How much could i overclock my cpu?
How much could i overclock my cpu?
Hi, I overclocked my CPU.
My CPU model is Pentium dual core E5500 at 2.8Ghz each, and the motherboard is Gigabyte P41T-D3.
I increased the bus speed from 200Mhz to 240Mhz with a maximum multiplier of x14.
The temperatures are now around 40-50°C, and during stress tests they reached 74°C for both CPU and GPU. That’s unusual.
Is this typical? If so, how much more can I push it without issues?
(Sorry for the unclear English)
The 40-50 C CPU is acceptable. If the temperature goes into the 70 range, I'd halt further monitoring. The GPU temperature is elevated, but more details are needed.
The 40-50 C CPU is acceptable. If the temperature goes into the 70 range, I'd halt further monitoring. The GPU temperature is elevated, but more details are needed.
Plus one to aj. Just a note if you go overclock, make sure you get proper ventilation or cooling. You don't want overheating to harm your parts—like losing my $300 graphics card, the 2TB Seagate drive, and now an audio-free motherboard without a sound card.