Hi guys, i need some help. I'm trying to overclock my CPU but as i have an Intel motherboard, i cant.
I've tried SetFSB, i managed to set a FSB but afterwards, my computer just pretty much freezes making me switch it off via the power supply button, after that, the changes are applied. I set the FSB a little bit higher than standard and it still does it.

Specs:
Intel DG31PR
Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 @ 2.80GHz
2GB OCz Ram
ATI HD Radeon 4870 1GB X2

Add: While looking at my specs in CPU-z, turns out i've managed to OC my cpu. The Bus speed was 266MHz, now its 273MHz, its only a 0.073GHz extra.

So now my CPU is at 2.87GHz, is there any way to increase it more and making sure it saves? Im thinking just to do it little by little. E.g increase BUS by 5MHz, restart then do it again.
Thanks

Quote from Omar1 :

Hi guys, i need some help. I'm trying to overclock my CPU but as i have an Intel motherboard, i cant.
I've tried SetFSB, i managed to set a FSB but afterwards, my computer just pretty much freezes making me switch it off via the power supply button, after that, the changes are applied. I set the FSB a little bit higher than standard and it still does it.

Specs:
Intel DG31PR
Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 @ 2.80GHz
2GB OCz Ram
ATI HD Radeon 4870 1GB X2

Add: While looking at my specs in CPU-z, turns out i've managed to OC my cpu. The Bus speed was 266MHz, now its 273MHz, its only a 0.73GHz extra.

So now my CPU is at 2.87GHz, is there any way to increase it more and making sure it saves? Im thinking just to do it little by little. E.g increase BUS by 5MHz, restart then do it again.
Thanks

I've read your motherboard doesn't support over clocking in the BIOS, I'd suggest getting a motherboard that can do that.

If you really can't change it then try this guide,

http://pcgamersera.com/how-to- ... ock-on-intel-motherboard/

If you are going to mess with the Vcore voltage your safe to be within this, 0.8500V-1.3625V (try to keep it as low as possible though)

The temperature is safe upto 74.1°C but again try to keep it below 70°C.

People can get your CPU to 3.5Ghz+ but that is with a proper overclockable motherboard.

Apparently you can easily set the FSB to 300mhz with standard voltage, but use Prime95 to test the stability.

Quote from lukelfs :

I've read your motherboard doesn't support over clocking in the BIOS, I'd suggest getting a motherboard that can do that.

If you really can't change it then try this guide,

http://pcgamersera.com/how-to- ... ock-on-intel-motherboard/

If you are going to mess with the Vcore voltage your safe to be within this, 0.8500V-1.3625V (try to keep it as low as possible though)

The temperature is safe upto 74.1°C but again try to keep it below 70°C.

People can get your CPU to 3.5Ghz+ but that is with a proper overclockable motherboard.

Apparently you can easily set the FSB to 300mhz with standard voltage, but use Prime95 to test the stability.

Thanks Luke, i tried that guide, done it all right but the settings didnt apply :/ my Vcore voltage is around 1.130V at the moment and max is set to 1.248V

My temps arent bad, got 38°C just on internet. I need a rear fan though which is on the way from hong kong
Going to try clock it a little more now, i've noticed a little difference playing GTA IV.

Just put the FSB up by 5, that's tiny and my pc just lagged out and i had to force turn off, now all the clock's i done have reset, back to square 1.

I only skimmed over that article, but it looks like it was written by some kind of chimp who has no idea what he's actually doing.

To successfully overclock a CPU it is paramount to have an adequate cooling and a motherboard that supplies sufficient power to the CPU. Cheapo motherboards with no overclocking possibilities are not designed to do the latter. You'll very likely be pushing the limits of your MB's CPU power circuitry if you manage to overclock your CPU by more than a few MHz. This may cause the capacitors in the circuitry to age prematurely an - especially on an older motherboard - to fail altogether.

Your CPU had never been exactly a top-notch model. Even if you OC'ed it to 4 GHz or something it would be a no match for say i5-2500K, not to mention latest gen of i7's. I suggest you don't stress your HW for a doubtful benefit and rather plan to get a new rig at some point. OC'ing makes sense if you have a brand new machine and you want to squeeze every single bit of performance out of it, OC'ing a CPU in a 2+ years old machine won't make any meaningful difference.

Thanks madcat.

Just sliced my finger open trying to remove my side fans and also broke the wire for one of them! great! so now i dont have side fans and the remaining one is at the back now.

Tried making the FSB a teeny bit higher from standard again, boom, lag, fail, force turn off, back to normal

Overclocking is fun, but it won't really get you any performance increase unless you buy an awesome CPU cooler. but If you are going to do that you may as well just buy a better CPU which will be much faster!