I finally have my first build up and running great (except some RAM issues mentioned in a minute) with, in my opinion, impressive results. I also have all my liquid cooling parts ordered and will be putting it together this weekend. For Reference everything will be cooled besides the SouthBridge. Couldn't find any waterblocks for it on the Asus Crosshair Formula-Z.
Anyways, my plan is to start with overclocking! I've read through alot of guides and general information about overclocking and I believe I have enough knowledge to start the fun. Although, I do have a few questions I couldn't find in the information I've found.
When first putting my build together and running tests, I couldn't get my computer to run my RAM at it's rated 2400MHz. I have to set the MB to manual/detect, and it keeps it at 1600MHz or something like that. From these forums it seems to be because it's too high for my CPU speeds and what not.
So my question starts with this; is it more ideal to increase my BCLK until I reach my rated RAM speeds (if my CPU can handle that) then once at rated RAM speeds start increasing the CPU frequency until I reach max stable speeds within rated temps? (I know RAM speeds don't make much of a difference, but I think OCers will understand doing it just for the sake of it)
Also, is it more logical when going for an entire system overclock, to increase all components, in small intervals of course, at the same time? Or is it best to OC one component at a time?
My theory is that if I were to OC one component at a time, i'd reach my cooling capasities making the next component much more difficult to OC while staying within temp ranges. I could be completely wrong.
Lol hope that wasn't too long. Any help will be much appreciated. I also listed my main components below. Don't think it'll matter for my questions, but I did just in case. Thank you!
AMD FX-8120
ASUS Crosshair Formula-Z (EK CPU & NB Blocks)
EVGA GTX 680 (EK Block)
Anyways, my plan is to start with overclocking! I've read through alot of guides and general information about overclocking and I believe I have enough knowledge to start the fun. Although, I do have a few questions I couldn't find in the information I've found.
When first putting my build together and running tests, I couldn't get my computer to run my RAM at it's rated 2400MHz. I have to set the MB to manual/detect, and it keeps it at 1600MHz or something like that. From these forums it seems to be because it's too high for my CPU speeds and what not.
So my question starts with this; is it more ideal to increase my BCLK until I reach my rated RAM speeds (if my CPU can handle that) then once at rated RAM speeds start increasing the CPU frequency until I reach max stable speeds within rated temps? (I know RAM speeds don't make much of a difference, but I think OCers will understand doing it just for the sake of it)
Also, is it more logical when going for an entire system overclock, to increase all components, in small intervals of course, at the same time? Or is it best to OC one component at a time?
My theory is that if I were to OC one component at a time, i'd reach my cooling capasities making the next component much more difficult to OC while staying within temp ranges. I could be completely wrong.
Lol hope that wasn't too long. Any help will be much appreciated. I also listed my main components below. Don't think it'll matter for my questions, but I did just in case. Thank you!
AMD FX-8120
ASUS Crosshair Formula-Z (EK CPU & NB Blocks)
EVGA GTX 680 (EK Block)