Sure, I can help with that. Just let me know what you need explained for your OC!
Sure, I can help with that. Just let me know what you need explained for your OC!
So, in the end I upgraded my motherboard from a Gigabyte GA-H61M-DS2 DVI which couldn’t OC my CPU to an Asrock H61M-VG4.
Right now I don’t have it in my setup, but I’ve ordered it so I can push my i5 2500k up to 4.2ghz (I also got a Hyper 212x cooler for this overclock).
Here’s the picture of the bios (low quality, but I got it from a manual online: http://download.asrock.com/manual/H61M-VG4.pdf)
If someone could clarify this to me it would really help. I’m just starting out with overclocking and I don’t want to make any mistakes.
Thanks.
I'm not sure, but H61 motherboards may not be ideal for overclocking. A P-series board, such as P67, could be a better option.
Jim90 suggests that H61 motherboards may not be ideal for overclocking and recommends considering a P-series board instead. He mentions checking online but notes it would be very expensive to find one with the LGA1155 socket. He explains this reasoning behind his choice.
Your 2500k is a reliable overclocker and would benefit from a board that fully backs this up. However, I’m aware there might be extra expenses involved (it would be disappointing if you couldn’t find something like the P67 series at a reasonable price since the chipset is quite outdated...). Since I’m not familiar with these models, what prompted your switch to the Gigabyte version, particularly given they’re both H61?
According to what I understand, you can perform a small BCLK OC and attempt to install the CPU in boost mode on that motherboard. You should consider using a Z77 or Z68 board that supports the CPU. Check eBay, as it's the primary source for finding them at reasonable prices.
Navigate to the advanced section, locate your CPU multiplier, then input 42 for successful results.
According to what I understand best, you can perform a small BCLK OC and attempt to install the CPU in boost mode on that motherboard. You should consider using a z77 or z68 board that supports the CPU. I will try it, though these boards are quite costly on eBay, often starting from £100.
Jim90 was considering a board that fully supports a 2500k overclocker, but thought about the extra cost. He wondered why someone would switch from Gigabyte models, especially since both are H61. He wasn’t very familiar with these boards and was curious about what prompted the change to the Gigabyte version, given the manual mentioned an OC Tweaker. He ended up buying one for £45, which he found affordable.