Overclocking 101 - Part 3 - The Torture Tests

Please RATE and Comment. This is Part 3 of the Guide. Will you or have you overclocked your CPU yet?
Video Notes:
CPU-Z - http://cpuid.com/cpuz.php
PRIME95 - http://mersenne.org/freesoft/
ORTHOS - http://techpowerup.com/downloads/385/
SpeedFan - http://almico.com/speedfan440.exe
EVEREST - http://lavalys.com
Core Temp - http://alcpu.com/CoreTemp/
AOD - http://game.amd.com
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[zver711]

I have a Core 2 Extreme QX 6850 CPU, in CM HAF 932 case with CM V8 cooler. I'm a bit worried since Real Temp always showing my temps around 39-45 C (I moved multiplier from 9 to 10 but didn't see any difference in temps). I have removed V8, tried the stock fan - temps went up. Put the CM V8 back - no result. Torture tested with Prime95 and OCCT for 8-12 hours with no apparent errors but I still worry about my temps. Should I? I have some experience in system building but I appreciate advise.

[PCWizKid]

@zver711, those temps are fine. Are you overclocking at all?

[Zillerz3]

Q1.Hey PCWizKid can SpeedFan also be used for fan speed controlling?

Q2. For CPU Speed control do i have to have the 4 pin connector for the cpu fan or can i do it with 3?

[PCWizKid]

@Zillerz3 Speedfan should only be used to monitor fan speeds. A 3pin fan connector can be controlled yes.

[ipwn3r123]

Speedfan only detects my cpu temp. Any ideas why my computer is not decting other stuff....

[Firedragon41520]

@PilotGery1 and get a compatible and good one

[FriezaReturns00001]

That CPU-Z program help out to let me know what was in the boot up menu and more...

[ahyolmu]

Very good explanation, very cool and relaxed easy tutorial, dont see much of these quality tutorial often. THank you pcwiz

[andiedrous]

@10AlexP10 do not overclock a laptop, you are exactly right that you cannot change the heatsink without some serious surgery.

[extremepsychogamer]

i am constantly getting a rounding error in prime95. i am overclocking an amd phenom x3 8400 with 4 gb ddr2 pc5300 ram. help??

[PilotGery1]

@LucifersDisciple6 no need.... the cooler wasnt installed properly... it is now... get around 70 most of the time....

[LucifersDisciple6]

@PilotGery1 no, get a new cooler

[PilotGery1]

hey... my Core i3 temperature reach 104-105 when i do the Stability Tes (OCCT)....

is it good... the status is showing hot...

[TheFearNL]

Hey PCWizKid,

Can overclocking cause to hurt the cpu so it wont work properly as long as a cpu which hasnt been overclocked? or shouldnt it matter?

Thanks for all the videos