Originally posted by: Idontcare
Originally posted by: FalseChristian
aigomorla is right, also. When I have to reinstall Windows XP Pro I put my E8400 back to stock 3GHz from its overclocked 3.91GHz just so I know there will be no problemks with the install. After Windows has installed an then put your overclock back on.
If your OC isn't stable enough to handle the stresses of an OS installation process why on earth would you deem it stable enough to boot your OS after install?
thats the thing IDC.
what is the tollerance? 90% 99%?
I trust you in stability, but i dont trust everyone who posted in this thread, let alone the op.
Sorry no offense, my stress test methods are A LOT riggorus then most people.
I would install Vista Even overclocked, cuz i know my machines are on the same ground as stock stable overclocked, but i dont know that in the OPs case.
4.0ghz vs stock is a big difference, but 3.0ghz vs stock is very tiny.