New to overclocking...need help!

stevenmnance

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Hey i'm like a total newb at this overclocking stuff and i want to over clock my amd 4200+ x2 processer and i was wondering if anyone has any ideas on what a safe operating lvls would be any advice would be much appreciated
 

WR

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A64 overclocking isn't as simple as bumping up a front-side bus. While the guide is at least a year old, so is your processor, even if it's in the same family as AMD's best. That guide is completely relevant to your chip.

If you want to make sure you're at safe operating levels, simply don't adjust the voltages up from stock. I believe the CPU runs at 1.35V-1.4V stock, so just remember not to overvolt it past 1.4V if you want to be extra safe. Typically, the only safe way to operate at beyond stock voltage is to use cooling that's better than stock and to monitor core temperature to check how the cooling is holding up.