Can I Overclock My Old Ass PC?

01-13-2025, 05:08 AM

I recently purchased a refurbished HP Pro 3500 to experiment with and assemble a PC. Would I be able to push it beyond its default speed using its original motherboard? The CPU I have, an i5 3470, can also be overclocked, similar to what I did on my gaming rig.

CyrusTheGreat

01-13-2025, 05:08 AM #1

YoungDair
Junior Member

01-13-2025, 06:36 AM

The bios doesn’t offer overclocking features. You can adjust the multiplier, but it’s limited to a maximum of four times that value on supported boards. Consider using XTU as well.

YoungDair

01-13-2025, 06:36 AM #2

The bios doesn’t offer overclocking features. You can adjust the multiplier, but it’s limited to a maximum of four times that value on supported boards. Consider using XTU as well.

Candy_737
Senior Member

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01-17-2025, 07:03 PM

The 3470 CPU features a fixed multiplier, meaning its BCLK can only be boosted up to certain limits. This kind of overclocking tends to be unreliable.

Candy_737

01-17-2025, 07:03 PM #3

The 3470 CPU features a fixed multiplier, meaning its BCLK can only be boosted up to certain limits. This kind of overclocking tends to be unreliable.

Tojamz
Member

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01-18-2025, 12:26 AM

I understand you can adjust it further, especially since I’m running the PC now. Even without BCLK, I can set it to 4GHz, though I do have a Z77 Pro3.

Tojamz

01-18-2025, 12:26 AM #4

I understand you can adjust it further, especially since I’m running the PC now. Even without BCLK, I can set it to 4GHz, though I do have a Z77 Pro3.

Iam2GD4U
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01-18-2025, 02:32 PM

Consider your needs and budget; both options offer solid performance, but choose based on your specific requirements.

Iam2GD4U

01-18-2025, 02:32 PM #5

Consider your needs and budget; both options offer solid performance, but choose based on your specific requirements.

evilskull11
Junior Member

01-20-2025, 08:06 PM

Aight

evilskull11

01-20-2025, 08:06 PM #6

Aight

Blaster12121
Member

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01-21-2025, 11:50 AM

This model uses the same chipset and lacks overclocking capabilities, only allowing basic sharing.

Blaster12121

01-21-2025, 11:50 AM #7

This model uses the same chipset and lacks overclocking capabilities, only allowing basic sharing.

saukeuchiuchi
Senior Member

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01-21-2025, 11:59 AM

No, that's correct. The OE board won't permit any kind of overclocking, and BCLK overclocking isn't advised for Sandy/Ivy chips because it causes stability problems. In ideal conditions with a stable system and a high-end chip, you might reach about 7% BCLK overclocking, but most processors cap at around 5%. With a P67/Z67/Z77 board and an i5-3470 that has a locked multiplier, you'll likely be limited to no more than 7%. You'd need a specific K-SKU to bypass these restrictions. Also, Ivy Bridge isn't very old... Smile

saukeuchiuchi

01-21-2025, 11:59 AM #8

Damian1ilin
Junior Member

01-22-2025, 08:06 AM

Using BCLK, but with the Z77 Pro3 on my gaming rig, I can reach 4Ghz without BCLK and up to 4.2 with BCLK at its maximum.

Damian1ilin

01-22-2025, 08:06 AM #9

Using BCLK, but with the Z77 Pro3 on my gaming rig, I can reach 4Ghz without BCLK and up to 4.2 with BCLK at its maximum.