Overclocking a SLOT A athlon 500.... [Archive]

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Random Nonsense

08-02-01, 04:50 AM

Hi guys. I'm gonna attempt my first overclock on my trusty old Athlon 500, as it is starting to show its age now. I know i'm going to need a gold finger wotsit and a new heatsink and fan, can anyone suggest a good one for SLOT A ?

Also what is a realistic figure to aim for? i was gonna go for 600MHZ to make sure i dont fry anything, does that sound about right? or could i push it further safely?

Random Nonsense

08-02-01, 07:30 AM

i didnt wanna do this, but BUMP

08-02-01, 08:53 AM

I overclocked mine with a gfd that i bought off ebay
i then ungraded my heatsink and fan to a thermaltake gold orb 18 bucks and got a good overclock with low temps

i would definitly buy a thermaltake orb and upgrade your psu if its old too

Random Nonsense

08-02-01, 09:52 AM

thanks for the info, i heard those orb heatsinks arent up to much though? that true? and you sure it will fit a SLOT A athlon?

Bender

08-02-01, 10:10 AM

Orb coolers are not that great for overclocking. I would get something like an Alpha P7125, Alpha P125c or a Globalwin VOS32. The Globalwin is probably the best bet since it is less expensive and cools just as well as the Alphas. Just make sure that you have enough clearence for a large heatsink.

Random Nonsense

08-02-01, 10:22 AM

Ok i have an ASUS K7M mobo so its kinda tight with the power supply plugging in right next to the heatsink... do you think cutting away a few fins will severely affect cooling?

I think i'll pull the whole PC to bits this weekend, it needs a thourough de-dusting anyway! i might open up the CPU itself

!-=sky=-!

08-02-01, 10:59 AM

hmmm
i never seen a slot athlon before but i think the heatsink will fit

will it?

!-=sky=-!

08-02-01, 10:59 AM

sorry.....double post for the first time

Bender

08-02-01, 11:09 AM

Email the guys at 2cooltek.com and ask what heatsinks will fit your motherboard. They should be very helpful over there.

Random Nonsense

08-02-01, 11:30 AM

ok I'm on their website now.

looks like an Alpha P7125 as its the only one that says it will fit my motherboard. now i gotta find a company in the UK that sells them

Sky would u be interested in a pic of the processor? its nothing amazing but if you havent seen one before u might be interested