overclock my q8400

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wat do you mean by a cpu cooler? the cpu fan?? i've got CM 335 elite with CM 500w supply and 2 120mm fans and one 200mm fan..

give suggestions pls..
 
A CPU cooler is not only a fan, it's actually a large heatsink, fitted with a fan. All CPUs are cooled by CPU coolers. But the which comes with the CPU is only good for funning the CPU at stock speeds. If you want to do any overclock, you need a third party CPU heatsink and fans to cool the CPU at overclocked state as an OCed CPU will generate more heat.

What is the model of your PSU BTW?
 
I have the same cpu,but did not want to overclock it,without a good aftermarket cpu cooler.

also im on a generic psu (400w).

So not taking any chances ;)
 
sidx19 said:
wat do you mean by a cpu cooler? the cpu fan?? i've got CM 335 elite with CM 500w supply and 2 120mm fans and one 200mm fan..

give suggestions pls..
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It is not advisable to OC on the stock HSF supplied by Intel. They are not that great for removing heat.

But if you really want to do it still, you are more than welcome to try.

Here is a small chart that should get you started.

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Please monitor stability and temperatures carefully. This needs high vigilance, else you burn your system, or render it useless.

Download the following:

1. CPU-Z (to see successful OC once you reach the desktop)
2. RealTEMP (to see the temperature gradients as incremental load is applied)
3. Prime95 (used with RealTEMP as the CPU load application).
4. OCCT (used to overall stress the system, and check your PSU stability)
5. Lavalys Everest (to have constant monitoring of system specs)

Be prepared for a lot of restarts/system crashed/BSODs. Do the increments so the change is not to drastic.

Last but not the least: Be careful, and do not hold the forum responsible for any system failure. Best of luck.
 
Thanks guys... i guess i'll get hold of a good cooler first... and th CM model is rs 500 PCAR A3....
please suggest good coolers... CM has lot of options right?

asingh said:
It is not advisable to OC on the stock HSF supplied by Intel. They are not that great for removing heat.

But if you really want to do it still, you are more than welcome to try.

Here is a small chart that should get you started.

drawing1.gif


Please monitor stability and temperatures carefully. This needs high vigilance, else you burn your system, or render it useless.

Download the following:

1. CPU-Z (to see successful OC once you reach the desktop)
2. RealTEMP (to see the temperature gradients as incremental load is applied)
3. Prime95 (used with RealTEMP as the CPU load application).
4. OCCT (used to overall stress the system, and check your PSU stability)
5. Lavalys Everest (to have constant monitoring of system specs)

Be prepared for a lot of restarts/system crashed/BSODs. Do the increments so the change is not to drastic.

Last but not the least: Be careful, and do not hold the forum responsible for any system failure. Best of luck.
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THanks... :hap2:
 
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