Check if it's secure and beneficial compared to boosting the northbridge speed.

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08-09-2023, 01:09 PM

The frequency change alone shouldn't pose major risks, but ensure your power supply and cooling are adequate. Overclocking can improve performance, though stability depends on your motherboard and components. Test gradually and monitor temperatures.

TheSparklyDuck

08-09-2023, 01:09 PM #1

ciberbrine
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08-09-2023, 04:28 PM

We’re happy to assist. Please share your system details and any overclocking experiences you’ve had. I see you mentioned a Cas 10 1866—let me know if you’d like advice on that as well.

ciberbrine

08-09-2023, 04:28 PM #2

We’re happy to assist. Please share your system details and any overclocking experiences you’ve had. I see you mentioned a Cas 10 1866—let me know if you’d like advice on that as well.

DiamndQueen
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08-10-2023, 06:27 PM

What improvement are you aiming for here? I haven't heard of anyone optimizing their performance before.

DiamndQueen

08-10-2023, 06:27 PM #3

What improvement are you aiming for here? I haven't heard of anyone optimizing their performance before.

BlueDzns
Junior Member

08-13-2023, 12:04 PM

They seem to use an FX or Phenom system (AM2+, AM3+).

BlueDzns

08-13-2023, 12:04 PM #4

They seem to use an FX or Phenom system (AM2+, AM3+).

Ilia_Zer0
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08-14-2023, 05:21 AM

upgraded your A8 6600K to 4.2GHz clock speed and installed 2x4GB RAM for optimal performance

Ilia_Zer0

08-14-2023, 05:21 AM #5

upgraded your A8 6600K to 4.2GHz clock speed and installed 2x4GB RAM for optimal performance

Flexacute
Junior Member

08-14-2023, 12:44 PM

You're looking for higher FPS and heard a suggestion about booting from the northbridge. It seems some users think this can speed up the Windows startup.

Flexacute

08-14-2023, 12:44 PM #6

You're looking for higher FPS and heard a suggestion about booting from the northbridge. It seems some users think this can speed up the Windows startup.

AwsomeFace2
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08-14-2023, 02:22 PM

It's secure, yet an A8 6600K might not handle the load well against the NB. The top-tier CPUs are managing fine.

AwsomeFace2

08-14-2023, 02:22 PM #7

It's secure, yet an A8 6600K might not handle the load well against the NB. The top-tier CPUs are managing fine.

ggg503
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08-14-2023, 03:21 PM

You achieved a 5 frames per second boost in CS:GO with the benchmark map from Workshop.

ggg503

08-14-2023, 03:21 PM #8

You achieved a 5 frames per second boost in CS:GO with the benchmark map from Workshop.

FendronE
Junior Member

08-30-2023, 05:36 AM

That's a fair overclock for this hardware. You may want to actively cool the motherboard VRM package area with a fan. If you have a little 60mm fan, that would work nicely. click spoiler for placement. Spoiler

FendronE

08-30-2023, 05:36 AM #9