Just how much can you over-clock??
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KingCody
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Hi joked u 2,
), so why did you back down to 2.54GHz?? Did it not run stable at 2.8GHz?? (or were you not able to stabilize it with a voltage increase??)
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BTW, it's dual, not duel
There is no generic "one-size-fits-all" maximum overclock number that anybody can give you. each component is unique and will have a different tolerance to overclocking. since no two components are the same, one "identical" system might be able to run stable at 3.0GHz while the other one refuses to boot at 2.7GHz.joked u 2 said:
so you pushed it up to 2.8GHz (which isn't too shabbyjoked u 2 said:
), so why did you back down to 2.54GHz?? Did it not run stable at 2.8GHz?? (or were you not able to stabilize it with a voltage increase??):wave:
BTW, it's dual, not duel
zephead
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there is no pre-defined limit on how much a system can be overclocked. your processor's stock speed, for example, is the highest speed at which the manufacturer guarantees the product to work. overclocking will void the warranty on any CPU and/or mobo.
what chipset do you have?
what chipset do you have?
joked u 2
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sorry 4 the long reply
I backed it down cuz i had to unplug all of my case fans cuz my psu is going out... i can't use either of my DVD drives. im going 2 frys to get a 500+ watt. and as 4 my chip set,
- Northbridge: ULi® M1695
- Southbridge: ULi® M1567
its an AsRock 939 dual-vista mobo
u can find info at
http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.asp?Model=939Dual-VSTA
I backed it down cuz i had to unplug all of my case fans cuz my psu is going out... i can't use either of my DVD drives. im going 2 frys to get a 500+ watt. and as 4 my chip set,
- Northbridge: ULi® M1695
- Southbridge: ULi® M1567
its an AsRock 939 dual-vista mobo
u can find info at
http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.asp?Model=939Dual-VSTA
zephead
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fortunately, the board you linked has fixed buses, so that you can increase the FSB (and your processor as well) without having to worry whether other components can keep up, so to speak. for overclocking, i reccomend increasing the clocks in small steps, verifying each time that the system is fully functional. remember that almost no warranties cover overclocked products. also with overclocking, it is possible to irreperably damage and/or destroy system components, so keep an eye on the heat levels of your processor and inside your case.
Tmagic650
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MetalX said:
What does this mean MetalX? Modifying the voltage regulators?
I still think your going to kill a system much sooner than by not overclocking... You overclockers must be made of money!
I use ASrock motherboards in Emachines rebuilds. I would never consider building a "good" system using an ASrock. They are just crap, that's all. Emachines deserves them
Did you do that on stock cooling? No matter how much the fan spins the stock heatsink ain't gonna do much. Make sure you monitor your temps at all times.joked u 2 said:
Anyways, with that 2.8GHz clock you beat my X2 3800+ with 50MHz. But then again, what you have is comparable to an X2 4200+ (stock 2.2GHz like you, while mine is stock 2GHz). But still - good overclock.
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