1st overclock

Waffle · 28-02-2005, 11:22 PM

I've managed to o/c my 2.8ghz prescott up to a core of 3062.4mhz @ a multiplier of 14 with an 875mhz fsb, still stable as far as i can tell.

might run some heavy benchmarks and see if theres any difference.

reckon its good to oc some more or see how it goes?

also assuming it does

up and wont boot, how do i reset it? just pull out the bios battery?

ProcalX · 28-02-2005, 11:13 PM

No Waffle you reset your CMOS, DO NOT pull out your battery.

Also i really wouldn't bother overclocking, you stand the risk of frying your CPU and your computer is more than powerful enough as it is.

Also i would Never overclock with a stock heatsink & fan.

I can overclock my CPU to 2.6Ghz - but i don't need it..

Your 2.8Ghz even if you clocked it at 3.4Ghz or something (alot of heat) you would only gain a maximum of 5-10Fps in games. I wouldn't overclock unless for example a game or peice of software comes out that requires a minimum of your processor or is getting close to it.. then overclock and you'll give yourself the extra boost you need.

As for overclocking anyway, i would read some newbie guides on overclocking before doing anything - understand how to overclock first then start overclocking and get some good cooling.

but as i;ve said there really isn't any advantage unless your running F@H or trying to EGO boost your benchmark scores (only effective in 3dmark01).

caffeinerush · 28-02-2005, 11:15 PM

Reseting the bios is as simple as plutting a jumper near the battery(usually marked with something like reset bios) Remember to take it off after you're done.

ProcalX · 28-02-2005, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caffeinerush

Reseting the bios is as simple as plutting a jumper near the battery(usually marked with something like reset bios) Remember to take it off after you're done.

As i said, it's called the CMOS.

and i seriously WOULD NOT start overclocking if you don't know how to reset your bios - start reading Waffle.

Overclocking Guide

WWR · 01-03-2005, 01:43 AM

I would overclock, but both my CPU AND mobo are locked, that'll teach me to buy from Intel. :p

Waffle · 01-03-2005, 04:49 PM

I'd give you a rep point procalx if i could, your responses always make me laugh

(in a good way)

Thanks for the info, I'll fix it all good now.

ProcalX · 01-03-2005, 06:53 PM

feel free to give me a rep point - no harm done

28-02-2005, 11:22 PM	#1 (permalink) Top
Waffle Alpha Geek Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 20 Male Posts: 2,270 Times Helpful: 51 My Mood: Angelic Status: Offline My Computer	1st overclock I've managed to o/c my 2.8ghz prescott up to a core of 3062.4mhz @ a multiplier of 14 with an 875mhz fsb, still stable as far as i can tell. might run some heavy benchmarks and see if theres any difference. reckon its good to oc some more or see how it goes? also assuming it does up and wont boot, how do i reset it? just pull out the bios battery?

28-02-2005, 11:13 PM	#2 (permalink) Top
ProcalX Student Bum Join Date: Nov 2003 Age: 22 Male Posts: 1,536 Times Helpful: 30 My Mood: Cheerful Status: Offline My Computer	No Waffle you reset your CMOS, DO NOT pull out your battery. Also i really wouldn't bother overclocking, you stand the risk of frying your CPU and your computer is more than powerful enough as it is. Also i would Never overclock with a stock heatsink & fan. I can overclock my CPU to 2.6Ghz - but i don't need it.. Your 2.8Ghz even if you clocked it at 3.4Ghz or something (alot of heat) you would only gain a maximum of 5-10Fps in games. I wouldn't overclock unless for example a game or peice of software comes out that requires a minimum of your processor or is getting close to it.. then overclock and you'll give yourself the extra boost you need. As for overclocking anyway, i would read some newbie guides on overclocking before doing anything - understand how to overclock first then start overclocking and get some good cooling. but as i;ve said there really isn't any advantage unless your running F@H or trying to EGO boost your benchmark scores (only effective in 3dmark01). __________________ Laptop // Toshiba Satellite A210-11P // AMD Turion 64 X2 1.8Ghz Dual Core // 4GB DDR2 // 200GB Sata HD // Dual Layer DVD-RW // ATI Radeon HD2400XT 256MB // 15.4" HD Crystal Display // Vista Premium Desktop // HP DC7700* // Pentium Dual Core 3.4Ghz // 2GB DDR2 // 2x 160GB Sata2 // 16x DVD-RW // Crucial Ballistix // ATI Radeon X1950GT 512MB // 20" Dell Screen // XP Pro SP2*

01-03-2005, 01:43 AM	#5 (permalink) Top
WWR Ultra Geek Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 22 Male Posts: 887 Times Helpful: 16 My Mood: Yehaw Status: Offline My Computer	I would overclock, but both my CPU AND mobo are locked, that'll teach me to buy from Intel. :p __________________ "Si vis pacem, para bellum!" Clan: \| GBR \| Rank: Sneaky Bugger Actively playing: Call of Duty: World at War (360), Gears of War 2 (360), Lost Odyssey (360), Fallout 3 (360)

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caffeinerush Geek Trainee Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3 Status: Offline	Reseting the bios is as simple as plutting a jumper near the battery(usually marked with something like reset bios) Remember to take it off after you're done.

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