Overclock HP XW8400

[jc32370]

Hi

I have a two processor HP XW8400 workstation, it has 5160 (3GHz) processors in it. I have reviewed the FAQ on overlocking but in my BIOS I cannot ammend (or even see options) for modifying the clocking speeds.

Am I being stupid...

Thanks in advance.

Jason

 

[Shadow703793]

That's because you have a OEM PC! Your BIOS is locked. You can't OC on most HP, Dell,etc. because they lock their BIOS.

 

[jc32370]

what a shame!

I have now purchased a machine to replace the XW8400, I have ordered a T7500 workstation with 2 x W5580 3.2GHz processors, 24GB RAM and SAS drives. This shouldn't need overclocking!

 

[photonboy]

You must be doing something bizarre that needs 24GB of RAM.

 

[jc32370]

You must be doing something bizarre that needs 24GB of RAM.

LOL, I wouldn't call it bizarre - just CPU + MEM hungry!

 

[randomizer]

You must be doing something bizarre that needs 24GB of RAM.

He's building a dual LGA1366 workstation, 24GB is hardly overkill. Anyone who needs 16 threads is obviously not just playing Crysis.

 

[PsyKhiqZero]

yeah they're definately running GTA IV too.

 

[randomizer]

True that :lol: