Overclocking, Best OS?

[Guest]

So the question is self explanatory, Which one of the Microsofts OS's is best for overclocking?

Explanations if you want, and I mean for general overclocking, CPU, RAM and GPU

|also there was a bit of confusion on where I could post it, since it could fall into Operating Systems & Overclocking so I went with the most logical place, Overclocking cause its related to that XP | 

[MDPS]

I don't think the OS will make much difference other than compatibility with 3rd party software you may use. All overclocking is done in your motherboard's BIOS. I would honestly say Windows 7 due to having lots of compatibility with 3rd party overclock monitoring and regulating software if that's what you mean.

[Guest]

I don't think the OS will make much difference other than compatibility with 3rd party software you may use. All overclocking is done in your motherboard's BIOS. I would honestly say Windows 7 due to having lots of compatibility with 3rd party overclock monitoring and regulating software if that's what you mean.

The reason why I ask that is how demanding the OS's are and what is the most demanding (which I'm assuming Windows 8/8.1 is the most demanding) Windows 10 is an absolute bitch to run Cinebench tests because it freezes explorer.exe

[MDPS]

Then probably Windows 7 as I previously said.

[Nena Trinity]

Windows 10 had issues for some B or H boards with Pentiums I heard so...

[App4that]

I haven't had a issue with cinebench and 10, in fact I gained 20 points.

[arnavvr]

WIndows XP for 2D benching, Windows 10/8.1 for 3D depending on drivers.

[techguru]

The reason why I ask that is how demanding the OS's are and what is the most demanding (which I'm assuming Windows 8/8.1 is the most demanding) Windows 10 is an absolute bitch to run Cinebench tests because it freezes explorer.exe

theres nothing wrong with windows 10 and it doesn't freeze or lag...unless there is something wrong with your hardware...win10 uses hardware differently then in the past os's..so if you got some bad hardware..then yes it might crash

[Guest]

theres nothing wrong with windows 10 and it doesn't freeze or lag...unless there is something wrong with your hardware...win10 uses hardware differently then in the past os's..so if you got some bad hardware..then yes it might crash

here's the main reason why I don't like 10, you have to go into task manager, set priority access to realtime (Unlike 7) And you know, it'll freeze Explorer.exe and then if you come right out of a fresh overclock, you can't tell if your system has crashed or not.

[techguru]

here's the main reason why I don't like 10, you have to go into task manager, set priority access to realtime (Unlike 7) And you know, it'll freeze Explorer.exe and then if you come right out of a fresh overclock, you can't tell if your system has crashed or not.

none of the 40 or so pcs ive installed windows 10 on so far have any real problems on them

so I can tell you its not windows ...but your hardware

 

the biggest problem I had with one of them was a bios bug that I had to mod the bios for to fix

 

also should mention I don't overclock..and always have everything on the bleeding edge of updates for drivers and firmware...

[Guest]

none of the 40 or so pcs ive installed windows 10 on so far have any real problems on them

so I can tell you its not windows ...but your hardware

 

the biggest problem I had with one of them was a bios bug that I had to mod the bios for to fix

 

also should mention I don't overclock..and always have everything on the bleeding edge of updates for drivers and firmware...

That might be why, I'm not the most up-to-date on my Windows copies (I was running the Win-10-Tech-Preview build (don't ask my why I put -'s there I couldn't find the space bar cx)) I'm also not one of the first users to report lower Cinebench scores from Windows 10, I think I might just switch back to 8 when I have the cash to buy a legit copy. Thanks for the response.

It could be my hardware, I'm not in denial its not , I'm aware I was overclocking on an entry level PSU and entry level Motherboard.

[Lays]

@Ronnie76

 

XP for older 2d benchmarks, superpi runs well on xp.

 

Things like cinebench R15, windows 7.  Stripped install if you can find one.

 

 

Then depending on the 3d benchmark, sometimes windows 8 can give better scores than 7, but it tends to vary a bit.  I believe unigine valley benefits from 7 over 8.1.

 

I think most of the guys going for firestrike records use stripped 8 installs.

[Guest]

@Ronnie76

 

XP for older 2d benchmarks, superpi runs well on xp.

 

Things like cinebench R15, windows 7.  Stripped install if you can find one.

Alright, will look into

[Lays]

Alright, will look into

 

updated post

[Guest]

updated post

more into CPU based as you know c:

http://www.rt7lite.com/rt-se7en-lite-downloads/ That would work, no?

[Lays]

more into CPU based as you know c:

http://www.rt7lite.com/rt-se7en-lite-downloads/ That would work, no?

 

 

Yeah should work.

 

 

The BEST method for this, is to have a 24/7 normal OS that you use everyday, then make a separate like 50 GB partition for your benchmarking OS.  ( Or just have a second HDD/SSD that has it and you can just plug-it in whenever you need to.)

 

This is how I do it and it works good.   The even better part is if you ever fuck up that 50GB partition, you can just re-install windows easily without any hassle.

 

 

 

What you should do is:

 

Make a folder on your 24/7 OS called like "benchmarking installs"  and put EVERY benchmark you want to run in the folder, this includes drivers too.  ( Another place you can put it is on a big usb drive)

 

Then when you're on the other OS, instead of having to install hella drivers for internet, etc, you can just simply go into file browser and find that folder and install your programs.  The other benefit to this is if you have to re-install windows, you don't have to go redownload everything.   This makes it really easy to save time.

 

 

Here is what mine looks like:

 

[Guest]

-Snip-

 

Okay

So, I have a 1TB drive I'm not using so I'll just use that, 

Install Stripped OS and overclocking tools ONLY, 

Since I don't have anything installed because of my PC reset ( sad face) I'm still downloading the tools as I need them.

i also can't seem to download it ):

[Lays]

Okay

So, I have a 1TB drive I'm not using so I'll just use that, 

Install Stripped OS and overclocking tools ONLY, 

Since I don't have anything installed because of my PC reset ( sad face) I'm still downloading the tools as I need them.

i also can't seem to download it ):

 

 

When it comes to OC'ing cpu, you'll have lots of BSOD and stuff.  So it's really best to be prepared to waste as little as time possible so you can spend more time benchmarking

 

Anything you can do to save time helps, especially when doing Ln2 so you aren't wasting tons of Ln2.

[Guest]

When it comes to OC'ing cpu, you'll have lots of BSOD and stuff.  So it's really best to be prepared to waste as little as time possible so you can spend more time benchmarking

 

Anything you can do to save time helps, especially when doing Ln2 so you aren't wasting tons of Ln2.

I might end up installing it as soon as they get the link fixed (hopefully soon and just hope it was Windows 10 that stunned my Overclocking Abilities) or wait till I get the XPower board, 500R, RAM, Fans ect. Hopefully I'll have some cash left so I can get a 16 gig kit of RAM instead of 8, Btw, does the amount of RAM you have effect your Cinebench score or is it just speed?

[Lays]

I might end up installing it as soon as they get the link fixed (hopefully soon and just hope it was Windows 10 that stunned my Overclocking Abilities) or wait till I get the XPower board, 500R, RAM, Fans ect. Hopefully I'll have some cash left so I can get a 16 gig kit of RAM instead of 8, Btw, does the amount of RAM you have effect your Cinebench score or is it just speed?

 

 

Nope as long as you have enough ram to run the system and benchmark you'll be ok.