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Overclocking AMD 64,3200

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unc0ntr0l

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My AMD 64 processor came in at 2.2. What is the suggested over clocking numbers? The mobo book doesn't go indepth on it nor tells you exacly how to do it. Can someone tell me the steps and the numbers to have it run at it's best. I'd appreciate it, thanx
 
Originally posted by unc0ntr0l
My AMD 64 processor came in at 2.2. What is the suggested over clocking numbers? The mobo book doesn't go indepth on it nor tells you exacly how to do it. Can someone tell me the steps and the numbers to have it run at it's best. I'd appreciate it, thanx
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No, your motherboard manual typically WOULDN'T tell you how to overclock, they're encouraging you to KEEP your warrantee. ;)

What brand/speed/model of memory have you got in your system??? That will dictate some of the numbers you're going to be looking at. In it's simplest form, overclocking involves SLOWLY raising the FSB (or HT speed.....stupid AMD ;) ) and testing along the way for stability. If your system won't go any further AND remain stable, a common solution is to give the cpu and/or memory a little more voltage. Many people will run into temperature issues throughout this process though, if they haven't built their system TO overclock. When raising the voltage no longer lets you increase your FSB you're most likely at some kind of hardware related barrier, ie: your ram or cpu not being ABLE to clock any higher.

While there is A LOT more involved then this, I tried to brush past the basics for ya. You can never expect certain levels of overclocking with a new setup.....it's a complete gamble. Check around the forums to see what some other guys are running and learn from those that have experience with your hardware..........that's about the best advice I can give you.





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I.....AM.....

[H]ardness Supreme

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Thanx man, thats some good advice i appreciate that. I have Geil 3200 with heatsink ram. My cooling is at the minimun so before i think about doing that I know i'd have to waste atleast a good 50 dollars on cooling.
 
Originally posted by unc0ntr0l
Thanx man, thats some good advice i appreciate that. I have Geil 3200 with heatsink ram. My cooling is at the minimun so before i think about doing that I know i'd have to waste atleast a good 50 dollars on cooling.
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Don't consider it a waste at all.....it's vital.

My honest recommendation for a high end, low noise air cooler would have to be the Zalman CNPS7000A-CU.

I've got the 7000A-ALCU (aluminum/copper hybrid) on my overclocked 2.6C and it has shown me nothing but stellar temps from the get go.....you won't be dissapointed with either. :cool:
 
thanx. I'm goin to save up some money and buy that fan. I've heard nothing but good comments on it.
 
Originally posted by unc0ntr0l
thanx. I'm goin to save up some money and buy that fan. I've heard nothing but good comments on it.
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You won't be dissapointed.....I can assure you of that.
 
My AMD 64 processor came in at 2.2. What is the suggested over clocking numbers? The mobo book doesn't go indepth on it nor tells you exacly how to do it. Can someone tell me the steps and the numbers to have it run at it's best. I'd appreciate it, thanx
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Umm..... Your processor came in at 2. If it came at 2.2 you have an a64 3400.

Overclocking in the BIOS you will achieve maybe 2-300 mhz. Not enough to require anything more than stock cooling. I think you WOULD be wasting money.

Easy on the voltage with the a64.

It should do 2.2 pretty easy at stock voltage or maybe +.5v
 
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