Initial try to boost AMD chip speed
Initial try to boost AMD chip speed
I chose to push my CPU by 300 mhz in order to explore possible efficiency improvements. Running a mouse or using a desktop seems definitely faster, but I want to check if this affects my gameplay and frame rate. Any advice would be appreciated here. I'm also curious about any risks involved.
Unless your system uses a basic processor for demanding titles, the advantages will be limited to certain games. Generally, CPU impact appears only when it falls short for the game.
What CPU do you have? I suggest raising it to 200MHz without changing the voltage and running a stress test for 5 minutes. After success, boost it to 100MHz and apply a slight voltage increase of 0.100v, then repeat the 5-minute stress test. Reduce the voltage by 0.005v each time you complete a successful 5-minute test until the overclock can no longer be sustained for 5 minutes. Gradually raise the voltage in steps of 0.010 to locate the optimal setting that stabilizes the CPU. Once a stable voltage is found, ensure testing lasts between 12 to 24 hours. I’ve done this with my AMD A10 5800K before—it failed the stress test after about 6 hours, so definitely important to monitor for that duration.