Overclock 880k w/ stock
Overclock 880k w/ stock
Just began upgrading my computer and want to extract more performance from my new CPU (880k). The original cooler looks pretty unattractive, is it okay to overclock it? I saw an article about someone reaching 4.5ghz and wondered if that’s achievable with the stock model. Also, this is my first time overclocking something.
You might extract more performance before the temperatures rise, right? Just keep monitoring them while you test. The cooler appears to be similar to the older 4-pipe 125W model used with the larger Phenom IIs. The Athlon X4 880K is still a 95W processor, giving you some room. However, the noise level could be higher if it matches the previous design.
You might extract more performance before the temperatures rise, right? Just keep monitoring them while you test. The cooler appears to be similar to the older 4-pipe 125W model used with the larger Phenom IIs. The Athlon X4 880K is still a 95W processor, giving you some room. However, the noise level could be higher if it matches the previous design.