Overclocking for the first time...

woodlm

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i am wanting to OC my FX-3650, but do not know where to start. are there any guides, or step by step instructions out there to help me with this? i already have an EVO 212, and great cooling in the case, but i am not sure where to go to start the over clocking steps.
 
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^^Basically this.
Also I'd like to add. Always take it slowly. It will take some time to learn what your CPU is capable of and how it reacts to different settings. Kind of like meeting a new friend. You don't really know them until you spend time with them. All chips are different, you might not get the results someone else has gotten and don't try to force it if you can't. It might be a good idea to write on paper your settings in case you lose them when something goes wrong. Stress testing is...
When you find them, read a few of them before making any changes. Be prepared for something to go wrong. Learn how to reset your BIOS defaults before changing anything. Accept that all your warranties are void. Have a realistic goal.
 

PyjamasCat

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^^Basically this.
Also I'd like to add. Always take it slowly. It will take some time to learn what your CPU is capable of and how it reacts to different settings. Kind of like meeting a new friend. You don't really know them until you spend time with them. All chips are different, you might not get the results someone else has gotten and don't try to force it if you can't. It might be a good idea to write on paper your settings in case you lose them when something goes wrong. Stress testing is important. Know how much heat your cooler can handle and whether you have enough voltage to be stable.
 
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