Phenom 9950 overclocking

[Assassin48]

Just my opinion the Foxconn A79A-S is a decent board but i wouldn't buy it again just because of the bios layout its very complicated especially for a beginning Overclocker like myself

Good thing there are forums like these to help out those in distress

THANKS EVERY ONE AGAIN FOR THE HELP ESPECIALLY CP!!!!

 

[cdnbum88]

Does anyone use the Xigmatek-1283 HSF on their 9950?

I have the 9700 AM2 and bringing that back and getting this one.

I have read a lot of good things about it and the numbers kinda speak for themselves.

 

[erb]

While I await my Phenom 9950 and Asrock AOD790GX I was wondering if I will be ok using my Thermaltake Venus 12 heatsink while I OC the Phenom to around 3.2GHz, or should I get something better for cooling it down?

 

[Assassin48]

Here are some nice choices

Zalman 9700

Thermalright True Ultra-120 eXtreme

Thermalright IFX-14 Internal Fire eXtinguisher AMD

I have a wc cpu but i do have the zalman 9700 and it was really good for 3 days then went to water

 

[Chicken Patty]

Just my opinion the Foxconn A79A-S is a decent board but i wouldn't buy it again just because of the bios layout its very complicated especially for a beginning Overclocker like myself

Good thing there are forums like these to help out those in distress

THANKS EVERY ONE AGAIN FOR THE HELP ESPECIALLY CP!!!!

no problem dude, thats what we are all here for, at least me. Yeah I think there are better choices out there, god just the bios will make me not buy it hehe. But hey, you learned it pretty well

 

[Chicken Patty]

Does anyone use the Xigmatek-1283 HSF on their 9950?

I have the 9700 AM2 and bringing that back and getting this one.

I have read a lot of good things about it and the numbers kinda speak for themselves.

cdnbum, welcome aboard (fairly new). The xigmatek cooler is very good, people achieve very good temps with it, and I believe for the price it is still very good. However if you want another good air cooler for your CPU, Zalman is the way to go. Very good stuff.


Zalman 9700
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118020

 

[Chicken Patty]

While I await my Phenom 9950 and Asrock AOD790GX I was wondering if I will be ok using my Thermaltake Venus 12 heatsink while I OC the Phenom to around 3.2GHz, or should I get something better for cooling it down?

ERB, welcome to TPU buddy.

That fan doesn't look that great, but could probably give you some decent results.

You should be able to go from 2.6 GHz to 3.0 GHz without having to raise up the cpu voltage. Meaning you can get a nice decent overclock and not have to raise voltage which generates more heat. At least until you get a better cooler. Assasin indicated some really good coolers above. What do ya think? Give it a shot, just monitor your temps. I was able to do 3.3 GHz @ 1.5v on the factory AMD cooler without problems. Temps idled at around 40ºc and maxed out at 55-56ºc under load. But then again at 1.5v!!!!

 

[erb]

I've checked into the heatsinks mentioned in here and they look good but my issue is mainly space and price. It looks like I have about 5 1/4" of space from the surface of the motherboard to the top before I run into clearance issues and most of those heatsinks are over 6" tall

On second thought I do have another older case laying around that looks like it will give me about 7" worth of clearance and it does have a couple of additional fans compared to my current case.. Hmm

 

[Chicken Patty]

I've checked into the heatsinks mentioned in here and they look good but my issue is mainly space and price. It looks like I have about 5 1/4" of space from the surface of the motherboard to the top before I run into clearance issues and most of those heatsinks are over 6" tall

If you don't mind, what case are you using?

 

[erb]

If you don't mind, what case are you using?

Generic Mid Tower ATX

 

[Chicken Patty]

Generic Mid Tower ATX

I have a mid tower with a thermal take big typhoon and i Had just enough clearance to put on the side panel with a fan attached. It was less than an inch away from each other.

Heres my case in case you didnt see it, althouhg i am watercooled now and have no big fan, but so you can more or less compare size and see if you think you have more or less the same clearance as me.

 

[Assassin48]

I had the Zalman in this case with the 4 fans were the plexi is and i just had enough room
Here are the pics i promised
Still havent recieved my Ram Cooler
The Plexi is Dirty!!!

 

[Chicken Patty]

I had the Zalman in this case with the 4 fans were the plexi is and i just had enough room
Here are the pics i promised
Still havent recieved my Ram Cooler
The Plexi is Dirty!!!

damn dude, thats nice. Looks great. Like the UV reactant cables

 

[Assassin48]

damn dude, thats nice. Looks great. Like the UV reactant cables

I actually did it myself it was a pain but it looks good in the end cant wait for the Ram Cooler

 

[Chicken Patty]

I actually did it myself it was a pain but it looks good in the end cant wait for the Ram Cooler

what do you mean did it yourself?

The Ram cooler looks awesome bro, you'll effin love it.

 

[Assassin48]

I sleeved each power supply cable with the uv blue

 

[Chicken Patty]

I sleeved each power supply cable with the uv blue

oh wow, thats great. Was it hard to do? I am planning on doing it, should be fun if it comes out right hehe.

 

[jason1980]

AMD Quad 9950 Phenom Black Edition with Xigmatek Red Scorpion CPU cooler on a MSI DKA 790GX Platinum board.
Team Xtreem 4GB 1066
Win XP Pro SP3
guys, total noob abt overclocking here. how do i go abt overclocking my CPU and rams?

 

[AphexDreamer]

AMD Quad 9950 Phenom Black Edition with Xigmatek Red Scorpion CPU cooler on a MSI DKA 790GX Platinum board.
Team Xtreem 4GB 1066
Win XP Pro SP3
guys, total noob abt overclocking here. how do i go abt overclocking my CPU and rams?

Well typicaly you press the delete key at post to enter your BIOS. From there you can change your FSB, CPU Multi, etc.

Your CPU frequency is calculated by multiplying your CPU Multi x FSB = CPU frequency

ex. 200FSB x 12.5 Multi = 2500Mhz

Just increase the FSB by 10 or the Multi by .5 and you get an OC

ex 210FSB x 12.5 = 2625 Mhz

For a more elaborate guide just go here http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=58746&page=90 and look at post 2244

 

[Assassin48]

CP if you want to do this make sure you get a molex tool it will make it way easier its only $10 from frozencpu.com also get som hest shrink 1 size bkgger then your sleeving

 

[H82LUZ73]

I bought a PCPower Cooling 750watt Crossfire psu and all the cables are sleeved to the plugs.Looks nice in the case the other Phenom is in with the M3A79-T....wonder if the guy would notice his board has been switched.

here is the a for mentioned Other Phenom Case (My old generic with M3A79-T Deluxe 2Gig Patroit DDR2 6400,AMD Phenom 9950Be,ATI 2900XT,Creative Audigy 2 ,With the Zalman 9700 the big copper one.All powered by a PC Power Cooling Crossfire edition 750 Watt Psu.)

http://www.techpowerup.com/gallery/1724/__6.jpg

 

[erb]

I've gone and ordered the Sunbean Core Contact Freezer. Newegg has a $10 MIR on it right now (through Halloween) Total with shipping before MIR: $43.96.

Thanks for the pictures CP, I believe my spare case will accommodate this heatsink.
Another advantage to using my old case would be the fact that it has a few more fans and has one of those really large fans in the front which is missing from my current case.

 

[fullinfusion]

For all of us using Vista 64 bit there is a new update for performance and reliability
KB957200
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...9c-e98f-4779-9d23-7d7a944f77ac&DisplayLang=en

 

[Chicken Patty]

CP if you want to do this make sure you get a molex tool it will make it way easier its only $10 from frozencpu.com also get som hest shrink 1 size bkgger then your sleeving

Thanks i'll keep it in mind. Do this once I get the bigger case. For now I dont think I can fit another screw hehe.

 

[Chicken Patty]

I've gone and ordered the Sunbean Core Contact Freezer. Newegg has a $10 MIR on it right now (through Halloween) Total with shipping before MIR: $43.96.

Thanks for the pictures CP, I believe my spare case will accommodate this heatsink.
Another advantage to using my old case would be the fact that it has a few more fans and has one of those really large fans in the front which is missing from my current case.

no problem, glad the pics helped a bit. Keep us posted on the progress.