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Attempting to overclock an i5 3570k

Attempting to overclock an i5 3570k

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jonnybr2004
Junior Member
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10-19-2016, 10:25 PM
#1
Hello I have a MSI LGA1155/Intel B75/DDR3/SATA3 USB 3.0/A&GbE/MicroATX Motherboard B75MA-P45 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008S8...UTF8&psc=1) and I'm trying to over clock my i5 3570k (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007SZ...UTF8&psc=1)
And im new to overclocking how will i do so?
Is my motherboard good enough to overclock it?
And is there anyway to test it without leaving my computer on for 24 hours?
Should I upgrade my motherboard?
My PSU is EVGA 500 W1 80+, 500W Continuous Power (EVGA 500 W1 80+, 500W Continuous Power, 3 Year Warranty Power Supply 100-W1-0500-KR https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref...4wbRTQ1GB1)
I also have a H100i Corsair Water Cooling
This is my first post, so sorry if the format is wrong.
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jonnybr2004
10-19-2016, 10:25 PM #1

Hello I have a MSI LGA1155/Intel B75/DDR3/SATA3 USB 3.0/A&GbE/MicroATX Motherboard B75MA-P45 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008S8...UTF8&psc=1) and I'm trying to over clock my i5 3570k (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007SZ...UTF8&psc=1)
And im new to overclocking how will i do so?
Is my motherboard good enough to overclock it?
And is there anyway to test it without leaving my computer on for 24 hours?
Should I upgrade my motherboard?
My PSU is EVGA 500 W1 80+, 500W Continuous Power (EVGA 500 W1 80+, 500W Continuous Power, 3 Year Warranty Power Supply 100-W1-0500-KR https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref...4wbRTQ1GB1)
I also have a H100i Corsair Water Cooling
This is my first post, so sorry if the format is wrong.

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PandaLove1413
Junior Member
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10-20-2016, 01:22 AM
#2
It seems you can increase the clock speed on some B75 motherboards by checking your BIOS settings and adjusting the multiplier. You might also try stress testing for a short period if you prefer, to ensure it doesn't crash or trigger a BSOD. If it holds up, it's likely stable.
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PandaLove1413
10-20-2016, 01:22 AM #2

It seems you can increase the clock speed on some B75 motherboards by checking your BIOS settings and adjusting the multiplier. You might also try stress testing for a short period if you prefer, to ensure it doesn't crash or trigger a BSOD. If it holds up, it's likely stable.

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lilycotterill
Senior Member
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10-28-2016, 07:46 PM
#3
It seems you can increase the clock speed on some B75 motherboards by checking your BIOS settings and adjusting the multiplier. You might also try stress testing for a short period if you prefer, to ensure it doesn't crash or trigger a BSOD. If it holds up, it's likely stable.
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lilycotterill
10-28-2016, 07:46 PM #3

It seems you can increase the clock speed on some B75 motherboards by checking your BIOS settings and adjusting the multiplier. You might also try stress testing for a short period if you prefer, to ensure it doesn't crash or trigger a BSOD. If it holds up, it's likely stable.