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MrAMD_Fan · 08-16-09

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Originally Posted by Axxess+

Hmmm.. I don't think I'll unlock my two cores, as it involes too much hassle and will probably lead to artifacts and more... I'll try bumping the multiplier up a bit, though. I can't go really high, stuck with the stock cooler(pun lol) and also... my PSU ha.

Not sure you can unlock with that mobo anyway.....

Brutuz · 08-16-09

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Originally Posted by Axxess+

Hmmm.. I don't think I'll unlock my two cores, as it involes too much hassle and will probably lead to artifacts and more... I'll try bumping the multiplier up a bit, though. I can't go really high, stuck with the stock cooler(pun lol) and also... my PSU ha.

Nah, it's just one option in the BIOS and it works or it doesn't, no problems like that, etc.

wahrheitoderpflicht · 08-16-09

yea every now and then my bios would forget settings, like which drive to boot from. it made me so mad. and idk if its an issue, but if i set my cpu volt to say 1.53 it will only show as 1.51 or 1.52

wahrheitoderpflicht · 08-16-09

or any other voltage setting for that matter. 1.48 is 1.45 and so on

Axxess+ · 08-16-09

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Originally Posted by Brutuz

Nah, it's just one option in the BIOS and it works or it doesn't, no problems like that, etc.

So if there's a problem, I reset the CMOS and I'm good ?

**thlnk3r** · 08-16-09

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Originally Posted by MrAMD_Fan

Think3r... good point... didn't think of the low voltage thing but sounds like some really poor quality control then. But the likelyhood of 2 boards in row?? That is really far fetched....

MrAMD_Fan, yeah true far fetched situation but you never know these days I guess

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Originally Posted by wahrheitoderpflicht

yea every now and then my bios would forget settings, like which drive to boot from. it made me so mad. and idk if its an issue, but if i set my cpu volt to say 1.53 it will only show as 1.51 or 1.52

Wahrheitoderpflicht, speaking of low voltage cmos batteries have you checked yours? Make sure it's at least 3.0+ volts. I typically use a multimeter when checking the voltage. If you have another spare battery try swapping it out.

Let us know

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Originally Posted by Axxess+

So if there's a problem, I reset the CMOS and I'm good ?

Axxess+, that is correct

Good luck

Axxess+ · 08-16-09

^
Yeah, I'll need it lol
But even there, does unlocking the two cores raise the temps enough to make me buy a new heatsink, or will the stock be alright ?

**thlnk3r** · 08-16-09

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Originally Posted by Axxess+

^
Yeah, I'll need it lol
But even there, does unlocking the two cores raise the temps enough to make me buy a new heatsink, or will the stock be alright ?

Axxess+, unlocking the "disabled" cores will probably increase temperatures all around (idle/load). Will the stock heatsink be enough? I don't see why it wouldn't be. If you decide to start overclocking I'd advise keeping an eye on the temperatures though. Of course purchasing an aftermarket cooler shouldn't be out of the question. I recommend picking one up anyways. The Xigmatek S1283 is a great buy in my opinion.

Good luck

Axxess+ · 08-16-09

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Originally Posted by thlnk3r

Axxess+, unlocking the "disabled" cores will probably increase temperatures all around (idle/load). Will the stock heatsink be enough? I don't see why it wouldn't be. If you decide to start overclocking I'd advise keeping an eye on the temperatures though. Of course purchasing an aftermarket cooler shouldn't be out of the question. I recommend picking one up anyways. The Xigmatek S1283 is a great buy in my opinion.

Good luck

Thanks!
Yeah, I think I'll stick to overclocking when I'll get a new heatsink. I need to check out if my board is the 2.0 rev, as the first can't unlock cores.
Anyways. It's not as I *needed' to overclock right now. Sure, unlocking the cores would be nice, but I'll wait for a new heatsink. It's still a blazing fast CPU

Henderson · 08-16-09

Any idea on how to lock the unlocked cores again? I set the Core Calibration option to Disabled in BIOS, but there are still 4 active cores...

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