which cpu E or EB is the best option for OC

[izzy]

I just got a motherboard for free from a friend it's a Asus P3V4X. I definately want to OC but i'm not to sure which cpu is better for OC. FSB100 or FSB133

which is more likely to OC?

also if you have a PIII 800 (100MHz) X8.0
and a PIII 800 (133MHz) X6.0

is this right??? so wouldn't a 100MHz cpu be better for OC because the multiplyer is higher?

[ken257]

For most people the E is the better chip. If you have a mobo, memory, and cards the can do 166fsb + then you can do quite well with an EB chip. I ran an 866EB at a 166fsb and it was quite nice!

Bottom line only consider an EB if you have proven high fsb components.

[Jon]

It's a matter of taste and a certain level of risk taking when deciding...price can also work itself in.

A 700 or 800 P3 can yield 933 to 1064 if it can get to a 133 FSB. This is definitely more bang for your buck. However, it's a bigger risk that it might not make it if buying parts that are not pretested, etc.

Getting a 800 to 1GHz chip running at 133 FSB already will yield a much lower clock ratio generally BUT, you can most of the time hit 150 and possibly a 166 FSB which can make your system truly scream. More MHz means more bandwidth which means more speed.

Take for instance my setup...my P3 1GHz is running at 150 FSB for 1125 total clock. The extra 125MHz on the processor is nice but raising the FSB up to 150 dramatically increased my memory scores over what they were at 133.

[Mictlan]

If you have proven your system with 133+ FSB you could try a EB chip.....

If you like to have a little extra excitement, you should try an E chip. The 700E is a favourite.....I have a lot of fun with my 850E chip. With a 850 chip I can hit 1.1 GHz at 133MHz FSB and still have more fun if this chip can handle 140 or 150 FSB.

[el]

go with the E chip you have a better chance of going higher but it depends on your needs so just get both! ;-)

Anybody know if flip chips do better than slot 1's?

[Mictlan]

Your best bet is using a FC-PGA chip but using a sloket. That way if your mobo limits your Vcore, you move some jumpers and off you go....

[phantom punisher]

dont forget the pci divider. on some of the eb chips a heathy overclock also equals a 40 pluse pci clock

[Pinky]

Jon (Jul 24, 2001 07:07 p.m.):
A 700 or 800 P3 can yield 933 to 1064 if it can get to a 133 FSB. This is definitely more bang for your buck. However, it's a bigger risk that it might not make it if buying parts that are not pretested, etc.

Getting a 800 to 1GHz chip running at 133 FSB already will yield a much lower clock ratio generally BUT, you can most of the time hit 150 and possibly a 166 FSB which can make your system truly scream. More MHz means more bandwidth which means more speed.

I agree completely. Running my system at 160mhz puts me at the top of a very long list for P3s.

The extra bandwidth is an amazing enhancement to gaming and raw audio crunching power.

BUT, if you're unsure of your other PC components, play it safe and get the 700/800 chips with a 100 mhz bus. You'll have more room to play and still have good results.