Question for all you overclockers?

[thebzkt]

Ok guys. I'm not very well versed in overclocking but here's my rig and I'm hoping you can tell me how to make all the parts in it run fast and reliable (so I don't have to buy new ones :P). Ok here goes:
Tbird 1.333Ghz @ 1.333
ASUS A7A266 Motherboard (haven't changed anything on it)
256MB PC133 RAM
Elsa Gladiac GeForce 2 Ultra (also unchanged with latest nvidia det. drivers)
20GB Ultra ATA 7200RPM HD
SB Live Value

Ok thanks for all your help.

[thebzkt]

Also I have a ThermalTake suber orb fan on the processor and 1 Case fan. Is this enough cooling or do I need more (and what kind if yes)?

[Da Whip]

First off lose the Orb, it will not cool a 1.33 if you decide to overclock. Here is a review of a group of new efficient HSF's;
http://www.icrontic.com/?action=articles&id=78
As far as overclocking the Asus A7A266, here is an Aussie O/C guide:
http://www.dansdata.com/a7ahack.htm
Good Luck.

[thebzkt]

If i decide to o/c the processor should i change the multiplier of the FSB? And what speed could I obtain and what is the max safe temperature for the mobo and proc?
thanks

[William]

you can up the FSB, but you are at 133 right now. Play with your multi to overclock. Definately ditch that orb, its not great even for a normal cpu. Get at least a Thermoengine or preferable an SK6 or Glaciator.

[thebzkt]

Can you give me some links to reviews or places to purchase those heatsinks (im a newbie).
thanks

[KaHNZa]

www.hardocp.com Has a great review of the latest heatsinks.

[Colin]

The review cited uses a socket thermistor even though they have a Palomino and a Tyan motherboard that can read it. Until someone starts using this method, I'll take Joe's here at Overclockers.com as the socket thermistor is not used.

[-=UR=- Ranger]

IMHO the orbs are ok for T-Birds <1 Gig. For your CPU I would a recommend the gladiator HS. It performs very well and is also relatively quiet.

[Amedeo602]

bzkt: does your motherboard have 4 or 10 dip switches?

the model with 4 is lousy for overclocking (or so i've read). the model with 10 lets you change your multiplier quickly and easily

i have the model with 10, and if you turn different switches on and off (it's in the manual add-on) you can change the multiplier (if you unlocked your CPU)

if ya need any help, give me a message or shoot me an email(i have about the same setup as u)

[joey]

as far as know you cant do anything with soundblaster or the hardrive but if you have soft menu III you can change your fsb rating in the first choice