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How do I overclock?

How do I overclock?

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_Victor22301_
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12-21-2023, 09:49 AM
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Hello, your Athlon II X4 635 at 2.9GHz can be overclocked to 3.4GHz using a stock cooler. With the M4A785-M motherboard, it is feasible. You would need to follow proper overclocking procedures and ensure compatibility with the cooler you choose.
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_Victor22301_
12-21-2023, 09:49 AM #1

Hello, your Athlon II X4 635 at 2.9GHz can be overclocked to 3.4GHz using a stock cooler. With the M4A785-M motherboard, it is feasible. You would need to follow proper overclocking procedures and ensure compatibility with the cooler you choose.

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Lochka
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12-22-2023, 12:22 AM
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No, you should use a cooling solution from the aftermarket. AMD tends to get very hot when overclocked, so a reliable cooler is essential to maintain optimal CPU temperatures.
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Lochka
12-22-2023, 12:22 AM #2

No, you should use a cooling solution from the aftermarket. AMD tends to get very hot when overclocked, so a reliable cooler is essential to maintain optimal CPU temperatures.

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NayZayRay
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12-30-2023, 09:02 PM
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No, you should use a cooling solution from the aftermarket. AMD tends to get very hot when overclocked, so a reliable cooler is essential to maintain optimal CPU temperatures.
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NayZayRay
12-30-2023, 09:02 PM #3

No, you should use a cooling solution from the aftermarket. AMD tends to get very hot when overclocked, so a reliable cooler is essential to maintain optimal CPU temperatures.

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Atstek
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12-30-2023, 10:24 PM
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Have you come across any of those stickers about OCing? And regarding stock coolers, no, I don't use them when OCing.
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Atstek
12-30-2023, 10:24 PM #4

Have you come across any of those stickers about OCing? And regarding stock coolers, no, I don't use them when OCing.

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Nerdben
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12-31-2023, 02:56 AM
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Besides what's already been discussed, I'm uncertain about the point of overclocking. You won't see any improvement in today's games or programs on such an outdated chipset. That's why I took back my 8-year-old Core 2 Duo E8400 old gaming rig to its original 3.0GHz setting from a previous overclocked 4.2GHz configuration. It doesn't make a difference for current applications, as newer technology is so advanced. It's also inefficient and just an attempt to quickly damage a generally good general-purpose chip (like YouTube, Office, email).
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Nerdben
12-31-2023, 02:56 AM #5

Besides what's already been discussed, I'm uncertain about the point of overclocking. You won't see any improvement in today's games or programs on such an outdated chipset. That's why I took back my 8-year-old Core 2 Duo E8400 old gaming rig to its original 3.0GHz setting from a previous overclocked 4.2GHz configuration. It doesn't make a difference for current applications, as newer technology is so advanced. It's also inefficient and just an attempt to quickly damage a generally good general-purpose chip (like YouTube, Office, email).

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