Does Chipset block make a diff in OC

samuknow · Jun 5, 2005

I have a DFI NF2 with a m2400 running @ 12 x 220 @ 1.95

I have my CPU water cooled and nothing else. Is it worth the extra cash and setup to WC the NB? Will I gain anything besides more tubing in my case?

whitebloodcell · Jun 5, 2005

If that Northbridge is already passively cooled you wont really gain anything. The main reason for Chipset WC is silence.

thorilan · Jun 5, 2005

only a few boards gain anything from cooling the NB

some boards that do that you will notice are the NF7 series abits . but on the whole its basicaly a luxurie for those with good head pumps.

lowfat · Jun 5, 2005

Voltage will help OC. I have the same mobo, and have the chipset voltage to 1.9V and it still doesn't get all that hot.

jcw122 · Jun 5, 2005

thats a nF2 though, so the memory controller is on the chipset, wouldnt it help to active cool it?

citronym · Jun 5, 2005

i think decent aircooling is enough, putting a wb on the nb wont yeild much higher speeds imo

throw a fan on that heatsink and see if it helps

samuknow · Jun 5, 2005

I have upped the Volts and seen no gain to FSB at all. The passive cooler stays cool at 220 now at stock voltage. I just see people doing this and wondered is it worth it. If I can't gain on my OC there is no point....

outhouse · Jun 5, 2005

my abit NB fan was making noise [ready too fail] so i through a maze 4 on mine

no increase in overclockability

lowfat · Jun 5, 2005

Its probably your memory, i can do 245fsb on mine with no real problems.

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