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: Is Phenom II x6 1055t Smart capable of overclocking?

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scraftonWes
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10-01-2017, 01:47 PM
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Hey everyone... I've been using this CPU for several years without ever overclocking it. I understand how to do it, but I've always preferred keeping my components in good shape before they fail. I purchased it from eBay and don't know if anyone had tried overclocking it before. Considering its age, is it smart to push it beyond its limits?

My main reason for thinking about this is that someone is offering me a 1080ti, which I know will be a performance bottleneck. However, it should outperform my current GPU (PNY GTX 750). When I upgrade my entire system in a few months, I can reuse the 1080ti.
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scraftonWes
10-01-2017, 01:47 PM #1

Hey everyone... I've been using this CPU for several years without ever overclocking it. I understand how to do it, but I've always preferred keeping my components in good shape before they fail. I purchased it from eBay and don't know if anyone had tried overclocking it before. Considering its age, is it smart to push it beyond its limits?

My main reason for thinking about this is that someone is offering me a 1080ti, which I know will be a performance bottleneck. However, it should outperform my current GPU (PNY GTX 750). When I upgrade my entire system in a few months, I can reuse the 1080ti.

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MavrosGR
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10-01-2017, 03:21 PM
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Display your system parts.
Increase its silicon speed to 3700Mhz without boosting voltage, simply by adjusting the base frequency.
Be sure to turn off AMD Turbo Core Technology, as it can interfere when you change the base frequency.
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MavrosGR
10-01-2017, 03:21 PM #2

Display your system parts.
Increase its silicon speed to 3700Mhz without boosting voltage, simply by adjusting the base frequency.
Be sure to turn off AMD Turbo Core Technology, as it can interfere when you change the base frequency.

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Hampus07
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10-05-2017, 09:20 PM
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Current Configuration
Processor: AMD Phenom II X6 1055T 2.8 GHz 6-Core Chipset
Cooling Unit: Cooler Master DK9-7E52A-0L-GP CPU Cooler ($28.48 on Amazon)
Mainboard: MSI 970 GAMING ATX AM3+ Board
RAM: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR3-1333
Hard Drive: Mushkin ECO3 480 GB 2.5" SSD ($349.99 on Amazon)
Power Source: Thermaltake TR2 600 W ATX Power Supply ($47.99 on Amazon)
Optical Device: Pioneer BDR-2209 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($129.99 on Amazon)
Input Device: Logitech MK520 Wireless Ergonomic Keyboard With Laser Mouse ($39.99 on Best Buy)
Special Order: PNY-GeForce GTX 750 2GB GDDR5 (2048MB)
Custom Build: DIYPC Zondda-O Black USB 3.0 ATX Mid Tower Gaming Case with 3 Orange Fans (LEDs as specified) ($55.89 on Amazon)
Custom: Samsung SyncMaster T24B350 EW LED
Custom: RealWorld Technology Sicuro RW-360XL 360° Surround Sound Speakers
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Hampus07
10-05-2017, 09:20 PM #3

Current Configuration
Processor: AMD Phenom II X6 1055T 2.8 GHz 6-Core Chipset
Cooling Unit: Cooler Master DK9-7E52A-0L-GP CPU Cooler ($28.48 on Amazon)
Mainboard: MSI 970 GAMING ATX AM3+ Board
RAM: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR3-1333
Hard Drive: Mushkin ECO3 480 GB 2.5" SSD ($349.99 on Amazon)
Power Source: Thermaltake TR2 600 W ATX Power Supply ($47.99 on Amazon)
Optical Device: Pioneer BDR-2209 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($129.99 on Amazon)
Input Device: Logitech MK520 Wireless Ergonomic Keyboard With Laser Mouse ($39.99 on Best Buy)
Special Order: PNY-GeForce GTX 750 2GB GDDR5 (2048MB)
Custom Build: DIYPC Zondda-O Black USB 3.0 ATX Mid Tower Gaming Case with 3 Orange Fans (LEDs as specified) ($55.89 on Amazon)
Custom: Samsung SyncMaster T24B350 EW LED
Custom: RealWorld Technology Sicuro RW-360XL 360° Surround Sound Speakers

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Mr_King13
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10-13-2017, 05:08 PM
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Increasing the CPU base frequency isn't harmful. It might cause issues if you go too high, leading to crashes or freezes. Restart the BIOS to revert to normal settings.
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Mr_King13
10-13-2017, 05:08 PM #4

Increasing the CPU base frequency isn't harmful. It might cause issues if you go too high, leading to crashes or freezes. Restart the BIOS to revert to normal settings.

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Wolfi1010
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10-14-2017, 01:31 AM
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No need to push the clock speed. The 1080Ti will work better than your current card, but you won't get the maximum performance from it with your older Phenom.
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Wolfi1010
10-14-2017, 01:31 AM #5

No need to push the clock speed. The 1080Ti will work better than your current card, but you won't get the maximum performance from it with your older Phenom.

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xXEzokxXx
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10-14-2017, 05:09 AM
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The sole factor that can damage the CPU is excessive voltage. Contemporary processors include temperature monitoring to maintain stability, whereas earlier models such as the old AMD Durons might malfunction if the cooling system is removed.
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xXEzokxXx
10-14-2017, 05:09 AM #6

The sole factor that can damage the CPU is excessive voltage. Contemporary processors include temperature monitoring to maintain stability, whereas earlier models such as the old AMD Durons might malfunction if the cooling system is removed.

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