what makes the 1700+ so good to oc?

jo3 · Apr 29, 2004

just like the subject states, why is it people with 1700+ can his 2.2+ghz on air and my 2600+ is so hard to get up to 2.5?

mateo88 · Apr 29, 2004

Because a lot of the lower rated AMD processors are rebadged higher-rated processors that wouldn't run at the intended speed at stock voltage. Raise the voltage up a bit, though, and it will most likely run fine.

c627627 · Apr 29, 2004

This was posted before Bartons were released:

c627627 said:
Overclockers exploit the manufacturing process knowing the goal of the manufacturer was to have all CPUs being capable of running as fast as the line's fastest processor plus additional headroom. Only those CPUs that pass rigorous tests at default voltages, are given labels toward the end of the line. Others are labeled not just according to tests, but according to marketing plans.

So as you can see:
http://www.c627627.com/AMD/AthlonXP/

Thoroughbred B's scale to 2800+.

We noticed that the greatest overclockers were 1700+ and 2100+ T-Bred B's capable of reaching those end of the line speeds of 2800+ "plus additional headroom."

That's why it's best to buy those CPUs and not higher labeled CPUs since $ is another factor in overclocking.

...and that's why 1700+ T-Bred B should scale not too far below any 2x00+ T-Bred B using the same equipment.

FLyingHamster · Apr 30, 2004

yea what c6 said. they are downgraded 2800+'s

what makes the 1700+ so good to oc?

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