Overclocking an ancient CPU

[octester]

I was wondering if there's a way to overclock my core i7 860.

My motherboard is an Asus P7H55-M LX.

[Electronics Wizardy]

I think h55 is pretty locked down with overclocking. 

 

Can you change the multipler or  bus speed?

[Fasauceome]

Well there's a really old thread about a very similar situation here:

 

doesn't seem conclusive but the BIOS version appeared to be a factor. In your BIOS, check out the settings available to you.

 

Also, Intel XTU might be a valid OC option if the BIOS is too locked down. It's free, after all.

 

[octester]

After some testing, it's so locked down that not even Intel XTU can do anything

[SkilledRebuilds]

3 hours ago, octester said:

I was wondering if there's a way to overclock my core i7 860.

My motherboard is an Asus P7H55-M LX.

I've used that board its pretty barebones and likely truly only supports 65w CPU and below with its VRM and Board Weaknesses.

Likely best for simple tasks and office uses this lowend motherboard not for Gamers who squeeze Boards for more.

[octester]

I found the oc options in the bios, increased the clock by 10, and now XTU shows it doesn't drop bellog 3Ghz