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> Overclocking my CPU
Raptor
post Oct 18 2009, 09:18 PM
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Hey there. Completely new to overclocking anything on my CPU, but would like some advice on it. Right now I have a core 2 duo E8500 running at the normal 3.16ghz. My cooler is just a Zalman 9700. Case is an antec P182, 3 120mm fans.

Overall I don't think I have anything special in the cooling department, but I heard that the E8500 OCs without requiring a lot of extra cooling power.

Any advice on the best method of doing this? What to use, how far to take it?

Total newbie here, any advice would be really great!
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Raktor
post Oct 20 2009, 09:27 PM
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appleoddity has reminded me about this website.

http://processorfinder.intel.com/details.aspx?sSpec=SLAPK

It specifies the voltages you must keep within - going outside of them will surely void your warranty and possibly cause irreparable damage to your chip.
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- Raptor   Overclocking my CPU   Oct 18 2009, 09:18 PM
- - Raktor   They sure do. What motherboard do you have?   Oct 19 2009, 05:47 AM
- - Raptor   My motherboard is a "GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3R In...   Oct 19 2009, 04:16 PM
- - Raktor   Standard disclaimer... anything you break is your ...   Oct 19 2009, 05:01 PM
- - appleoddity   I agree that Prime95, running for at least 24 hour...   Oct 20 2009, 09:18 PM
- - Raktor   appleoddity has reminded me about this website. h...   Oct 20 2009, 09:27 PM

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