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modena
03-12-2002, 02:27 PM
I have an 800 MHz Athlon Processor. I have a heatsink and 2 fans on it. I have two intake fans in the front of the computer and to exhaust fans in the rear, and a blowhole exhaust on top. I am using a Lian Li pc-71 Aluminum Server case. I also have two fans in my power supply and 2 fans on one of my hard drives. I want to overclock. How much do you think I can safely overclock this proc to, and also if you can give me some insight as to any other cooling things i should add and what kinda of speed i can get if i would add more cooling would be appreciated. THANKS!:angry:
Joker76
03-12-2002, 04:03 PM
It sounds like your good with cooling. And depending on whether you have a slot A or socket A CPU will determine how high you can OC it. Slot A CPUs have locked multipliers, which will only allow you to adjust the FSB and voltages (of course depending on your mobo too). Where the Socket A CPUs (most of em) have unlocked multipliers which means you can increase the multiplier which should allow for higher FSB speeds as well (if your mobo supports it).

There is a thing called a Gold Finger Device (GFD) that allows you to set multipliers on Slot A CPUs. They cost about $40 and require you to take the casing off the CPU to install it. This will allow for much higher speeds.

My current setup is a Slot A 800 and I am able to OC it to 860 with no problems. This is with 112 FSB and 1.75 Vcore.
modena
03-12-2002, 04:59 PM
how do you determine if you have a slot or socket? i have set it to 840 thus far and it works well.
Joker76
03-12-2002, 05:17 PM
Sockets are small squares ... slots look like cartridges.
modena
03-12-2002, 07:00 PM
i have a slot proc and an abit mobo that allows me to change the fsb ans stuff. i have it overclocked to 867 from 800. do you think i can go more than that, or anything else i should set?
Clauzii
03-16-2002, 07:18 AM
How can you stand the noise from ALL those fans?????
modena
03-16-2002, 12:22 PM
Originally posted by Clauzii
How can you stand the noise from ALL those fans?????

I have a good sound system which is almost always running.:D
bachviet
03-16-2002, 01:09 PM
Originally posted by Clauzii
How can you stand the noise from ALL those fans?????
I have a good set of ear plugs when I have my computer ON while I am sleeping (DL stuffs)! :D
Clauzii
03-17-2002, 08:03 AM
I have a suggestion: Try some noiseless fans from PABST, and get rid of all those earplugs!!
As a musician, though, using music to īkillī the fan noise is OK with me :) (Well, Almost OK....)
ApltnHkyMutt
03-22-2002, 08:16 PM
on my computer i have 3 intake, 2 exauste, 2 on my hs, 1 on my case exterior near cpu blowing in, and i can overclock my amd athlon 1.4 safely to 1.65 with out any problems
Clauzii
03-23-2002, 12:28 PM
Originally posted by ApltnHkyMutt
on my computer i have 3 intake, 2 exauste, 2 on my hs, 1 on my case exterior near cpu blowing in, and i can overclock my amd athlon 1.4 safely to 1.65 with out any problems

Holy s... is that nescesary??????????????
To get a mere 250 MHz:bawl:
My Piii 500@667 does not need any xtras AT ALL!
(Boxed CPU, boxed fan....)

And to my knowledge the P4 Northwoods doesīnt either...

AMD has a problem yet to be solved :hmm: :hmm:
modena
03-23-2002, 01:21 PM
He said he had it at 1.65, maybe he hasnt tried anymore, or maybe he knows a little physics (more heat = less resistance = less proc life). Extra fans never hurt anyone. :P
Clauzii
03-23-2002, 02:13 PM
Originally posted by modena
He said he had it at 1.65, maybe he hasnt tried anymore, or maybe he knows a little physics (more heat = less resistance = less proc life). Extra fans never hurt anyone. :P

Ok, Ok, But the noise!!!!
modena
03-23-2002, 02:59 PM
my sound system cost me about a grand, so it keeps those fans in check! :D
ApltnHkyMutt
03-25-2002, 03:36 PM
Originally posted by Clauzii


Ok, Ok, But the noise!!!!


There all quiet fans. even the heat sink is a enermax extra quite hs, so the sound is to minimum. oh and i can over clock more. but i read that the more you overclock the less long your processor will live so... umm this may sound gay but i need this thing to last a while!
modena
03-25-2002, 06:23 PM
Originally posted by ApltnHkyMutt



There all quiet fans. even the heat sink is a enermax extra quite hs, so the sound is to minimum. oh and i can over clock more. but i read that the more you overclock the less long your processor will live so... umm this may sound gay but i need this thing to last a while!

About the life being shortened you are correct and this is why. When you overclock the core gets hotter, (the very very center that is) that the fans can't get to. So the resistance is lowered, bla bla bla, and the proc doesnt last as long. Lots of fans do help b/c it keeps the outside of the proc cooler and the heat disapates outwards.
sbp
03-25-2002, 09:54 PM
It may be true by overclocking it you are shortening the life of the cpu, but by the time it dies it'll be collecting dust in the back of your closet.
ApltnHkyMutt
03-25-2002, 11:03 PM
Originally posted by sbp
It may be true by overclocking it you are shortening the life of the cpu, but by the time it dies it'll be collecting dust in the back of your closet.

I guess, so im gonna push the limits on this thing and let you know what happens!
irwin
03-26-2002, 09:36 PM
Originally posted by Joker76

There is a thing called a Gold Finger Device (GFD) that allows you to set multipliers on Slot A CPUs. They cost about $40 and require you to take the casing off the CPU to install it. This will allow for much higher speeds.


Or $20. :)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2011946490
Speedfreak
04-06-2002, 12:13 AM
Originally posted by ApltnHkyMutt


I guess, so im gonna push the limits on this thing and let you know what happens!

Any luck yet?