550 BE unlocked

[jay51]

I managed to unlock my other 2 cores
now running 4 cores@3.1ghz stock voltage .10hrs prime stable...my goal is 3.8ghz but will push for 4ghz.

is there any prog that can display temps of unlocked CPU? or do i just go by previous oc's/temps..

EG: Would 4 cores@3.8ghz 1.360v give same temps as 2 cores@3.8ghz 1.360v?
or would cpu be running hotter because of extra 2 cores working?

Edit: also is it normal to need to do fresh install after each bios flash? getting sick of installing windows
Thanks

[ayah]

4 cores should be hotter than 2 since they're supposed to be disabled in the stock 550 BE.

[GregH]

Shouldn't need to reinstall Windows each time - I certainly didn't when I flashed the BIOS so I could unlock my 550BE.

Someone had a thread in the overclocking forum about the temperatures & what was a good guideline as to the actual temps.

[jay51]

Originally Posted by GregH

Shouldn't need to reinstall Windows each time - I certainly didn't when I flashed the BIOS so I could unlock my 550BE.

Someone had a thread in the overclocking forum about the temperatures & what was a good guideline as to the actual temps.

i'll search for that thread ,i must have overlooked it.

thanks

[Cowboy]

From when I had an x2 550: Unlocking the other 2 cores really affected overclockability. I was able to hit 4ghz easy on 2 cores, but only to 3.6 on 4.

[GregH]

Here ya go Jay:

Phenom II X2 550BE (UNLOCKED)

[jay51]

Greg:That be what i'm looking for :)
Thanks