new to oc, plz clear up some confusion..

[keichan82]

okay. i was reading the forums and i guess it just confused me even more.
using my comp as an example:
so i raised my mem clock from 200mhz to 227mhz, but for it to be stable and pass the prime test, i had to raise the vcore to 1.7v, but i seen some people stable at 1.5v at about 229mhz. does cooling help stablize the cpu? or does higher vcore stablize the cpu?
i know that if vcore increase, it means higher temps, means better cooling, but does cooling play a role in stablizing cpu?
thank you

 

[CalvinHobbes]

Yes, cooling can help to make a CPU more stable. Just depends on if the heat is what's causing the CPU to be unstable. What temp is the CPU at under full load or when it's unstable?

 

[ScrewFace]

I use a 5250 BTU air-conditioner to cool my computer. I had my old Athlon XP 2400+ (2.0GHz, 1.65v) overclocked ti 2.4GHz ay 2.06v and my computer's idle temperature was 27 Celius. So, yes, cooling is of the utmost importance.🙂

 

[imported_NoGodForMe]

Yes, cooling is a big deal.

But as you get up to 30mz over, your memory also plays a big role. Most memory can OC by 30mz at 1:1 timings, but above that it's hard to say.
On my system, I can hit 2600 with a Vcore at 1.55, but above that, I need to raise it. It's all trial and error at that point. Raise your FSB until it won't go any higher. Then raise the Vcore a little. CPU temp will raise. make sure it is withing an acceptable level and then repeat.

Your OC is good, I wouldn't expect more unless you get faster memory.

 

[keichan82]

my cpu temp is 53c. when i run prime test under ftt full load, the temp is about 62c. do you think heat's the problem?