Issues arising from attempting to overclock my CPU
Issues arising from attempting to overclock my CPU
Hello, I own a Phenom II X6 1090T (it's an older CPU, but it still works fine for me). Recently, I increased its clock speed from 3.2 GHz to 3.8 GHz and after some testing discovered a stable voltage of 1.525V for the Vcore. However, even though there are no errors or bluescreens, the system becomes quite hot, reaching up to around 70 degrees Celsius. Could you share some advice on how to achieve more consistent temperature control? Also, I have the multiplier set to 19x, a stock bus speed of 200 MHz, a Raidmax Cobra RX-700AC-B PSU, and a Gigabyte GA-MA-770T-UD3 motherboard. I've noticed others successfully overclock this CPU up to 4.2 GHz, but I'm struggling to maintain a stable 3.8 GHz.
Hi,
you're using your GPU with a 1.525v vcore, keep it below 1.4.
the CPU should not exceed 69 degrees before throttling or shutting down; aim for under 65 or 60 degrees ideally.
for overclocking tips, check the guide for the MA-770T-UD3 + Phenom II X6 1090T.
thanks for the details—I'll look into the overclocking instructions.
also, your BIOS mentions a normal vcore of 1.475v—does that allow going higher than 1.4v?