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[Solved] I7 950 overclock help.

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Hi, I'm new to overclocking and I wanna overclock my i7 950 to 4.0 - 4.2ghz. Can someone please explain to me how to do it? Make a vid?

System specs:
I7 950
Asus p6x58d-e
Noctua NH-D14
Kingston hyperX 12gb (KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX)
Corsair hx-850
Hd 6970

Thnxs.
P.S who ever makes me a vid or finds me a good related vid get best answer!

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Here is a vid for you

The CPU in the Vid is the 920, but the 950 is just a 920 with a higher stock multiplier.

Here is a guide that goes into way more depth

This will let you tweak it more if you looking for the best OC you can get.

Let me know if you need more help

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------------------------------ I7 950 @ 4.2 ghz , Crosair Hx 850, Sapphire HD 6970, Asus P6X58D-E, Coolmaster Haf X, 3x 4gb Kingston HyperX
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