When you get a new CPU and want to overclock, typically you need to verify and stabilise your tested settings. First off let us remind you that we always recommend increments of 100MHz on cpu frequency (from the default base clock frequency upwards). In the first stage you overclock your CPU, in the second the RAM memory. Once you get a lockup or inability to boot, back down to the previous setting and typically that is your stable result in it’s highest threshold.
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How to Benchmark with Team Fortress 2
Open console (~) Type ‘record #‘ (Replace # with desired filename). Once you’re done recording what you want, type ‘stop‘ into console, then leave the game type “timedemo #” (Replace # with desired filename) to start benching if you want just to play the video (not benchmarking) then: type ‘demoui‘ or press Shift-F2. Both will … Read more