Intel Northwood P4 3.2 Expectations

Discussion in 'PC hardware help' started by onya, Jan 3, 2007.

  1. onya

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    I've got an intel p4 n/w 3.2 cpu. With a little help, it's going to be o/c'd. What would be the limit to this cpu? 15%=3.68GHz/20%=3.84GHz for eg. All experiences/opinions appreciated.

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  2. elokito

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    i would go for 3.8ghz (make sure u lower the ram so when u oc the fsb it balance up) if it runs stable for 24h then i try 4ghz if it runs stable and less than 55c then leave it there
     
  3. onya

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    Elokito Thanks for the reply, That info sounds good to me, thats if i don't fry something along the way. I'll take it slow and steady. When you say run for 24hrs etc, do you mean under a heavy work load? For eg: run sandra lite (burn in comp)or perhaps you can reccomend something else. Also, the temp range(55c), is this with air cooling or water cooling?

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    with air cooling 55c would b the max under heavy load, some say 60c but that would shorten the processors life more
     

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