocked anything. As far as I know, it is simply a matter of changing BIOS settings, testing to see if it boots up, and then running a stress test to make sure the processor is stable? If anyone could enlighten me--tips, a guide, or anything--I would appreciate it.


    System Specs
    Budget:VGA:Monitor:
    MB:GIGABYTE GA-P55-UD3R LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel MotherboarOS:Browser:
    CPU:Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156Sound:CPU Pps:
    Memory:PSU:Incl. Sonata III PSUBrand:
    HD:Cooling:Misc:
  •  10-21-2009, 3:18 PM 578681 in reply to 578663

    Re: Where to begin with overclocking an i5?

    here is a link for oc Thanks to fellow eggxpret intelguy)

     http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1198647

    as for the hsf I just ordered this for a customer 

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608015

    the cooler for this is high $74.00 .

    ups should del. friday Tell you more on mondayBig Smile

    don't know what Memory you have but be careful with the voltage 


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