Advice on overlocking AMD Phenom X4 B45
Advice on overlocking AMD Phenom X4 B45
Hello guys, here are my specs;
Phenom X4 B45 3.11 ghz
GTX 960 2GB
8GB DDR3 1333mhz
As you can see, my CPU is limiting my GPU performance, so I need to overclock. I already have a stock cooler, and the temperature stays at around 50°C under load. How much could I improve the GPU's speed?
I really don’t want to be the one delivering bad news, but it’s not worth the trouble. The CPU needs a locked multiplier, so any overclocking must use the bclk for just about a couple hundred MHz increase. Your motherboard has to support OC and have heat sinks on the VRMs. Your PSU also needs to be strong enough. Then there’s the standard cooler—it would have to be replaced or you’d miss out on the minimum OC before it overheats and slows down significantly.
Temperatures climb quickly if you push the CPU beyond its TDP limits.
I really don’t want to be the one delivering bad news, but it’s not worth the trouble. The CPU needs a locked multiplier, so any overclocking must use the bclk for just about a couple hundred MHz increase. Your motherboard has to support OC and have heat sinks on the VRMs. Your PSU also needs to be strong enough. Then there’s the standard cooler—it would have to be replaced or you’d miss out on the lowest possible OC before it overheats and slows down significantly.