CPU: AMD FX-4170 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 612 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard
Memory: Corsair 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory
Storage: Sandisk Extreme 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 650 2GB Video Card
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Thermaltake Smart 530W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply
Overclocks Factory to 4.3, but I've seen people take it up to 4.7-5.0. I'm a noob, so I don't know how to determine overclocking stuff, any help would be greatly appreciated.
CPU: AMD FX-4170 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 612 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard
Memory: Corsair 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory
Storage: Sandisk Extreme 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 650 2GB Video Card
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Thermaltake Smart 530W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply
Overclocks Factory to 4.3, but I've seen people take it up to 4.7-5.0. I'm a noob, so I don't know how to determine overclocking stuff, any help would be greatly appreciated.
You could probably go to 4.5GHz.
You could probably go to 4.5GHz.
I'd recommend reading this: http://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/comments/k33vz
It's important to know what you're doing before you try doing it. Use coretemp/hwmonitor to watch your temps. Prime95 to stress test. I don't know your current temps but you could probably do 4.7. I took my FX8120 from 3.1 to 3.9 on a similar performing cooler, and still have about 10 degrees extra before I would max out.
I'd recommend reading this: http://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/comments/k33vz
It's important to know what you're doing before you try doing it. Use coretemp/hwmonitor to watch your temps. Prime95 to stress test. I don't know your current temps but you could probably do 4.7. I took my FX8120 from 3.1 to 3.9 on a similar performing cooler, and still have about 10 degrees extra before I would max out.
reillyI'd recommend reading this: http://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/comments/k33vz
It's important to know what you're doing before you try doing it. Use coretemp/hwmonitor to watch your temps. Prime95 to stress test. I don't know your current temps but you could probably do 4.7. I took my FX8120 from 3.1 to 3.9 on a similar performing cooler, and still have about 10 degrees extra before I would max out.
Thanks so much, I've been looking for something like this.
[quote=reilly]I'd recommend reading this: http://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/comments/k33vz
It's important to know what you're doing before you try doing it. Use coretemp/hwmonitor to watch your temps. Prime95 to stress test. I don't know your current temps but you could probably do 4.7. I took my FX8120 from 3.1 to 3.9 on a similar performing cooler, and still have about 10 degrees extra before I would max out.[/quote]
Thanks so much, I've been looking for something like this.
Actually you should read this.
http://www.overclock.net/t/946407/amd-motherboards-vrm-info-database
Your motherboard is only rated for 95W processors. If you overclock your current processor you will exceed the 95W and increase your likelihood of physically damaging the motherboard by a significant amount.
I recommend you do not overclock. But if you want to, I highly recommend you put heatsinks on the VRMs or simply get a better motherboard. But swapping out motherboards isn't as good of a value as getting an FX-6300 95W processor, which will give you better performance than overclocking your 4170. In fact, if you still have the option of returning the 4170 I would recommend you do that and get the FX-6300. Not only does it give you two extra cores, but it is an updated architecture over the 4170.
Actually you should read this.
http://www.overclock.net/t/946407/amd-motherboards-vrm-info-database
Your motherboard is only rated for 95W processors. If you overclock your current processor you will exceed the 95W and increase your likelihood of physically damaging the motherboard by a significant amount.
I recommend you do not overclock. But if you want to, I highly recommend you put heatsinks on the VRMs or simply get a better motherboard. But swapping out motherboards isn't as good of a value as getting an FX-6300 95W processor, which will give you better performance than overclocking your 4170. In fact, if you still have the option of returning the 4170 I would recommend you do that and get the FX-6300. Not only does it give you two extra cores, but it is an updated architecture over the 4170.