Quantcast

Don't have an account? Register Now! Forgot password?

Maximum IT
News

AMD Releases Version 2.1.6 of its Overdrive Overclocking Tool

comment Commentsprint Printemail EmailDeliciousDiggStumbleUponRedditFacebookSlashdot

AMD Game

Normally we don’t track every software revision to every overclocking utility on the net, and for good reason. If we did, we wouldn’t get any other work done. The overclocker’s tool kit consists of dozens of applications to vary the speed of the fans, set and modify clocks, and a few more for benchmarking and checking stability. The ability to wrap all these utilities up into a single easy to use application was the goal of AMD when it created its Overdrive Tool, and the new version 2.1.6 delivers some impressive improvements. The new version has several stability and bug fixes as well as support for newer chipsets and full compatibility with Catalyst 9.2.

For those that haven’t been following the utilities development, the goal of the project was to create a single overclocking utility for AMD / ATI customers that would be a one stop utility for tweaking your system. AMD Marketing Manager Sami Maekinen has also released a series of video demonstrations showing how both enthusiasts and novices alike will find everything they need to dial in the best performance.

Have you given the Overdrive utility a spin? If so hit the jump and let us know how it’s been working for you.

COMMENTS
avatarK7

when I launch it it says cant find K7 family CPU. I have a 5600+ x2 K8 does this work with K8?

Login or register to post comments
avatarhuh?

I using a Ph2 720 which is a K10 and it workst just fine

I use WinXP Pro 32

is it your OS, heard there are problems under Vista

Login or register to post comments
avatarOh

System Requirements

OD looks for AMD 7 series chipset my motherboard must not be compatable or it could be the BIOS not worth the hassel.

AMD motherboard requirements:

RD780 motherboard

RS780 motherboard

RX780 motherboard

RD790 motherboard

BIOS requirements:

A BIOS that supports AMD OverDrive™. The user must get the latest BIOS
version from their motherboard manufacturer that includes AMD OverDrive function
support; otherwise, some functions will be disabled while using AMD
OverDrive.

 

Login or register to post comments
avatarIt's OK

Well, I went and downloaded this program because I am a complete AMD fanboy (Phenom II, Radeon 4870.) However, I still get the same problem I have with Vista, and that is that it does not recognize the Phenom II. The bios is up to date, and cpu-z can recognize it, but nowhere else seems to recognize it. I will admit that it is quite a step up from the overdrive utility on CCC.

Login or register to post comments
avatarI haven't OCed much but from

I haven't OCed much but from what i've done, I'm a lot more comfortable in a GUI

Login or register to post comments
avatar.

BIOS OCing can go higher, but AOD is a great for non suicide/record breaking overclocks. If you aren't trying to break int the sixes with a Ph2, AOD is good for you.

I still prefer BIOS ocing, but I use AOD to experiment before changing the BIOS.

Login or register to post comments

This Month's Issue
FEATURE How to Get FREE Programs, Services, Software & MoreFEATURE Digital Photo Printer RoundupHOW TOBuild a 3D CameraFEATUREDIY Arcade PCWHITE PAPERHow TRIM Works