Checking if you can overclock the Intel Core i5 650 using the built-in cooler...

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or1000
Junior Member

10-07-2023, 09:29 PM

I have been recently improving my PC to unlock its full capabilities, since it’s starting to show signs of wear after six years. It features an Intel Core i5 650 with a stock CPU cooler. My power supply is rated at 500 watts. Could I still overclock the CPU using just the stock cooler and PSU? Thanks!

or1000

10-07-2023, 09:29 PM #1

Kev67824
Member

209

10-08-2023, 04:13 AM

Uncertain... it depends on the BIOS. OEM vendors typically restrict access. If you can adjust the settings, a range of 4-500 MHz might be possible.

Kev67824

10-08-2023, 04:13 AM #2

Uncertain... it depends on the BIOS. OEM vendors typically restrict access. If you can adjust the settings, a range of 4-500 MHz might be possible.

Kittylu
Member

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10-08-2023, 01:05 PM

It seems like a gentle overclock might be possible, but I'm not sure if the mainboard supports it.

Kittylu

10-08-2023, 01:05 PM #3

It seems like a gentle overclock might be possible, but I'm not sure if the mainboard supports it.

Dominik_SK
Member

238

10-09-2023, 04:12 AM

Yes...a mild OC would work. I'd try re-applying the thermal paste first. The issue is whether Gateway's motherboard allows that (likely not). You're wondering if it's possible on your board, which is an H57H, and what speed you could go. Thanks for the prompt reply!

Dominik_SK

10-09-2023, 04:12 AM #4

BubbaNitro
Member

160

10-09-2023, 04:48 AM

Uncertain... it depends on the BIOS. OEM vendors typically restrict access. If you can adjust the settings, a range of 4-500 MHz could be suitable initially.

BubbaNitro

10-09-2023, 04:48 AM #5

Uncertain... it depends on the BIOS. OEM vendors typically restrict access. If you can adjust the settings, a range of 4-500 MHz could be suitable initially.