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What do I need for overclocking?

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So I follow linus's video but the programs needed are not to clear. What I have right now is HWmonitor for temps, Cpu z for CPU info, and Prime95 and Intel burn test for temps and stability. Am I clear to go? Oh also, I have a motherboard and a CPU too. @Tafel_Kafel  :P

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You should be using intel XTU for stress testing, not other programs.

 

But other than that you're good.

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So I follow linus's video but the programs needed are not to clear. What I have right now is HWmonitor for temps, Cpu z for CPU info, and Prime95 and Intel burn test for temps and stability. Am I clear to go?

I'd use AIDA64 for stress testing but IBT will still be fine. You're okay

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So ditch Prime95 and Intel Burn test? If I only need intel XTU I will delete the rest, clutter.

Yes, always use XTU for intel CPUs, especially hawell.

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It's too.

The amount of to's instead of too's I've seen is insane, pls stop.

I'm not even british/murican but damn

I found the amount of "would of" instead of "would have" I've seen around here (mostly by native english speakers, I think) much more astonishing.  :D  Just an "o" less may sometimes be only a simple typo. ^_^

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