how good of a o/c is the DFI Lanparty 875B?

[ag3nt911]

I returned my IC7-MAX3 and 3.0c 30 cap p4 for another one (hoping I can reach higher o/c than 3.75ghz). I find myself with another cpu that wont even budge higher than 3.25ghz (another 3.0c 30 cap chip).

I think this processor was previously used (damn Frys electronics :mad: :mad: :mad: ) And tommorow I think Ill be returning this chip for another 3.0c.

How good are the SL6WK 12 cap 3.0c p4 for o/c? And should I just exchange the DFI Lanparty for another good o/c board (if this isnt one already)?

[Captain Newbie]

First- Welcome to the forums! :attn:

I don't think that you should return the CPU, and I have a number of reasons for it.

1) Processor run beyond specified operating environments, namingly out of stock frequency and most likely beyond stock voltage. Intel certifies the unit to do n million cycles per second; you pushed it farther than Intel certified the unit to do, so it's your problem.

2) Overclocking is not guaranteed. Intel once again certifies the CPU to operate in a reasonably controlled environment--a given normal voltage, a +/- voltage tolerance, a given frequency, and a given maxium continuous temperature. Overclocking tends to throw all of these out the window.

Could it be that something besides the CPU is deciding to give you trouble? Full specs!

[ag3nt911]

Yeah definately I agree with you. However I tried all the options I can think of. Set my memory timings to 3-4-4-8 (OCZ PC4400 RAM), tried upping the VCORE to 1.675 for ONLY 235FSB. Still no go. It was rock stable @ 3.3ghz with a vcore of 1.550.

So here are the specs:

DFI Lanparty 875B
3.0C Pentium4 SL6WK 30 caps
512MBx2 OCZ PC4400 3-4-4-8
Radeon 9700 pro
2x36gb raptor RAID 0
Antec 430W True Power PSU
Koolance Fulltower case w/ water cool system by koolance

currently @ 3.0ghz stock 200FSB
Idle temps: 32c (A/C currently on)