overclocking causing lagspikes
overclocking causing lagspikes
Begin by understanding overclocking properly before using random numbers. Start with the lowest possible voltage and test it. The best method is to increase clock speeds without changing the voltage. Locate the minimum stable voltage at regular speeds. Gradually increase clock speeds until instability appears, then slowly adjust the voltage while monitoring temperatures of both CPU and motherboard. If you're using a budget motherboard, it's best not to overclock. Instead, either get a higher quality board or push speeds until you hit the highest stable speed known, keeping voltage at its lowest safe setting.
You should first understand overclocking properly before mixing numbers randomly. Begin with the lowest possible voltage and test it carefully. The best method is to increase clock speeds without changing the voltage. Locate the minimum stable voltage at full speed, then gradually raise clock speeds until instability appears. Only after that should you slowly increase the voltage again, watching closely at CPU and motherboard temperatures. If your board is cheap, I recommend avoiding overclocking altogether. Instead, either get a better board or push speeds only up to the highest stable speed, keeping voltage at its lowest safe setting.
Aim for the maximum clock speeds and the lowest possible voltage, but ensure your motherboard is capable of managing the increased voltage.
The aim is to maximize your clocks and minimize voltage, but you require a solid motherboard capable of supporting the increased voltage. Over the summer I've been upgrading my PC, including rev.2.0, and I didn't mention it. Is this still a problematic board, especially with the 4.4 GHz? Update: stable at 4.4 GHz now.
Here are some additional useful tips about overclocking your CPU. I have one in my space computer that I might try adjusting the voltages on right now, lol. Thanks for the help!