Oc noob overdone it

DjFluidz · Jul 19, 2008, 04:28 AM

Hi there,

I've a couple of questions that i need help with if you peeps don't mind delving in.
Im intending on keeping speedstep disabled on my puta to keep the oc'ing stable.. However, using an Asus P5b motherboard and an e6400 cpu, ive disabled speedstep within the bios yet the cpu is throttling within windows vista. The stock temp for the e6400 is around 50c, as it's overclocked upto 2.92ghz. Could Throttle Managment have anything to do with this? it's enabled in the bios.

Also, when running Prime95 for over 10 minutes, its showing the temps of both cores hitting around 78c each.. now this is hign isnt it? But is it normal for a stock cooler? Im using a thermaltake case which should be keeping things cool. Artic silver is very minimum on the heatsink, should I apply more?

Thanks for the help.

Ben.

**Mousey** · Jul 19, 2008, 11:02 AM

I'd advise that you reset your cmos and promptly shut down your computer before the poor thing melts.
the intel stock cooler is only there to keep the cpu within stable temperature ranges at stock speed, it isn't designed for overclocking. First chance you get, buy an aftermarket heatsink like a Zalman CNPS9700 or perhaps one of the Noctua ones and rip off the intel stock cooler.
For now i wouldn't bother worrying about your cpu speed, i'd worry more about those temperatures, they look dangerously high

Neshi · Jul 19, 2008, 07:25 PM

I would advise against ripping the stock cooler off! just use a screwdriver.. it might take a little longer but I'm sure it's a little bit better for the board

**Mousey** · Jul 20, 2008, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Neshi

I would advise against ripping the stock cooler off! just use a screwdriver.. it might take a little longer but I'm sure it's a little bit better for the board

you know what i mean

lol

MGaz · Jul 21, 2008, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mousey

you know what i mean

lol

i lolled

procupine14 · Jul 21, 2008, 05:51 PM

I have to agree with mousey up there stock Heatsinks are rubbish in comparison to even the cheap, compatible, aftermarket coolers. This is why they basically come "free" with the CPU. Sometimes the stock coolers even do a poor job at maintaining sane temps at stock speeds. My brother's new phenom system is a perfect example. AMD really needs to do something about that stock cooler. its the same one they've been using since socket AM2 first hit the market.

But i guess i digress. Also, look in to the ARTIC COOLING line of heatsinks. They have always done me right and they are a fairly inexpensive solution. One more thing, wow......those temps are dangerously high.....GO BACK while it still functions!

Jul 19, 2008, 04:28 AM	#1
DjFluidz HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Outta space Posts: 112 Rep Power: 43	Oc noob overdone it Hi there, I've a couple of questions that i need help with if you peeps don't mind delving in. Im intending on keeping speedstep disabled on my puta to keep the oc'ing stable.. However, using an Asus P5b motherboard and an e6400 cpu, ive disabled speedstep within the bios yet the cpu is throttling within windows vista. The stock temp for the e6400 is around 50c, as it's overclocked upto 2.92ghz. Could Throttle Managment have anything to do with this? it's enabled in the bios. Also, when running Prime95 for over 10 minutes, its showing the temps of both cores hitting around 78c each.. now this is hign isnt it? But is it normal for a stock cooler? Im using a thermaltake case which should be keeping things cool. Artic silver is very minimum on the heatsink, should I apply more? Thanks for the help. Ben. __________________ Case: Cooler Master Cosmos 1000 + 7 fans .. 2 intake.. Motherboard : Gigabyte X58-UD3R Memory : 6GB Patriot Viper 1600mhz Cpu/s : Intel I7 930 @ 3.8ghz Graphics : Geforce Gtx 480 Storage : 800Gb Sata2 Hd's Sound : Titanium HD + Z5500 OS/System : Windows 7 Display : 42" LG7000 Lcd screen http://paxyoursoundout.com Last edited by DjFluidz; Jul 19, 2008 at 10:48 AM.

Jul 19, 2008, 11:02 AM	#2
Mousey Synth's Long Lost Bro Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Web Design Hell Posts: 7,156 Rep Power: 243 System Specs	I'd advise that you reset your cmos and promptly shut down your computer before the poor thing melts. the intel stock cooler is only there to keep the cpu within stable temperature ranges at stock speed, it isn't designed for overclocking. First chance you get, buy an aftermarket heatsink like a Zalman CNPS9700 or perhaps one of the Noctua ones and rip off the intel stock cooler. For now i wouldn't bother worrying about your cpu speed, i'd worry more about those temperatures, they look dangerously high __________________

Jul 19, 2008, 07:25 PM	#3
Neshi S.N.A.F.U. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wellington, NZ Posts: 3,257 Rep Power: 150 System Specs	I would advise against ripping the stock cooler off! just use a screwdriver.. it might take a little longer but I'm sure it's a little bit better for the board __________________ If one does not attach himself to people and desire, never shall his heart be broken. But then, does he ever truly live? Life is just too damn short for if's and maybe's

Jul 21, 2008, 05:51 PM	#6
procupine14 Why is it Beeping!?!?! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA, Missouri Posts: 1,400 Rep Power: 56 System Specs	I have to agree with mousey up there stock Heatsinks are rubbish in comparison to even the cheap, compatible, aftermarket coolers. This is why they basically come "free" with the CPU. Sometimes the stock coolers even do a poor job at maintaining sane temps at stock speeds. My brother's new phenom system is a perfect example. AMD really needs to do something about that stock cooler. its the same one they've been using since socket AM2 first hit the market. But i guess i digress. Also, look in to the ARTIC COOLING line of heatsinks. They have always done me right and they are a fairly inexpensive solution. One more thing, wow......those temps are dangerously high.....GO BACK while it still functions! __________________ HTPC/file server: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit - AMD Phenom x4 9850 - 4GB OCZ DDR2 800 (2x2GB) - 1TB WD Black - 4 x 1TB Hitachi DeskStar in RAID 5 - ATi TV Wonder Digital Cable Tuner - HIS Raedon 4850 512MB - ASRock N68C-S UCC mobo - OCZ ModExtreme Pro 500W PSU GF's Gaming PC: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit - AMD Phenom 9850 - 4GB OCZ DDR2 1066 - 500GB Western Digital GP - HIS Raedon 5770 1GB - ASUS M3A78-EM - Zalman 650W PSU Media Streamer: Win 7 Pro 64-bit - AMD Athlon x2 3200+ - 4GB SuperTalent DDR2 800 - 250GB SeaGate Barracuda - MSI K9N6PGM2-V2 - ASUS Raedon 5450 SILENT - FSP group 250W PSU