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slayer32163   05-12-2009 at 01:12:40 AM

i need help to overclock a 5600+ 2.9ghz to 3.3ghz
i have
xfx 730a motherboard
9500gt 512mb
4gig ddr2 400mhz
450w BFG psu
160GB WD hdd


i want to get to 3.3ghz but the bios is locked and i cant find anything that will help me with my issue. I have tried Clockgen but it hasnt let me change anything.
1. Can i get a different bios
2. can i overclock from windows
3 Im Screwed

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r_manic   05-12-2009 at 08:49:37 AM
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Wouldn't you know it! Talked to someone else about OC issues with the 730a a while back: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/252075-29-750a

It may not have the answers you're looking for, but I think the multiplier as hex tidbit may help.

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ibreakstuff   05-12-2009 at 11:29:22 AM
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http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa71/ibreakstuff93/hexmultiplier.jpg


I changed the CPU FID on my 750a to get my multiplier up. I don't know if it will work on your mobo. Keep an eye on your voltages, I had mine set on auto and it got up to 1.6V!

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evongugg   05-12-2009 at 03:02:15 PM
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Read this article for more software options:

The Best Overclocking Software

http://www.tomshardware.com/review [...] ,2059.html


Message edited by evongugg on 05-12-2009 at 03:37:29 PM
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evongugg   05-12-2009 at 03:44:40 PM
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Try SetFSB and nTune from Nvidia.

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ibreakstuff   05-12-2009 at 09:17:48 PM
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You can only lower the multiplier with Ntune, but you can raise the FSB if you want to go that route.

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slayer32163   05-13-2009 at 03:46:48 AM
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i will try nTune because setFSB doesnt have my pll

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slayer32163   05-13-2009 at 03:56:56 AM
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I tried both nTune and setFSB and they all say they dont know what my motherboard is or who manufactured it. Any refrences on new motherboards that are under $100 that overclock well and have at least one pcie 2.0 and atx please. Thanx

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evongugg   05-13-2009 at 01:25:23 PM
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Asus 780G chipset.
More expensive Asus or Gigabyte 790GX or 790FX chipsets.



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