Overclocking and Cooling

[ccbl91]

hi i was wondering if liquid cooling is needed if i want to overclock a 3200+ winchester to at least 2.4-5
i have pc-4400 so that won't be a problem i was just wondering if i could do this stablely on air cooling because liquid is quite expensive
if i can, wat specs would the case need?
i.e. number of fans, size of case

[ccbl91]

*CRY* no replies?

[stang8118]

You should get that easy. You can get 2.5 definatly, maybe 2.6 if its not the stock HSF.

[ccbl91]

yay so i can get any computer case tat aleast has 2-4 fans n be able 2 raise a amd 64 3200 to 2.6 if i get a good HSF? YAY I'M FREAKN HAPPY

[Nebulous]

lol, yep. Remember, it isn't THAT easy, but it can be atainable with good cooling. If you want to get more than 2.6 i suggest getting a really good hsf or go H20.

[subtotal]

you sound a bit new to this, a few points to remember are:
1. that no two cpus are the same in their overclocking ability.
2. the better your cooling the further you can take it (although with some cpus there is a point they will not go past, in A-XPs it's called a "fsb wall" thought this term doesn't apply to A-64s)
3. be careful with voltage, it can be your best friend or your worst enemy
4. overclocking IS addictive

[ccbl91]

haha thnx for the tips subtotal
i just have one question
if cpu's are never the same in their overclocking ability, what's the average increase in GHz for a 3200+ if there is such a thing

[subtotal]

if you look here (http://www.cpudatabase.com/) theres a cpu database, there people can list their specific cpu and best stable overclock on it, if you go there you should be able to see what people have gotten on you chip and with what cooling

[ccbl91]

Thnx

[Mr.Guvernment]

good luck with your set up! and let us know how ti goes.

[Robert Hodgen]

make sure that you watch your CPU's core temp, as long as that doesn't get too high you'll be fine

[ccbl91]

aite thnx guys