Overclocking/reset prob

[Swafe]

Hey people

well just overclocked the old cpu

20ish % increase in the clock, and still going strong, but sometimes (only at 20% o/c) in windows it randomly resets itself

have i reached the max the cpu can do? or can i get higher with more volts? (btw still on stock?)

nice one

[CrapshoT]

i would try increasing the volts a little
what cpu is your o/cing m8

[fondie]

test it for stability using some intensive applications, prime95 torture test, toast, etc. if it fails these then more volts may be in order, if it passes them then you've probably got another issue on your hands!

btw, what is the cpu?

[Swafe]

1.3 370 celeron

on defaul volts, it goes to 1520 no probs, but then get that problem

i upped the volts by o.o5 but still does the same, need o.1 volt increase? or am i at maz

[fondie]

Originally posted by fondie
test it for stability using some intensive applications, prime95 torture test, toast, etc. if it fails these then more volts may be in order, if it passes them then you've probably got another issue on your hands!

[Austin]

Also rem there are likely to be other factors involved...

1. If you're running the FSB at an unusual speed (ie not 66, 100, 133) rem the RAM, PCI etc will all be running unusual speeds.

2. Your mobo may not be able to handle the CPU, multiplier or FSB speed stably.

3. Your CPU cooling or case ventilation/airflow may not be up to the job. Only up the volts if you're 100% sure your cooling is up to it.

4. Your PSU may not be able to handle the added speed or voltages, perhaps mobo too.

5. O/c'ing without added voltage hardly impacts your CPU at all but adding voltage, even small amounts often stresses your CPU in ways it wasn't designed, produces obscenely more heat and impacts your CPU's life too. Rem if that CPU dies, what will you replace it with?

6. With any o/c be sure to stress test it and use very small steps up each turn. When you find your limits you can either up the voltage a little and see if it helps or else back off fromthe absolute maximum to ensure long term stability and prevent stressing the CPU.

HTH!