Info wanted on Duron 750/ABit KT7A over clocking

[girldog44]

How do I know if I can O/C my Duron? I read were some are locked and some are not, How do you know?

Also , are there set system config that will work on a given setup?

I have New...

AMD Duron 750
#'s on the chip are,D750AUT1B,AKCA0118GPDW,Z91150600018,1999AMD

MB..ABIT KT7A ser#KT7ATIF018156

1 Stick 128MB PC133 and 1 Stick 256MB PC133 SDRAM

Video card.. ATI 32MB Radeon AGP

Sound...SoundBlaster PCI 512

3Com US Robotics 56K ISA

LinkSys PCI NIC

2 WD HD's, DVD/CDRom, CDRW.

W98/W2000Pro

2 80CFM case fans

ABIT fan on chipset on MB

300W PSupply/ Mid tower case

And what heatsink/fan would you use?

Thanks for any info and URL's

[i12bina3]

never heard someone that has an unlocked duron 750 but theres a first time for everything ...

[UnseenMenace]

Originally posted by girldog44
How do I know if I can O/C my Duron? I read were some are locked and some are not, How do you know?

Welcome to the forum :)

There are little bridges on top of the CPU called the Level 1 bridges (L1) these are usually cut on Duron 750's to lock the multiplier. To unlock them you simply join them up.. there are instructions on how to do this in the begginers guides on the front of overclockers.com.. If check if yours are unlocked simply try to adjust the multiplier setting in the bios, if you can not adjust the multiplier they CPU bridges are locked.
The easiest way to increase performance of a Duron is to run it on a 133 mhz FSB, but obviously keep an eye on your tempratures.
I would suggest that you read the beginners guides on the front of overclockers.com and ask any questions you have, in the forums.
The Duron and Abit KT7A is a great combination for overclocking and should reward you well.