Well, I figured it may be beneficial for me to overclock my processor, who doesen't love free upgrades? Anyway, I'm not trying to achieve record breaking overclocks, just something basic for now, and probably some more later. Seeing as there are some more experiened people available in this forum, I figured I may as well ask, rather than destroy my system.
Anyway, here's what i've got so far:
Intel Q8400 2.66 GHz (Def. FSB is 333MHz)
Gigabyte EP45-UD3L. Supports FSB speeds of 1600MHz
Standard Kingston RAM 2GB (x2) DDR2 800 MHz
Like I said earlier, nothing special. Currently, by adjusting the FSB in the BIOS from 333 to 375, I have 3.0GHz right now. 10 Min in OCCT reports a max temp of 70C under load, I have not fully stress tested it yet so far.
My question is in regards to my RAM. I only increased my FSB to 375, and left everything else on the default AUTO setting. In regards to safe practice, what should I do about my RAM? I want to leave it stock, so is it fine right now?
Feel free to divulge some knowledge you may have on overclocking in general. Also, has anyone had experience with Gigabytes CIA 2 dynamic overclocking tool?
Anyway, here's what i've got so far:
Intel Q8400 2.66 GHz (Def. FSB is 333MHz)
Gigabyte EP45-UD3L. Supports FSB speeds of 1600MHz
Standard Kingston RAM 2GB (x2) DDR2 800 MHz
Like I said earlier, nothing special. Currently, by adjusting the FSB in the BIOS from 333 to 375, I have 3.0GHz right now. 10 Min in OCCT reports a max temp of 70C under load, I have not fully stress tested it yet so far.
My question is in regards to my RAM. I only increased my FSB to 375, and left everything else on the default AUTO setting. In regards to safe practice, what should I do about my RAM? I want to leave it stock, so is it fine right now?
Feel free to divulge some knowledge you may have on overclocking in general. Also, has anyone had experience with Gigabytes CIA 2 dynamic overclocking tool?