Looking for guide to oc i2500k on GIGABYTE Z68X-UD3H-B3

[Derol]

Hi all,

I have searched on this forum for a guide to oc my rig with the above CPU and mobo. I think I am not looking the right place. I was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction or post a link. Thanks in advance for the help.


Derol

[absic]

Hi there,

you might like to look at this guide: http://forum.giga-byte.co.uk/index.php/topic,4072.0.html although it isn't using your motherboard the steps are pretty much the same.

[Derol]

Ah cool, I had seen that one but wasn't sure if I could use it for my motherboard. Thanks for the info.




Derol

[Dark Mantis]

Hi

The thing is with these chips they are so easy to overclock that you hardly require a FAQ to help with it. Unless you are trying to squeeze the last few mhz out of one all you really need to do is increase the multiplier. Big results can be gained by just doing that. As I say if you want to literally go as far as it is possible then a bit more tweaking will be required.

[Derol]

What I am looking to do is oc it to about 4.3 - 4.5. I have read that sometimes to do that I have to alter the voltage of the cpu.  I guess that is my main concern.  I am looking for information on changing the voltage.  I know that staying below 1.4 volts or so is highly recommended so as not to burn out my cpu.  I just want to make sure and keep it below this.  Ideally I would like to keep it below 1.35.

[Gloup_Gloup]

Hi Derol,  

By the way, welcome to the forum ....

Have you check in the Bios, if you have a disabled any function like:

a save energy, EIST, ... ( see a weblink below ) if yes reactive the function... by choose enabled..
Maybe this change have a influence on your overclocking..
But he is possible to use a all saver energy technology functions (almost all) ...during overclocking.
Up to a point (to be discovered, according to the situation or state of your system).
Wait  and see... as the case the result of these changes. ( Come back here with more infos...)

reduce a timing or voltage of ram, if possible...
In standard situation, keep normal (by default) a voltage ram. Or if you have modify a setting (timing-voltage) ram...
Give us more infos about this setting... tank.

Have you use a LLC ( Load line calibration ) in bios? Just a question. Please do not touch now. Wait for new instructions.

Basically I suggest you learn about the DownClocking and use in the bios options and parameters of energy saving technologies.

GIGABYTE Cares-Climate Savers
http://www.gigabyte.com/microsite/98/html/technology-guide-power-efficient-1.htm

What is a exact  Brands and Model of your PSU? Please give us a weblink from Brand...

Gloup_Gloup.

[Dark Mantis]

To be honest I don't think you will have a problem with getting to 4.3 - 4.5 Ghz simply by changing the multiplier alone. Don't make things more complicated than they have to be.

[Derol]

Thanks for the input guys.  I am going to change the multiplier first and see how it works.  In that regard, is there something special I have to do once I change the multiplier to "test" my computer to make sure it is working right after the change? Is it still recommended that I run Prime95 after changing the multiplier or is that only to be used if I have to change my voltage?

[Gloup_Gloup]

Hi Derol,  

Many software like Prime95, OCCT, LinX, etc...maybe util after change setting on BIOS...

Other software exist :
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology Monitor
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&DwnldID=19105&keyword=%22Turbo+boost+monitor%22&lang=eng

Maybe help you...

But like your objective is not have Hot situation, but Cool situation, the most important is checking your temperature on the board (CPU, Chipset, graphics cards, etc)

So use a HWMonitor Pro
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor-pro.html

Just for other members.. I add your other recent Topic.
http://forum.giga-byte.co.uk/index.php/topic,7599.msg60198.html#msg60198

Gloup_Gloup