OCing C2D with Clockgen

[perdomot]

Not sure if the program will support the new E4400 I got but I was curious if anyone was using the program to test their OCs rather than using the bios. I have the Gigabyte 965P-S3 mobo so I have to figure out the PLL for it and give it a shot.

 

[PuffDaMagicSamus]

OCing using software is a very bad idea, I highly advise against it.

 

[Canai]

Originally posted by: PuffDaMagicSamus
OCing using software is a very bad idea, I highly advise against it.

I agree. Use the BIOS.

 

[Diogenes2]

Originally posted by: PuffDaMagicSamus
OCing using software is a very bad idea, I highly advise against it.

Why would it be bad ?


It either works or it doesn't ...

It depends on the motherboard and clock control chip..

.. I couldn't get it to work with my Gigabyte 965P-DS3 .. so the S3 probably
won't work either..

 

[PuffDaMagicSamus]

Because when you let software control your hardware, you are susceptible to the same things that can affect any piece of software on you computer(ie. virues, spyware, crashes, compatibility issues, etc.). Therefore there are things that can affect a sudden change in your OC and that is never a good thing. You want to be in complete control of what your hardware is doing. One prime example is using software to affect your CPU voltage. God forbid something goes wrong with it and your vcore spikes. Bad news.

 

[Diogenes2]

It's just as easy to screw your PC from inside the BIOS as it is anywhere else..

Overclocking involves risk.

Use whatever tools you feel comfortable with ..

 

[PuffDaMagicSamus]

Yes, but you'd be the one screwing it when you do it from within the BIOS. When you use software, things can happen beyond your control. In the BIOS, things don't "go wrong," the only changes that occur are the ones that you make.

 

[Shimmishim]

Originally posted by: PuffDaMagicSamus
OCing using software is a very bad idea, I highly advise against it.

If you're in windows and you overclock and let's say you o/c too far, the worst thing that'll happen is your computer will either freeze or reboot.

if you o/c in bios and set too high and try to load windows, there is a good chance you'll corrupt your windows install (i've done this many times before).

take that for what it's worth but in my opinion... ocing in windows is much much better.

 

[kmmatney]

I disagree - I overclock with software (using ClockGen) all the time, and often find it convenient to lower the speed for normal use, and bump ity up when gaming, or doing anything else that needs more speed. Never had a problem.

Also, it's very convenient to use ClockGen to test the limits of your cpu. If it fails, you just reboot and try again. Better than resetting the BIOS using the jumper. I usually do a medium overclock in the BIOS, and then take it the rest if the way up with software.

I'm surprised the Gigabyte MB doesn't come with overclocking software.

 

[LOUISSSSS]

i can't seem to get clockgen to work, it detects my cpu speeds but i can't fgure out how to control anything in it. is there a guide somewhere?

 

[Aeros]

I find clockgen usefull for determining the max OC that is windows stable without having to reboot 100 times. Another great tool is Memset, which allows the setting of your RAMs timings in windows.

Concerning the issue with having "software" control your hardware. My solution is to simply set the BIOS after you find the best OC in windows, saving time and effort.

Regarding the Gigabyte Mobo: You need to find the maker of the clock on the board, then find a supporting clockgen program for that chip. This all being dependant of course on if the clockgen data sheet is available, and if a 3rd party takes the time to implement it.

A program I looked at that does this is called CPUcool.

However, you should see if there is a OC utility for your board at its manufacturers site, otherwise troll some forums/google, and see what you come up with.

Good luck

 

[GundamF91]

You can also use RightMark CPU Clock utility (RMClock) for software overclocking. It works, but I would say that it's an additional layer of risk because you're introducing a new element of potential failure to this, the application itself. Technically, the Intel speedstep is software based too (even though it only clocks downward), so the overall risk is not that great.

 

[Comdrpopnfresh]

Originally posted by: PuffDaMagicSamus
Because when you let software control your hardware, you are susceptible to the same things that can affect any piece of software on you computer(ie. virues, spyware, crashes, compatibility issues, etc.). Therefore there are things that can affect a sudden change in your OC and that is never a good thing. You want to be in complete control of what your hardware is doing. One prime example is using software to affect your CPU voltage. God forbid something goes wrong with it and your vcore spikes. Bad news.

I use crystalcpuid instead of cnq. It allows for three voltage+fsb levels, and a multiplier of 4x on the lowest, vs amd's 6x. So my 2.6ghz 3800+x2 can still idle below stock speeds, with an undervolt, run at stock, or full overclock