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[PupsterX]

Well, I had been running my Celeron 600 @ 927 for quite some time using a generic HSF and a crappy thermal pad.

So I decided to go and get some good stuff today. Purchased an Alpha 6035 and some Arctic Silver 2.

The chip holds nice and stable at 990 MHz now, and I feel 1Ghz is within close reach!

However, I don't think I want to push the voltage any farther, as I have to use the pin wrapping method, AND, it's already at 1.95v

This doesn't leave me with much, the chip WILL reach 1.01GHz but does not remain stable.

I have heard of a proceedure called "Burning In", what does this involve, how long should I do it, and should I expect anything out of it?

[Endeavor]

burning in is using the CPU 100% utilization for extended periods of time (like a week) and is known to reduce the amount of volatage required to use the CPU at a certian frequency

[Pinky]

You may be able to squeak to 2.00v safely with that hsf -- I have it, it's one of the best. If your temps are low (say never running over 40C), it would take a lot to fry the chip.

If you're still uncomfortable increasing the voltage, try running your chip at 1.90v at default bus for a 24-48 hours (at full load continuously) and see what happens.

I use distributed.net's (http://http.distributed.net/pub/dcti/current-client/dnetc-win32-alpha.zip) software when I burn in my chips. Any program will do that maxxes the cpu usage at 100%.

[deez]

SETI is good for burning in, and I find it helps maintain constant temps and stability. Also you can use Sisoft Sandra burn-in wizard put it on a loop and just select CPU options

but i recommend SETI...and join OC SETI team while your at it

[Pinky]

Originally posted by deez
SETI is good for burning in, and I find it helps maintain constant temps and stability. Also you can use Sisoft Sandra burn-in wizard put it on a loop and just select CPU options

but i recommend SETI...and join OC SETI team while your at it

You SETI people are like Jahovah's Witnesses, trying to convert everyone to your ways... it's almost like commercial interruptions during the superbowl :p !

[PupsterX]

Thanks for all the replies guys. Currently I have been running Prime 95 for about 6 hours and will keep it up for another day or so. I have also heard that the CPU temperature will go down by as much as 2 or 3 degrees within the first 24-48 hours of applying Arctic Silver 2 to the CPU/HSF, so I am hoping this well help too.

[Newbie_Doo]

Funny thing about Arctic Silver (or any thermal paste), thinner is better. Make sure you don't have too much between your HSF and CPU. I use a piece of cardstock to remove the excess and leave a nice thin layer.

Burning in has its advocates, I am not a true believer, but the anecdotal evidence weighs slightly in favor of the benefits. It does require that you run at a higher voltage and at a lower speed than potentially possible for a period of time to "acclimate" the CPU to the conditions.

I advise against going above 2.05V on the CPU. Any more than that is deadly.

Anthony

[PupsterX]

I made sure a thin layer was applied, used an old credit card type thing to smear it on and thin it out.

Also, about the voltage, I don't think Celeron II's are able to go beyond 2.05v anyway, but I doubt I will even go that high, I may go to it, and I may stay at 1.95 or 2.0, I don't know yet.

BTW, as I recall, you were the one who told me about the wire wrapping Newbie_Doo... if you don't remember me, I'm PupsterXero.

Hehe, I didn't bother to get my old account back, the email that it was registered to isnt valid anymore, so I can't get my password :|

[deez]

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Originally posted by Pinky
You SETI people are like Jahovah's Witnesses, trying to convert everyone to your ways... it's almost like commercial interruptions during the superbowl !
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What can I say dude...its good for burning in and keeps my temps the same. My system remains stable now.

Hey...I recommended Sandra too :-)

[PupsterX]

Hmm, I've also heard that having the fan on the Alpha 6035 sucking air off the HS is better than having it blow air onto it.

How can I tell which way it is? Currently the fan is installed so that the logo is up, and its a Y.S. Tech Fan

[Pinky]

Originally posted by PupsterX
Hmm, I've also heard that having the fan on the Alpha 6035 sucking air off the HS is better than having it blow air onto it.

How can I tell which way it is? Currently the fan is installed so that the logo is up, and its a Y.S. Tech Fan

That means it's blowing down... funny, I have the exact same heatsink and fan combo and have my air blowing down (but in my case that's actually better than having it reversed).