overclock cpu and gfx

[h8doastuff]

I want to o'c my cpu its a AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5000+ and its at 2.61GHz

also i want to o'c my gfx, its a NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT, core is at 550 shader is at 1375 and memory is at 500.

I would like to know what are the max settings i could use and still be safe.

 

[hikaricloud]

What motherboard are you running?

Also, is it a Black Edition 5000+?

 

[h8doastuff]

MSI K9N6PGM2-V Motherboard - NVIDIA GeForce 6100, Socket AM2, MicroATX

and no its not black edition

 

[hikaricloud]

Not sure how far you'll be able to push your CPU, but I would try a few mhz increments at a time, check your load temps with prime, see if it's stable. You will have to raise your vcore up a bit as well, but don't do it too much.

As for your gpu...use RivaTuner, but I dunno what a safe OC would be. Just keep an eye on your temps.

 

[h8doastuff]

alright thanks. but is it ok if i use evga precision instead of riva tuner?

 

[hikaricloud]

I guess you could, I don't know much about it. I've always used RivaTuner.

 

[zmatt]

http://www.techist.com/forums/f10/overclocking-basics-temperature-guide-20319/

It's your best friend.