The Official OC (OverClocking) Thread!

I've just got the retail fan that amd sends out with their processors. I want to get something more, but haven't looked for anything yet.

 

Hello,

I just got this fan for my dad

http://www.excaliberpc.com/product_info.php?cPath=167_632_640&products_id=2542

43c under full load with my old xp3000 barton. Works great. About 36c idle

 

That's a god fan I've been using for a while now and I do a lot of video encoding and it keeps m chip well below temp specs.

 

I thought about overclocking just a little bit...Not a whole lot...If I can get it up to 1.70ghz that is fine.....Don't know what processor ....it's an 1800+ Athlon...I got this at Wal-mart for $498, it's a budget PC, so which every one of those processors is the cheapest is probably what I got right?

 

Usuaully inexpensive computers have OK processors. Where they save money is with integrated gaphics, audio, and inexpensive Memory. Athough it's possible I would say that it's highly unlikely that your system can be overclocked.

 

Yeah alot of my friends laugh at me for buying a PC from Wal-mart. I think I got a pretty good deal on this thing, bought it over a year and a half ago, and the same $498 Computer they offer now isn't really all that different then the one I have now. The only differences I really see are the newer model comes with a little more memory 256mb standard, which mine came with a 128mb chip, and mine has the 1800+ processor the new deal comes with something around 2200+ processor or something comparable through Intel's Celeron line. I'm guessing the newer budget machine can only take a max memory of 1 gig, and it comes with all Intergrated Video And Audio like mine. The difference is, the Budget computer Wal-mart Sells today is a Compaq, which is the same as HP now, the Compaq sure looks nice though, nice case. My next computer is going to be Hand Built by me, I'm no expert on the matter, but I did put memory in my machine before which is easy as 1-2-3, and have a good understanding of a computer. My Friends tell me to hold off on getting a new computer right now because of the 64bit Processors coming out by AMD, soon Pentium will have 64big Processors and they tell me that would be the time to upgrade...They tell me it's a waste to upgrade to a 32bit system when the 64's are going to be taking over within the next year or so. Might be some truth in that. My friends also tell me, it ends up costing you more money building your own computer, they say quote " You can buy a good Sony Vaio Computer with everything you need for a cheaper price already put together" Would never buy a Sony Computer though, don't like em. Wouldn't you agree buying an already built computer you're not going to get the highest quality guts inside? (Video) (Sound) Cards, Motherboard, and so on... I really like those Computer cases that have the clear sides to them, so you can see everything in your computer. If I'm spending $200-$400 on a video card, I want to see the thing work, I want to see the trophy piece inside. I have alot to learn about computers, I could probably write a book on everything I don't know about them. Been in the Computer game for about 6 years now, and it's cool to keep learning more and more about them. I am a up and coming computer geek, or better yet a computer geek who still has more to learn, if that is possible. The only thing I don't like about it is...You spend all this money on a Kick ass video card, Sound Card, Motherboard, DVD Burner and so on, within a year or so everything you bought and thought was top of the line is now outdated and stuff is out that is 3 times quicker and better...Sad isn't it...Bassically you cannot keep up with it, unless you got the money to do it.

 

Your freind couldn't be more wrong about building your own computer. You have to really dig deep and understand exaclty what is in these computers you buy off of the shelf.

The motherboard is most likely crap, with no overclocking options, no sata, it will be missing a lot of features.

The ram will be no name ram really cheap stuff.

My dad went and bought a brand new dell from cosco for 2400 dollars. When I found out about this I marched him right back to return it.

I built him a watercooled rig inside of the new coolermaster wavemaster case. Using swiftech blocks and radiator and a enhiem 320gph pump. We put an abit ic7-max 3 with a p4 2.8 ghz processor. 1 gig of corsair ram (pc3200@2,2,2,5). a 200 gig sata hardrive and a 9800 pro. I gave him my old 19" monitor and he was ready to go.

The total cost came to about 1800 dollars with shipping and tax.

 

Praetor is absolutly right about the 64 bit applications. I know a guy that went out and paid
750 bucks for the 3200 as soon as it came out.

He still hasn't used the processor (he doesn't have
the money to buy other parts) and the price has plumeted. Even when he does get it working my mobile
2500 is going to whoop it at 2.7 ghz.

I am not saying that they are bad chips, but when you buy it for the sole purpose of 64 bit you are really being sucked into their marketing strategy.

 

Yes

-6 degrees full load with vapochill pe.

I can even push it further if I wanted.
I just got the chip and the vapochill and
I want to make sure I have zero condensation
before going further. So far so good though.

By the way. If you are looking for a vapochill
I got mine off ebay for 500 bucks in perfect condition
I see them there all the time.

 

I hope you guys can help me with a self inflicted wound. I just tried to overclock my Athlon xp 2500+ (barton). I set the fsb at 180 to give a clock speed of 2Ghz and increased the cpu voltage from 1.65 to 1.7. when i saved and exited cmos my pc rebooted but my monitor will not come on. When i turn it on manually it just says 'no input signal or cable disconnected'. Is this at all familiar to anyone? Extremely grateful for any help.
My setup is thus:
AOpen ak79d-400vn nforce ultra 400 mb
Athlon xp 2500+
Cooler Master cpu fan
512mb kingmax pc3500 ddr sdram
Samsung 52x52x32 cdrw
160gb maxtor ata 133
geforce fx 5600 graphics
generic 430W psu
generic case
Tiny plug and play 17" monitor

 

Poor Praetor, always trying to keep things nice and clean and on topic, and look what's happening! lol Anyway, I'll get things back on OCing. I have quite an intersting motherboard, MSI K8T Neo I believe, and the thing I like the most is that you can overclock within windows. It's an app called "core" center, and you can adjuct voltages, and the FSB. I have a AMD 64 3000+ chip. I've got a nice, loud, volcano 12 heatsink and fan for cooling. Now for the part I don't understand. When I overclock with the corecenter app, I'm able to get 230 FSB, and the default is 200. So I beef up from 2 GHz to 2.3 GHz. (I test it out by playing a demanding game for awhile, if nothing freezes, I assume it's good.) I don't like OCing this way because everytime you reboot, the settings aren't saved, and the FSB returns to 200. So, I go into the BIOS and see what I can do. In the BIOS they are several choices for performance, there's "general" which would increase everything by 5%, etc. etc. with different titles and different percentages. I'm assuming EVERYTHING is increased, because even when I change the slightest percent, my system hangs. This would not make sense, as my processor can clearly handle more. Maybe the ram can't handle it? ideas?

 

I haven't used the board, perhaps Praetor can provide you with better information, but I have looked at the board because I was considering going to a 64 bit AMD system. I think MSI's Dynamic overclocking technology will only allow overclocking to a maximum of 7%. Perhaps that's why they included the Corecenter Technology to compensate for what can't be done in your Cmos. There are other software overclocking applications but I would stick with Corecenter because it (was made by MSI for the board) also monitors your voltage and I seem to recall that it shifts the voltage and clock when it needs to for the protection of your system.
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Hi...i'm new to this thread...i've never really used any forums so excuse me if i make any dumb mistakes. I came across this thread a few days ago. I read through it and decided i would join in. I've working with computers for awhile and found this place while looking for info on OCing. I don't have the nicest computer but i've tried with my limited funds. To me there is no better choice than to build your own computer...i've been there and seen crap computers from gateway, dell, compaq, hp, and so on. I guess only PC builder i still have respect for (besides some small time shops) is Alienware. I just got my Radeon 9200 which was a step up from my Nvidia Geforce 256 DDR 32mb. hehe...i couldn't really afford anything...i had planned on a 9600pro since it was a good price but now after seeing the 9500pro and how you can change a few things to make it a 9700pro i might get one of those next or just let technology pass me by for a few years lol. I felt really dumb after i realized that i should have ordered 2 sticks of memory for the dual channel memory setup...but nope i ordered one. Recently i've been able to get my clock speed up a little more since the room my computer is in is a little cooler with the addition of ac unit in the window lol. Best i can get to is 2056mhz on my 2500xp. I tried adding a little voltage at a time and still everytime i tried to run a game it would blue screen. I have the 400 memory running at 100% so i know it's not heating the memory up any. I also have my agp bus locked at 66. I just figured that i would be able to go higher when i bought it. I don't have the multiplier unlocked but i plan on doing it sometime. I have a Gigabyte 3D PC Cooler that is huge. It did drop my temp quite a bit from the stock AMD heatsink/fan.