A64 Overclocking

[MrMOSFET]

Hello,

I am looking to build the ultimate gaming computer, but I also want to experiment with overclocking and watercooling.

I was just wondering how well the A64 compares to the P4 interms of overclocking? I looked at the CPU database and there really wasn't much in terms of A64 scores.

I guess I am not concerned with the future-proof of my setup seeing that when I upgrade (about every two-three years) I almost start from scratch.

Thanks for any insight you might be able to give me.

Sam.

[Quailane]

The A64's don't overclock too much higher over stock, only about 300Mhz, but that is enough to make it REALLY powerful. A 2.2Ghz 3000+ does equal to or bettr than an fx-51. If you want a higher multiplier, just go with the 3400+. At stock, it performs about even with the fx-51 so any overclocking brings you a lot of power. A 3400+ overclocked whoops a 3.2Ghz PIV hands down in just about all gaming benchmarks by a long shot.

[MrMOSFET]

Originally posted by Quailane
The A64's don't overclock too much higher over stock, only about 300Mhz, but that is enough to make it REALLY powerful. A 2.2Ghz 3000+ does equal to or bettr than an fx-51. If you want a higher multiplier, just go with the 3400+. At stock, it performs about even with the fx-51 so any overclocking brings you a lot of power. A 3400+ overclocked whoops a 3.2Ghz PIV hands down in just about all gaming benchmarks by a long shot.

Ahhhh but does a 3400+ overclocked whoop a 3.2Ghz overclocked to 3.6 or 3.8 Ghz?

[bucken77]

I believe it does.

[MrMOSFET]

Originally posted by bucken77
I believe it does.

If it does that would be pretty awesome. I guess I just need to ask myself if the cost is worth it. A 2.6C PIV that can be overclocked to 3.6 Ghz is a lot cheaper than a 3400+ A64.

[Maxvla]

2.4ghz A64 = 4.0-4.2ghz P4