F5F Stay Refreshed Power Users Overclocking Do you believe it's possible to increase the clock speed of this Celeron G3900?

Do you believe it's possible to increase the clock speed of this Celeron G3900?

Do you believe it's possible to increase the clock speed of this Celeron G3900?

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livingfinger
Member
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07-07-2022, 09:12 PM
#1
The 2.8GHz frequency feels quite slow to me.
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livingfinger
07-07-2022, 09:12 PM #1

The 2.8GHz frequency feels quite slow to me.

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matand_317
Member
168
07-08-2022, 02:39 AM
#2
Understanding how CPUs are made means nothing major will come from it. You likely recognize that the CPU label stays after testing, so if it wasn’t suitable for Pentium or Core iX, it’s labeled as Celeron. You also require a motherboard capable of overclocking them. Since Celerons are typically found on prebuilt OEM desktops, their BIOS is quite restricted. If you purchase one, consider spending a bit more on a better CPU.
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matand_317
07-08-2022, 02:39 AM #2

Understanding how CPUs are made means nothing major will come from it. You likely recognize that the CPU label stays after testing, so if it wasn’t suitable for Pentium or Core iX, it’s labeled as Celeron. You also require a motherboard capable of overclocking them. Since Celerons are typically found on prebuilt OEM desktops, their BIOS is quite restricted. If you purchase one, consider spending a bit more on a better CPU.

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Phoenix_Gaster
Junior Member
9
07-12-2022, 09:54 AM
#3
I'm glad you're here, but it seems you didn't respond to the question or participate in the poll, haha.
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Phoenix_Gaster
07-12-2022, 09:54 AM #3

I'm glad you're here, but it seems you didn't respond to the question or participate in the poll, haha.

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rage2051
Member
109
07-12-2022, 04:08 PM
#4
the sole Celeron that could be overclocked was the initial model, the 300A part, available in slot packaging
😉
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rage2051
07-12-2022, 04:08 PM #4

the sole Celeron that could be overclocked was the initial model, the 300A part, available in slot packaging
😉

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khaledkb_
Senior Member
724
07-14-2022, 01:49 AM
#5
Define "worth overclocking".
We'll explore what we can achieve with this inexpensive chip over the next week.
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khaledkb_
07-14-2022, 01:49 AM #5

Define "worth overclocking".
We'll explore what we can achieve with this inexpensive chip over the next week.

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07-14-2022, 03:21 AM
#6
Part 1) Configuration details. This device is quite sluggish, even after disabling power-saving modes to keep it running at 2800MHz continuously. It feels almost maxed out on both cores while attempting to download benchmarks. I struggled to launch CPU-Z without freezing, but managed to get Cinebench R15, 3DMark Physics, and memory cache tests, though they were difficult to view. In general, the system’s responsiveness is noticeably delayed for me when it’s running at this setting.
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Lacrosseboss15
07-14-2022, 03:21 AM #6

Part 1) Configuration details. This device is quite sluggish, even after disabling power-saving modes to keep it running at 2800MHz continuously. It feels almost maxed out on both cores while attempting to download benchmarks. I struggled to launch CPU-Z without freezing, but managed to get Cinebench R15, 3DMark Physics, and memory cache tests, though they were difficult to view. In general, the system’s responsiveness is noticeably delayed for me when it’s running at this setting.

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kittymitty69
Member
190
07-26-2022, 09:12 AM
#7
Achieving over 40% improvement in key areas is impressive. Anything beyond that is just bragging with your friends.
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kittymitty69
07-26-2022, 09:12 AM #7

Achieving over 40% improvement in key areas is impressive. Anything beyond that is just bragging with your friends.

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Creeperkilll
Member
201
08-02-2022, 08:35 AM
#8
Ok stay tuned. We already pulled over 50% scaling this evening in my laboratory. Will post the screenies tomorrow. We haven't even broke 1.25v or 42°C yet, so there's still meat on the bone too.
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Creeperkilll
08-02-2022, 08:35 AM #8

Ok stay tuned. We already pulled over 50% scaling this evening in my laboratory. Will post the screenies tomorrow. We haven't even broke 1.25v or 42°C yet, so there's still meat on the bone too.

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Magaveli
Member
135
08-03-2022, 06:22 AM
#9
I say it can be overclocked. But if the effort is worth it, then it's a different matter altogether, and I'd think it's not worth the trouble.
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Magaveli
08-03-2022, 06:22 AM #9

I say it can be overclocked. But if the effort is worth it, then it's a different matter altogether, and I'd think it's not worth the trouble.

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Conna
Member
58
08-04-2022, 05:17 PM
#10
Hassle? This stuff is fun!
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Conna
08-04-2022, 05:17 PM #10

Hassle? This stuff is fun!

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