overclocking advise for new build

[jrotten13]

Just built my first comp.. I want to oc it to get it running as fast and stable as possible. But I domt have much knowlegde with oc so.. Any suggestions.? Idle temp 30c.. load 47c

Asus 990fx r.2 mobo.
200 fsb. 2400 rated
amd 8350 pcu
gygibite amd hd 7800 1g. Crossfire
Gskill sniper 8x2 (16) g ddr3

 

[javathedot]

Your mobo is capable of stable OC (i'm guessing it's a sabertooth). If you're using the OEM HSF, you need to replace it with an aftermarket one. Noctua, Zalman, Cooler Master, etc. For extreme OC, go for Liquid Cooling - Corsair, etc.

 

[jrotten13]

Ah forgot to put that. I do a better msf. Cooler master. Any thought on the kind of oc I can get out of this comp. Trying to keep this build under 1k

 

[javathedot]

Based from what I've read here, safe OC until 4.6Ghz. Or probably 4.8Ghz using top-rated huge HSF but there is no guarantee. Beyond that would definitely need water cooling.

 

[jrotten13]

Based from what I've read here, safe OC until 4.6Ghz. Or probably 4.8Ghz using top-rated huge HSF but there is no guarantee. Beyond that would definitely need water cooling.

Not bad.. cant get any bigger or better fan really.. covers up my ram slots if I do.. sounds good though. What about the fsb and multiplier. Ive heard high fsb and lower multiplier is better than the other way around.

 

[javathedot]

Your RAM heatsink got those tall fins? low profile RAM modules got plenty of room right under Noctua D14 which has 44mm allowance from its base to the first sheet of fins. It's not quite neat but it's the only way to go for air cooling.

G.Skill Sniper has 42mm height profile:

http://www.gskill.com/en/product/f3-10666cl9s-4gbsr-

I'm not sure if it's really gonna fit but theoretically yes.