Guild Wars 2

specs fx4100
asrock extreme4 mobo
radeon HD 7770
6gb ram
700w psu

Im experiencing blue screens when overclocking my cpu higher than 4,1ghz but i saw it can easily go to 4,4ghz on stock cooler, btw i oc through ‘amd overdrive’ because i dont know how to do it with bios
but i saw that the normal HT ref clock is 2000mhz. ive got no idea what HT ref clock is but mine is at 2100 mhz probably because i accidentally increased it in bios not sure. But is the 100mhz higher than stock the reason im getting bsod’s ???

btw temps never went higher than 40C

edit: os is win7 ultimate or something

Just because it has been shown to be overclocked to 4.4 doesn’t mean it will be stable when overclocked. There are many other variables to consider, like differences in the motherboards, voltages etc. Overclocking is a risk, if you are getting BSODs then it’s probably safe to say it’s due to the overclocking. One way to tell for sure is to set it back to stock speed (set everything back to stock in BIOS as well) and see if you still get BSODs. If not, then yes, it’s because of overclocking.

WARNING!!!: I would not recommend overclocking components unless you are well versed in the subject. Beginners can easily fry hardware by overclocking. If you plan on being an overclocker, I would first recommend you read up on the subject (read, read, read). Also make sure you become as familiar with your hardware as humanly possible (again, read , read, read). Knowing what the limitations of your hardware will only help to keep you from inadvertently frying a component.

If you don’t even know how to OC through your BIOS, you definitely shouldn’t OC using AMD Overdrive, especially to that high of an OC. Unless you increase your voltage (which you obviously shouldn’t), that CPU won’t be stable. I suggest you un-overclock your CPU asap, and look for a guide on how to do it right.

ASRock boards aren’t very good to overclock on.

Teknobug.3782:

ASRock boards aren’t very good to overclock on.

Overclocking without any computer knowledge whatsoever isn’t exactly a good start either. It’s like throwing a turbo on a car without knowing what it does, how it does it, or what’s needed to do it.

Rabbiddog.7690:

Just because it has been shown to be overclocked to 4.4 doesn’t mean it will be stable when overclocked. There are many other variables to consider, like differences in the motherboards, voltages etc. Overclocking is a risk, if you are getting BSODs then it’s probably safe to say it’s due to the overclocking. One way to tell for sure is to set it back to stock speed (set everything back to stock in BIOS as well) and see if you still get BSODs. If not, then yes, it’s because of overclocking.

WARNING!!!: I would not recommend overclocking components unless you are well versed in the subject. Beginners can easily fry hardware by overclocking. If you plan on being an overclocker, I would first recommend you read up on the subject (read, read, read). Also make sure you become as familiar with your hardware as humanly possible (again, read , read, read). Knowing what the limitations of your hardware will only help to keep you from inadvertently frying a component.

i know the basics, keep temps low and dont increase voltage if your a noob. is there anything else thats very important?

Ferzend.6532:

Rabbiddog.7690:

Just because it has been shown to be overclocked to 4.4 doesn’t mean it will be stable when overclocked. There are many other variables to consider, like differences in the motherboards, voltages etc. Overclocking is a risk, if you are getting BSODs then it’s probably safe to say it’s due to the overclocking. One way to tell for sure is to set it back to stock speed (set everything back to stock in BIOS as well) and see if you still get BSODs. If not, then yes, it’s because of overclocking.

WARNING!!!: I would not recommend overclocking components unless you are well versed in the subject. Beginners can easily fry hardware by overclocking. If you plan on being an overclocker, I would first recommend you read up on the subject (read, read, read). Also make sure you become as familiar with your hardware as humanly possible (again, read , read, read). Knowing what the limitations of your hardware will only help to keep you from inadvertently frying a component.

i know the basics, keep temps low and dont increase voltage if your a noob. is there anything else thats very important?

You know not to increase the voltage, so that’s good. However, if you were to run your CPU at those speeds, you’d HAVE to increase the voltage. In otherwords, you won’t be able to run it that fast. Try running it at around 3.7GHz or 3.8GHz first, and if that’s stable, slowly creep your way up from there.

InsanityPlea.9163:

Ferzend.6532:

Rabbiddog.7690:

Just because it has been shown to be overclocked to 4.4 doesn’t mean it will be stable when overclocked. There are many other variables to consider, like differences in the motherboards, voltages etc. Overclocking is a risk, if you are getting BSODs then it’s probably safe to say it’s due to the overclocking. One way to tell for sure is to set it back to stock speed (set everything back to stock in BIOS as well) and see if you still get BSODs. If not, then yes, it’s because of overclocking.

WARNING!!!: I would not recommend overclocking components unless you are well versed in the subject. Beginners can easily fry hardware by overclocking. If you plan on being an overclocker, I would first recommend you read up on the subject (read, read, read). Also make sure you become as familiar with your hardware as humanly possible (again, read , read, read). Knowing what the limitations of your hardware will only help to keep you from inadvertently frying a component.

i know the basics, keep temps low and dont increase voltage if your a noob. is there anything else thats very important?

You know not to increase the voltage, so that’s good. However, if you were to run your CPU at those speeds, you’d HAVE to increase the voltage. In otherwords, you won’t be able to run it that fast. Try running it at around 3.7GHz or 3.8GHz first, and if that’s stable, slowly creep your way up from there.

^This. When overlooking to that extent you will need to increase your voltage. Just inch it up until your cpu is stable and remember to watch your temps closely as you do.

Ferzend.6532:

Rabbiddog.7690:

Just because it has been shown to be overclocked to 4.4 doesn’t mean it will be stable when overclocked. There are many other variables to consider, like differences in the motherboards, voltages etc. Overclocking is a risk, if you are getting BSODs then it’s probably safe to say it’s due to the overclocking. One way to tell for sure is to set it back to stock speed (set everything back to stock in BIOS as well) and see if you still get BSODs. If not, then yes, it’s because of overclocking.

WARNING!!!: I would not recommend overclocking components unless you are well versed in the subject. Beginners can easily fry hardware by overclocking. If you plan on being an overclocker, I would first recommend you read up on the subject (read, read, read). Also make sure you become as familiar with your hardware as humanly possible (again, read , read, read). Knowing what the limitations of your hardware will only help to keep you from inadvertently frying a component.

i know the basics, keep temps low and dont increase voltage if your a noob. is there anything else thats very important?

No offense but if all you know are the “basics” then I wouldn’t be attempting any overclocking. Are you familiar with the term “Knows just enough to be dangerous”? Only knowing the basics in overclocking can get you some dead hardware. Best to read more until you have better knowledge of overclocking.

In the meantime I would set everything back to stock and enjoy the game.

^Sorry mom. We’ll make sure to wear our bubbles whenever we go outside.

Swordbreaker.2581:

^Sorry mom. We’ll make sure to wear our bubbles whenever we go outside.

Of course the OP could listen to others offering him help in overclocking. That of course is a dangerous path. I prefer to help him by suggesting he get a better knowledge of the subject before attempting it. But by all means, continue giving him tips on overclocking. It’s not my system (or yours) he’s screwing with.

;)