Vista - Is that overclocking?(the famous 1:1)

you cant stress test a cpu with a game , 1 hour stress testing isnt enough you need to run at least 8 hours preferably overnight , , download prime95

Prime95 (32bit) - 25.8 Download - EXTREME Overclocking (the 64 bit version is there too)

run blended tests maximum stress , ANY errors or bluescreens and its back to the drawing board cos your cpu isnt stable , if you dont get it stable and i mean properly stable you will start running into problems at some point.

overclocking is a fantastic way of getting maximum bang for your buck with a cpu , but you might as well learn how to do it properly

Good luck

If you really want the inside scoop on 1:1 (which is the OC'ing method I prescribe to and have used to the tune of some eye-popping results), then I suggest following this link fficeffice" />>>
EVGA 780i OC'ing Guide >>
This is for EVGA motherboard OC'ing, but there is much to learn from this guide and the original (680i OC'ing guide), which is linked at the top of the page. Read the 680i OC'ing guide first, then read the one for the 780i. Both of these guides are written on the basis of true 1:1 (Linked/Synced) overclocking and both will give you great insight into all of this, regardless of what motherboard or CPU you have.

But I will say one thing and that is raising the FSB to 400 and lowering the multi of the CPU (which is what you’ve done) is not the best idea. Not that you’re going to harm anything, but its kind of backwards. Doing that, you’re just stressing out the motherboard’s SPP (Northbridge Chipset) and relaxing the heck out of the CPU. There are VERY FEW times I can think of where you will want to actually lower the CPU multiplier. The CPU is the strongest component you have, so its backwards to stress everything else out, except the CPU. >>
So……like others have said and I agree with, please read up on all this stuff and get a better handle on everything before making any more major changes. OC’ing can be a great, fun way to get the absolute maximum out of the hardware you own and if you do it properly, it can be done without much risk or lowering the lifespan of your system.

But in order to achieve that, you need to educate yourself a bit more ^_- Good luck mate>>

Oh, and one more thing, as it pertains to testing your system for stability - this can be a daunting task to say the least if you don't know what you're doing.

But read this guide to testing stability using Prime95. Follow these steps to a T and you will be assured of a 100% safe, sound, and stable system.

Again, GL


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