I have a new custom built machine and wish to over-clock my CPU.
Here is my build:
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 64-bit
Motherboard: M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 Chip set:880G Southbridge/SB850
CPU: AMD Phenom *6 core 1100T Thuban BE 3.3GHZ (3.7 turbo)
CPU cooler: Thermal Take Spin-Q
Power Supply: OCZ Fatality 750w
GPU: HD Radeon Saphirre Vapor-X 5870 *1
Ram: 8 GB Gskill DDR3 (*2 4GB sticks) DRAM freq. 6667MHz
Harddrive: Hitatchi 1TB
SSD: (unused as of yet) OCZ Agility 60GB
Displays: Eyefinity triple display, BenQ *3 22 inch
Keyboard: Saitek Cyborg V.7
Mouse: Razer Naga Molten Edition
PC enclosure: Antec DF-85 Darkfleet
Given the fact I run a triple display setup and want to play games on max/add 2nd GPU soon, I want to overclock my CPU. Every time I try, my system BSODS, even when trying to increase to 3.7 GHZ like it says on the CPU box. I used the Asus Core-unlocker (6 cores activated! it says on boot) .
I know little about Overclocking, and ask if a savy gamer/comp tech can give me step-by-step instructions based on the information above. If any additional info required, I'll be happy to provide.
Ps. the machine's case is very "fany" and my GPU temps around 50C normally. I have a SPIN-Q CPU cooler, should that be sufficient cooling?