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[Solved] Overclock AMD II X6 1100T

Forum Overclocking : AMD [Solved] Overclock AMD II X6 1100T

I am new to the building PC world.

I would like to be able to overclock, any help would be greatly appreciated.

Here are my specs:

- CPU (AMD) AMD Phenom II X6 1100T 3.3GHz
- Hard Drive Crucial 128GB SATA III SSD
- Hard Drive 2nd Western Digital Blue 500GB SATA 6Gb/s
- Memory (DDR3) Kingston HyperX 4GB PC-12800 DDR3
- Memory 2nd (DDR3) Kingston HyperX 4GB PC-12800 DDR3
- Operating System Windows 7 64-Bit Home Premium
- Optical Drive ASUS 24X DVD+/-RW SATA
- Power Supply Thermaltake TR2 RX 750W
- Video Card EVGA GTX 560x TI

Reply to jakelconwell

Here's a guide to build up your knowledge and hopefully get you started

http://www.overclock.net/t/777378/ [...] ny-smileys

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Reply to omgitzfatal

First question: Do you have a custom CPU cooler or are you using the default cooler? If you have a custom cooler, you are in business. If you have the default cooler, don't push it more than 10 - 15 %.

My media tower is currently hovering at 4.1 GHZ with an A70 cooler on it by Corsair, with an 1100t cpu.

Message edited by tajisi on 01-23-2012 at 07:16:15 PM

Reply to tajisi

Best answer

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/ [...] multiplier

Follow this guide and you will be fine. This is what I used, along with asking questions here on the forum if any issues arose.

Also, I did not see any aftermarket cpu cooler in your list. If you do not have one, DO NOT waste your time trying to OC. The stock cooler that the 1100t comes with cannot handle the temps of OCing. You will just burn up your CPU.

What aftermarket cooler would you suggest?

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Reply to jakelconwell

jakelconwell wrote :

What aftermarket cooler would you suggest?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 835103099]

The Cooler Master Hyper Evo 212

This is the most recommended CPU cooler. Just about every thread you read recommends this CPU cooler.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 55&Tpk=v8]

The Cooler Master V8

This is the cpu cooler I use. It looks awesome and keeps my cpu temps way down. The only drawback of this CPU for some people is that it is HUGE. If you have the space for this, I would go with it. If not, there is always the 212.

Message edited by sardonicjester on 01-23-2012 at 07:28:28 PM