Limits for athlon II x2

88ovrclkr

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Hello,
I overclocked my Athlon II x2 245 from 2.9 to 3.6 and 1.4volts it stays between 20-25c idle with my aftermarket cooler and does anyone know the the limit of voltage for this cpu?
 

kokin

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Most 45nm CPUs should only be set to 1.45-1.5V, anywhere past that you'll be risking overheating, and if your HSF can take it, you can go up to 1.55-1.6V (this isn't recommended for 24/7 usage though).

If you ever go into watercooling, phase, ln2, you can up the voltage up to 1.7-1.8V or higher. :D