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Processor overclock Trouble! (Maybe memory settings?)

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Chubz

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Here are my specs:

AMD ATHLON 2500+
768MB RAM (PC2700)
ATI RADEON 9800 PRO 128mb

Well, recently I decided to push my processor to its MAX because I was getting some stuttering problems in Half Life 2.

Anyways.....I set the FSB to 200 (to overclock it to a 3200+), and restarted my PC.

I checked, and indeed, it labeled my 2500+ as a 3200+ and I was happy..........at least until I started playing.

Ok.......I started the game, went walking around, and there was NO STUTTERING! Everything was going great, until the game suddenly FROZE ON ME.

I knew exactly what had happened - my PC had locked up because it could not handle the processor adjustment.........and I guess you could say that I was quite angry that I could not leave it like this.

So............after several attempts to start my PC (for some reason it was as if the video wasnt sending a signal to the monitor), I entered the BIOS and made the adjustments back to where they used to be. Now, everything is going great, BUT, I was wondering if there is ANYTHING possible that I could do to get it working correctly at 3200+ speeds.

I'm talking in terms of memory adjustments in the BIOS, like 1:1, etc.

Right now, I have it set to AUTO, but do you guys have any ideas of what I can set it on to possibly get it to work without freezing every time I try to play a game?

I'd appreciate any help, as running at 3200+ speeds is awesome! ;)

-Chubz
 
better memory, sounds like the memory cant handle 200 mhtz, you can also try higher memory latency timings/voltage...
 
Find you memory limits by increasing the bus slowly from 166 to 200. You may be able to find an optimal speed for your memory, and gaming stability. And make sure that your power supply (in particular the 3.3 volt rail) isn't straying too far when you overclock. Take a look at your motherboard monitor, while running some benchmark that stresses the memory, It should not fluctuate more than 5%.

Good Luck
 
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