Ok guys:
I recently got in on the Microcenter $50 off combo and got the following:
Gigabyte MA-785GMT-UDH2 AM3 Mobo
AMD Phenom X2 555 BE processor
4 GB DDR3 RAM
My Phenom is the C3 stepping and same batch as other people who have successfully unlocked all 4 cores. I can also successfully unlock all 4 cores and run at 3.2Ghz. I run Prime95 and am stable with all 4 cores unlocked.
However, with all four cores unlocked I get weird graphical artifacts (see pictures) during things as simple as web browsing or more strenuous things like starting up the game. Also, on 4 cores Bad Company 2 doesn't work (sound goes out, and it crashes to desktop) but with 2 cores it does work.
So, what is the deal? If the 2 extra cores made my PC unstable wouldn't it fail Prime95? Should I try increasing the voltages to my CPU in my mobo, or disabling cool n quiet?
I have screenshots of the graphic artifacts that I get but can't figure out how to post them here.
I'm just confused, b/c I fail to see how the unlocked cores could pass Prime95 but then cause these other problems.
Thoughts??
TYIA!
I recently got in on the Microcenter $50 off combo and got the following:
Gigabyte MA-785GMT-UDH2 AM3 Mobo
AMD Phenom X2 555 BE processor
4 GB DDR3 RAM
My Phenom is the C3 stepping and same batch as other people who have successfully unlocked all 4 cores. I can also successfully unlock all 4 cores and run at 3.2Ghz. I run Prime95 and am stable with all 4 cores unlocked.
However, with all four cores unlocked I get weird graphical artifacts (see pictures) during things as simple as web browsing or more strenuous things like starting up the game. Also, on 4 cores Bad Company 2 doesn't work (sound goes out, and it crashes to desktop) but with 2 cores it does work.
So, what is the deal? If the 2 extra cores made my PC unstable wouldn't it fail Prime95? Should I try increasing the voltages to my CPU in my mobo, or disabling cool n quiet?
I have screenshots of the graphic artifacts that I get but can't figure out how to post them here.
I'm just confused, b/c I fail to see how the unlocked cores could pass Prime95 but then cause these other problems.
Thoughts??
TYIA!
