[Monsk]

So I got system info to show that I had a core i7 processor @2.67ghz 3.40ghz, does that mean that I am running at 3.40 ghz or 2.67ghz? Also, in Device Manager, all 'eight' cpu cores show that the clock speed is2.67 ghz.

 

[michaeljr1186]

you overclocked correctly, don't worry about it.

the 2.67 is the stock speed. the new speed is next to it.

 

[Lord Xeb]

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Originally Posted by michaeljr1186 you overclocked correctly, don't worry about it. the 2.67 is the stock speed. the new speed is next to it.

This ^^^

Just make sure you run OCCT CPU small FFT, Prime 95, or Orthos for at least 2 hours. If it passes, you have a stable OC. And yes you HAVE to run it for two hours or more.

 

[sodina]

2 hours is no where enough.
id say at least 6 hours.

 

[crashdummy35]

I say 10-12 small fft's then at least 8 blend.

I wrote it in a post a while back. I used to skimp on my tests 2...maybe 3 hours...called it stable. No blue screens, no freezes. All good.

Then I started getting random application errors. Especially in my COD games.

A few bits of misread/miswritten info may not be enough to fail you in a stress test after an hour or two, but it's sure enough to start corrupting your operating system.