Oc noob overdone it

DjFluidz · Jul 18, 2008, 10:28 PM

Hi there,

I've a couple of questions that i need help with if you peeps don't mind delving in.
Im intending on keeping speedstep disabled on my puta to keep the oc'ing stable.. However, using an Asus P5b motherboard and an e6400 cpu, ive disabled speedstep within the bios yet the cpu is throttling within windows vista. The stock temp for the e6400 is around 50c, as it's overclocked upto 2.92ghz. Could Throttle Managment have anything to do with this? it's enabled in the bios.

Also, when running Prime95 for over 10 minutes, its showing the temps of both cores hitting around 78c each.. now this is hign isnt it? But is it normal for a stock cooler? Im using a thermaltake case which should be keeping things cool. Artic silver is very minimum on the heatsink, should I apply more?

Thanks for the help.

Ben.

**Mousey** · Jul 19, 2008, 05:02 AM

I'd advise that you reset your cmos and promptly shut down your computer before the poor thing melts.
the intel stock cooler is only there to keep the cpu within stable temperature ranges at stock speed, it isn't designed for overclocking. First chance you get, buy an aftermarket heatsink like a Zalman CNPS9700 or perhaps one of the Noctua ones and rip off the intel stock cooler.
For now i wouldn't bother worrying about your cpu speed, i'd worry more about those temperatures, they look dangerously high

Neshi · Jul 19, 2008, 01:25 PM

I would advise against ripping the stock cooler off! just use a screwdriver.. it might take a little longer but I'm sure it's a little bit better for the board

**Mousey** · Jul 20, 2008, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neshi

I would advise against ripping the stock cooler off! just use a screwdriver.. it might take a little longer but I'm sure it's a little bit better for the board

you know what i mean

lol

MGaz · Jul 21, 2008, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mousey

you know what i mean

lol

i lolled

procupine14 · Jul 21, 2008, 11:51 AM

I have to agree with mousey up there stock Heatsinks are rubbish in comparison to even the cheap, compatible, aftermarket coolers. This is why they basically come "free" with the CPU. Sometimes the stock coolers even do a poor job at maintaining sane temps at stock speeds. My brother's new phenom system is a perfect example. AMD really needs to do something about that stock cooler. its the same one they've been using since socket AM2 first hit the market.

But i guess i digress. Also, look in to the ARTIC COOLING line of heatsinks. They have always done me right and they are a fairly inexpensive solution. One more thing, wow......those temps are dangerously high.....GO BACK while it still functions!

Jul 18, 2008, 10:28 PM	#1
DjFluidz DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Outta space Posts: 77 Rep Power: 30	Oc noob overdone it Hi there, I've a couple of questions that i need help with if you peeps don't mind delving in. Im intending on keeping speedstep disabled on my puta to keep the oc'ing stable.. However, using an Asus P5b motherboard and an e6400 cpu, ive disabled speedstep within the bios yet the cpu is throttling within windows vista. The stock temp for the e6400 is around 50c, as it's overclocked upto 2.92ghz. Could Throttle Managment have anything to do with this? it's enabled in the bios. Also, when running Prime95 for over 10 minutes, its showing the temps of both cores hitting around 78c each.. now this is hign isnt it? But is it normal for a stock cooler? Im using a thermaltake case which should be keeping things cool. Artic silver is very minimum on the heatsink, should I apply more? Thanks for the help. Ben. __________________ Case: Cooler Master Cosmos 1000 + 7 fans .. 2 intake.. Motherboard : Asus P5N-T DELUXE Memory : 4GB Geil Black Dragon ddr2 @ 5-4-4-12 - 800mhz Cpu/s : Q6600 oc'd @ 3.4ghz (Thermalright tru black 120) Graphics : 2 x 8800gtx in Sli @ 620/1520/2000 Storage : 800Gb Sata2 Hd's Sound : Creative X-Fi xtreme music (1.10 W7 PAX summer) OS/System : Windows 7 Build 7600 final Display : 24" Dgm widescreen 6ms Lcd Last edited by DjFluidz; Jul 19, 2008 at 04:48 AM.

Jul 19, 2008, 05:02 AM	#2
Mousey Bang. Bang. Bang. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 5,421 Rep Power: 105 System Specs	I'd advise that you reset your cmos and promptly shut down your computer before the poor thing melts. the intel stock cooler is only there to keep the cpu within stable temperature ranges at stock speed, it isn't designed for overclocking. First chance you get, buy an aftermarket heatsink like a Zalman CNPS9700 or perhaps one of the Noctua ones and rip off the intel stock cooler. For now i wouldn't bother worrying about your cpu speed, i'd worry more about those temperatures, they look dangerously high __________________ Visit hardWIRED - Back up and running, The Wiki is back Who we are, is but a stepping stone to what we can become.

Jul 19, 2008, 01:25 PM	#3
Neshi S.N.A.F.U. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: at home Posts: 1,860 Rep Power: 56 System Specs	I would advise against ripping the stock cooler off! just use a screwdriver.. it might take a little longer but I'm sure it's a little bit better for the board __________________ If one does not attach himself to people and desire, never shall his heart be broken. But then, does he ever truly live? The only guarantee in life is failure, to achieve success you have to take risks.

Jul 21, 2008, 11:51 AM	#6
procupine14 Why is it Beeping!?!?! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA, Missouri Posts: 1,207 Rep Power: 27 System Specs	I have to agree with mousey up there stock Heatsinks are rubbish in comparison to even the cheap, compatible, aftermarket coolers. This is why they basically come "free" with the CPU. Sometimes the stock coolers even do a poor job at maintaining sane temps at stock speeds. My brother's new phenom system is a perfect example. AMD really needs to do something about that stock cooler. its the same one they've been using since socket AM2 first hit the market. But i guess i digress. Also, look in to the ARTIC COOLING line of heatsinks. They have always done me right and they are a fairly inexpensive solution. One more thing, wow......those temps are dangerously high.....GO BACK while it still functions! __________________ Laptop: HP dv6000 - Vista Ultimate (32-bit) - AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-60(2.0GHz) - NVIDIA GeForce Go 7200 256MB - 4GB Kingston DDR2 667 - 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive HTPC: Vista Ultimate 64-bit - AMD Athlon 5200+ x2 - 4GB OCZ DDR2 800 - 250GB Seagate Barracuda - Samsung EcoGreen 1TB - Hauppauge single tuner HD - ASUS Radeon HD4550 512MB - ECS RS485M-M mobo - Creative X-fi soundcard Other PC: Vista Ultimate 64-bit - AMD Athlon 4200+ X2 - 4GB Crucial Ballistix DDR2 800 - 250GB Seagate Barracuda - XFX 8600GT XXX - DFI Infinity NF570 SLI-M2/G

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