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Is my computer overclocked?

Post Date: 2012-05-10
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Bashtor View Drop Down
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    Posted: 10 May 2012 at 5:44pm
Hey there. Got my DS ODE V2 Lvl 4 computer and have it booted up. I'll try and post a semi-review as I get into it more, but the first impression (at least of it running) is good. On that note, everything I look at says my CPU is running at 3.5 GHz (including in CPU-Z), but I've been told it was overclocked to 4.5 GHz. Am I simply not looking at the right spot or did my overclocked settings get wiped? I don't want to bother calling until I know it's not just me not knowing what I'm doing. This is my first OC'd computer in over 10 years, so I'm really rusty on all that. Thanks.

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Hi Bashtor...Congrats on your new rigBig%20Smile
 
For overclocking to kick in you need to stress it.  With cpu-z running, run a game or go into Windows Experience Index, (Start, Computer, System Properties) and click on it in  blue font.
 
With cpu-z running you'll see in the lower left the oc'ing bump up to about 4500Mhz..
 
Good LuckBig%20Smile
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Thanks bpratt. It was completely me being the moron this time . I was looking at it as it was idle and, of course, the core speed wasn't the least bit taxed then .   I put in a ticket to DS and they called me today and put me straight. Everything is good to go. Thanks for the assist.

Once I run it through the paces, I'll post some kind of review. Only problem I had was shipping related, thus far. DS needs to use more tape. The one strip of tape along the bottom had come almost completely off, and mine only traveled 70 miles up the road. I'd hate to see it travel cross country. I'd blame FEDEX, but once I took the tape off, it wasn't even sticky anymore. They didn't abuse it anymore than any other box, but enough on that subject right now. Otherwise, this thing is doing great. Thanks for the advice and help, once again. I don't regret the purchase so far.   
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We learn by doing.   Enjoy.
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Glad to hear that you're happy with the PC. Make sure you post pics!
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