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How to OC with my BIOS?

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October 8, 2014 11:37:08 PM

I'm new to PC gaming, although I have an above average knowledge of hardware, software seems to escape me. I've also never Overclocked before. Can someone tell me how exactly to do it in my BIOS? It doesn't seem to have any multipliers that I can see in CPU configuration. Also will my BIOS adjust voltage according to the multiplier that I choose? Or do I need to do this manually on my BIOS? Am I in the right area of the BIOS? I'd like to at least get 3.4GHZ out of it, best case 3.6Ghz.

Pic of CPU Config in BIOS: http://s45.photobucket.com/user/epicmeatwad1/media/IMG_...

SPECS:
ANTEC 900 case
PSU: 650 Watt PSU x1 12 Volt Rail
CPU: AMD PHENOM II X4 940 Black Edition
CPU Cooler: GAMMAXX 400 120mm cooler with Arctic silver 5 paste
IDLE: 24c LOAD: 36c
GPU: MSI R9 270X 2GB
MOBO: Biostar TA790GX 128M



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October 9, 2014 1:05:17 AM

You have the worst board ever made for anybody who want to do anything in the BIOS aside from reset the default values. I can almost always help somebody out in this regard but not with that board. Hopefully there is still somebody around who has had the misfortune of having figured it out and can help you.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/252111-29-configurati...
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October 9, 2014 1:15:44 AM

I wondered why I couldn't find anything obviously pertaining to overclocking, I know it's possible because it's been overclocked to 3.4Ghz before but I didn't do it, I reset CMOS I think is what it's called today troubleshooting some things...I'll look at that link and see...or maybe upgrade my motherboard, I was thinking about getting an MSI 970 MOBO with an AMD 6 Core eventually...

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October 9, 2014 1:36:32 AM

If you want to overclock, or just want something better, your case is one that I would really recommend it as being a good idea. Biostar is a crap company that makes cheap hardware anyhow, in my opinion. Always has been, always will be. You could get into something decent for a good price right now as a lot of hardware is dropping in price due to the flood of new stuff hitting the market. Plus, you've already got a lot of the necessary components. What is the brand and model number of your PSU?
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October 9, 2014 9:34:39 AM

Just bought this PSU last night because my 550 failed on me, it's a thermaltake, smart 650. Model# SP-650P

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October 9, 2014 9:40:45 AM

Just found overclock options in my BIOS, set a value of 220 and got 3.3Ghz, seems stable, gonna run Prime 95 and go higher.
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October 9, 2014 12:08:43 PM

Get rid of the PSU immediately. I'm sorry bro but that's one of the KNOWN terrible PSUs of all time next to maybe the Thermaltake TR2. Thermaltake only has very few PSU models that are pretty good, the rest are very bad. If you look at the Tier list at the following link you will see that most of Thermaltakes PSUs are Tier 4 or 5, neither of which is recommended for more than use as a paperweight. You want something that is at least Tier 3 and preferably Tier 2b or higher.

Pay particular attention to model number or series, not just brand, as many rebranded PSU brands (Like Corsair, Cooler master and Thermaltake, none of whom make their own PSUs.) have both good and bad product lines. Some only have bad. Some have only good or better, like Seasonic, XFX and Superflower.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1804779/power-supp...
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October 9, 2014 12:11:08 PM

EpicMeatWad said:
Just found overclock options in my BIOS, set a value of 220 and got 3.3Ghz, seems stable, gonna run Prime 95 and go higher.


Good deal on that, I wouldn't leave it overclocked with that PSU though. You're likely to damage something either completely or partially. Maybe even burn out the PSU or another component entirely if the PSU fails. It might even be a good idea to replace that PSU now, maybe you can return the one you just purchased, and plan to replace the motherboard and cpu in the near future. If you get the overclock where you want it along with a good PSU, you might be ok until then.
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October 9, 2014 12:36:31 PM

Well since I already opened the box i'll probably just get in store credit and i'd rather not wait while one is shipped so that limits me..This one's the same price as mine, how do you feel about Corsair? http://www.bestbuy.com/site/corsair-cx-series-modular-c...
Also i'm out of commision for a while because I had surgery so no income for another month almost...After I get back to work, first thing i'll do is replace MOBO and CPU maybe with this?
MOBO: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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October 9, 2014 12:43:57 PM

The Corsair CX series CPUs are Tier 3 units and we see a lot of issues with them here at Tom's. Especially on rigs with mid to high end graphics cards or with systems that have been overclocked. For mainstream computers that have integrated graphics and are not overclocked or if they have lower tiered cards they are probably ok but I always recommend staying away from the CX units due to the fact that I see a lot of people here with problems related to them. Anything made by Seasonic, XFX, Superflower or EVGA is probably ok. Some of the EVGA budget units are kinda borderline but anything that's B1 or higher by them is probably ok. You really want something that's Tier 2B or higher on the PSU Tier list I linked to before but the ones on the Tier 3 list are ok in a pinch although they are not recommended for overclocking.
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October 9, 2014 12:48:33 PM

Makes sense, I'll have a look at that link and see if I can't get a refund and go to my local computer shop they usually have higher end stuff.

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October 9, 2014 1:04:38 PM

It would be a better option.
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