- Mar 1, 2010
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Hello everyone, I am seeking some advice ...
I did my first build back in March of 2010.
It is an AMD phenom II 955 on a Gigabyte 790xt-UD4. The PSU is an Antec EW-650. OCZ Agility SSD, and Baracuda 500gb storage HDD. I have 8gb of Gskill Ripjaw RAM (frequency @ 1333mhz timings @ 7-7-7-24). Just got a GTX-570 (Gigabyte), and love it. Big step up from my 5770 and then 6850. This is all housed in an Antec 300. Windows 7 home premium x64.
Now, I am getting an itch to over clock my system. I don't think it is worth it to overclock using the stock cooler that I have on it now since it can't be pushed too far over stock settings with this cooler.
This is where the story gets more interesting. When I did my build, I managed to bend a pin on the processor. Using a mechanical pencil, I was thankfully able to (GENTLY) bend the pin back into place, and I have not had any problems with the system since then.
Now, if I do decide to overclock, I will need to get a new cooler. Unless there is some way to work aftermarket parts into a stock cooling system. Given the problem that I had with the bent pin, I am a little nervous to even fool with the cooler or CPU with this system, but I don't know if maybe I am just being overly careful. I've removed heatsinks and fans before and I know how to do it gently, but still.
I really just want some advice as to whether or not people think I am taking an unnecessary risk in taking off the stock cooling system and replacing it. Also, are there any cooling alternatives I may not be aware of?
I appreciate it! Thanks!
I did my first build back in March of 2010.
It is an AMD phenom II 955 on a Gigabyte 790xt-UD4. The PSU is an Antec EW-650. OCZ Agility SSD, and Baracuda 500gb storage HDD. I have 8gb of Gskill Ripjaw RAM (frequency @ 1333mhz timings @ 7-7-7-24). Just got a GTX-570 (Gigabyte), and love it. Big step up from my 5770 and then 6850. This is all housed in an Antec 300. Windows 7 home premium x64.
Now, I am getting an itch to over clock my system. I don't think it is worth it to overclock using the stock cooler that I have on it now since it can't be pushed too far over stock settings with this cooler.
This is where the story gets more interesting. When I did my build, I managed to bend a pin on the processor. Using a mechanical pencil, I was thankfully able to (GENTLY) bend the pin back into place, and I have not had any problems with the system since then.
Now, if I do decide to overclock, I will need to get a new cooler. Unless there is some way to work aftermarket parts into a stock cooling system. Given the problem that I had with the bent pin, I am a little nervous to even fool with the cooler or CPU with this system, but I don't know if maybe I am just being overly careful. I've removed heatsinks and fans before and I know how to do it gently, but still.
I really just want some advice as to whether or not people think I am taking an unnecessary risk in taking off the stock cooling system and replacing it. Also, are there any cooling alternatives I may not be aware of?
I appreciate it! Thanks!
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