Unlocked xp-3200+

[stormey52]

Hello, first time posting so hi
I'm getting ready to unlock my amd xp-3200 and have a ?
i'm using a asus a7n8x-e m/b in the bios it shows cpu multipliers up to 16.5
does this mean it's already unlocked (at the factory) or do i still have to work with the cpu ie fill in the gaps and connect the dots

thanx for any help

 

[vegasgmc]

Do a Google search with the stepping number thats on the chip.

 

[NFSFAN]

16.5 is unlocked

 

[stormey52]

thanx I think I got lucky with this cpu i'm at 2405 mgz at about 52c on prime95
just trying out a big typhoon from thermatake but i got to looking at the L1 and didn't see any pits to fill in!! after i had already bought a windshield fogger repair kit. does any one know how fast you can go with the xp3200+?

 

[MetalX]

I'm not sure but I know that whatever you can get with a 3200+ (even unlocked) you can get faster with a XP-M 2500+ or higher (barton core).

 

[Tedster]

the 3200+XP runs VERY hot. So be careful with overclocking.
Ensure you have excellent cooling.

Newer XP chips are NOT overcolckable as they are locked.
I know, I own one and also toasted a 2500 in the past with overclocking.
The 3200 is quite fast at stock speed. I really don't recommmend overclocking it.

 

[stormey52]

I want to thank all who responded to my ? I will stay at 2405 mhz till i can afford a new m/b and chip. With vcore at 1.825 it's running at 53c on prime 95 with big typhoon cooler from thermatake (fun install)! It sure is Quiet used to have volcano 7+ anyhow thanx