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Can I overclock x4 965 with this mother board?

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So this is my motherboard , i jsut want to know if i can overclock my CPU with this
MSI 970A-G45 9 Series AM3+ Motherboard
Processor Socket: AMD


Processor Interface: Socket AM3+


Form Factor: ATX


Processors Supported: AMD Sempron
AMD Phenom II
AMD Athlon II
AMD AM3+ FX


Multi-GPU Support: CrossFireX Ready


HyperTransport Bus: 4.8GT/s


Northbridge: AMD 970


Southbridge: SB950


Memory Supported: DDR3 1333MHz
DDR3 1066MHz
DDR3 1600MHz
DDR3 2133MHz (OC)
DDR3 800MHz
DDR3 1866MHz


Memory Type: DDR3


Number of Pins: 240-Pin


Maximum Memory Supported: 32GB - 64bit


Number of Slots: 4


Max. Memory Supported Per Slot: 8GB


Channels: 8 Channels


Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892


LAN Type: 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit


PS/2 Keyboard Connectors: 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port


Serial Communication Ports: 1


Parallel Ports: None


USB Ports (Total): 14


USB 3.0 Ports: 2 (rear)


USB Rear Panel Ports: 6


USB Onboard Headers: 3 - (expandable to 6 USB ports)


LAN Ports: 1


Audio Out Jacks: 4


IDE Headers: None


FDD Headers: None


Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s Headers: None


Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s Headers: 6


ATX Power Connectors: 1 x 24-pin ATX Main Power Connector


PC Power Connectors: 1 - 8 Pin


Fan Connectors: 1 x CPU
2 x System


S/PDIF Connectors: 1 - Optical
1 - Header


VGA Ports: None


DVI Ports: None


HDMI Ports: None


DisplayPorts: None


PCI Slots: 2


PCI Express X1 Slots: 2


PCI Express X16 Slots: 2


RAID Support: Yes


RAID Modes: 0
1
10
5


Length: 30.5cm


Width: 22.5cm

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anort3 said:
You should. That board has some of the worst reviews I have ever seen on newegg though. Hopefully you have a decent one.


I Can overclock it ? But it's the worst MoBo ? hmm , what MoBo do you recommend of me getting , A cheap and Decent one. thanks Also How do I know if I can overclock a MoBo ? Thanks a lot !
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Wisecracker said:
I suspect it's as good as any 970-chipset motherboard, but for whatever reason there is now an MSI 970A-G46 AM3+ available.

Oh I will check that MSI 970-G46 but can you overclock it ? and until how many GHz Can I overclock my processor with this motherboard ?
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Every chip is different, but a C3 stepping should do it at 10% less voltage than a C2.

What you will find is the AMD 'volt wall' -- additional voltage will allow little in clock speed but simply drive temps higher.

Here are your operating specs . . .

Some folks go quite higher -- that's up to you, your motherboard and your level of cooling.



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I have found that the AMD 965 BE C3 requires gobs of voltage above 3.8 GHz..I have to get the voltage to 1.49v - 1.54v from 3.9 GHz - 4.3 GHz...I am using an 890 chipset so your results will vary as far as keeping the chip stable...DANGER: MAKE SURE TO KEEP THE HEAT IN CHECK !!!! This is just my experiences with that chip...I do not use lower chipsets to OC as it just causes stability issues.

lowjack989 said:
I have found that the AMD 965 BE C3 requires gobs of voltage above 3.8 GHz..I have to get the voltage to 1.49v - 1.54v from 3.9 GHz - 4.3 GHz...I am using an 890 chipset so your results will vary as far as keeping the chip stable...DANGER: MAKE SURE TO KEEP THE HEAT IN CHECK !!!! This is just my experiences with that chip...I do not use lower chipsets to OC as it just causes stability issues.

with this motherboard what is the highest Ghz and voltage I can get ?

Umm maybe I am losing it but carlo have you even said exactly what CPU you you will be overclocking? It could be anything from an Athlon II 245 to an FX-8150 and that's what makes all the difference as to what clock speed you might achieve.

EDIT: Oh it's in the title lol. Ignore me.

bardacuda said:
Umm maybe I am losing it but carlo have you even said exactly what CPU you you will be overclocking? It could be anything from an Athlon II 245 to an FX-8150 and that's what makes all the difference as to what clock speed you might achieve.

EDIT: Oh it's in the title lol. Ignore me.


LOL ! Made my day xD
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