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StrelokS

StrelokS

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Hey guys I just overclocked my GPU,CPU and Memory.

GPU ATI Radeon HD 5670 1GB
CPU Intel Core i3 530
1x 2GB 1333MHz and 1x 4GB 1600MHz

I overclocked the GPU from the AMD Overdrive panel.
-GPU Clock 450MHz now overclocked to 850MHz(max, passed test)
-Memory Clock 1000MHz now overclocked to 1050MHz(max, passed test)

I overclocked the CPU in BIOS:
-Default 2.93GHz(133x22), overclocked to 3.10GHz(141x22)
-All voltage options for CPU are set to [Auto]

When I overclocked the CPU, the RAM speed also changed:
-Default 1333MHz, now overclocked to 1410MHz
-I also set the DRAM voltage from 1.50 to 1.60

In GTA IV benchmark I gained 4 frames on average(GPU OC=2 and CPU & RAM=2)

Honestly I would like to get 8+ frame on average.

What do you guys think, is it possible ???
 
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Eximo
1st gen i-series chips are tied to their BCLK and ram ratios. About the only way to keep going with the ram is manually set it as 1066 memory and then start increasing your bclk.

Auto voltage is not really wise, you should take your current overclock and run GTA4 while you have CPU ID running, see what the max voltage it gets to is. Then go to your bios and set it to that voltage. Start ramping your BCLK up 10MHz at a time until it crashes, then start dropping it by 5MHz until it is stable. If you think it might need a small push, up the voltage a little bit. Make sure to monitor temperatures under load using Core Temp. (You can artifically load the cpu using prime95 or AIDA64)

MEMORY:
133 x 10 = 1333
133 x 8 = 1066

166 x 8 = 1333...
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1st gen i-series chips are tied to their BCLK and ram ratios. About the only way to keep going with the ram is manually set it as 1066 memory and then start increasing your bclk.

Auto voltage is not really wise, you should take your current overclock and run GTA4 while you have CPU ID running, see what the max voltage it gets to is. Then go to your bios and set it to that voltage. Start ramping your BCLK up 10MHz at a time until it crashes, then start dropping it by 5MHz until it is stable. If you think it might need a small push, up the voltage a little bit. Make sure to monitor temperatures under load using Core Temp. (You can artifically load the cpu using prime95 or AIDA64)

MEMORY:
133 x 10 = 1333
133 x 8 = 1066

166 x 8 = 1333
175 x 8 = 1400 (you already verified it will run at 1410, so this is your max target, maybe)

CPU: 166x22 = 3.65Ghz, fairly high voltage, and good cooling,
CPU: 175x22 = 3.85Ghz, you will need a high voltage, and a really good cooling to achieve this, but it may be possible. Good luck.
 
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StrelokS

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Thanks for the advice!
Right now I am at 3.52GHz and 1600MHz memory, all stable so far.

And btw I have only fan cooling, and temp. is actually just fine CPU 34-60 Celsius.
 
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Impressive. With that much thermal overhead you might be able to go a little further. But if you intend to keep it a while longer, that is a fine overclock.

Running at higher voltages will reduce the lifespan of a CPU, but, that only matters if you plan to keep it running for many years. This is why business class CPUs such as Xeons are always locked at their frequencies.
 
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I will stick to CPU 3.52GHz and RAM 1600MHz.
I have been using this PC for 3 years now, and I think that this year or next I will buy a new PC (something that can play all games on high) :D

Anyway thanks for the advice man, I really appreciate it !
 
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