i have a kt4 ultra and a amd 1800+ t-bred. i haven't physically unlocked the chip myself, as i thought chips coming from newegg had already been unlocked someway.
anyway, when i try to OC in the bios i am represented with different voltages, multipliers and clock speeds - so i figure i can OC, but it wont work. it will either not post or it will register incorrectly in winXP (the frequency will be 733mhz instead of rated at a 2000+).
so i'm wondering do i need to unlock the chip or get a new mobo?
i am using the stock fan for now(i know that's stupid) but i have a vantec aeroflow on the way.
again sorry for the noobishness but i cant get the HSF off the chip because its on their so fricking tight now... dont want to do it if i dont have to.
anyway, when i try to OC in the bios i am represented with different voltages, multipliers and clock speeds - so i figure i can OC, but it wont work. it will either not post or it will register incorrectly in winXP (the frequency will be 733mhz instead of rated at a 2000+).
so i'm wondering do i need to unlock the chip or get a new mobo?
i am using the stock fan for now(i know that's stupid) but i have a vantec aeroflow on the way.
again sorry for the noobishness but i cant get the HSF off the chip because its on their so fricking tight now... dont want to do it if i dont have to.