overclocking - fsb or multiplier?

[Extermn8rX]

Ok, i soon will be building a new comp, and ive been reading up on overclocking for awhile...but id like a few opinions if noone minds.

What is better....overclocking using the multiplier, or fsb? I know both have their advantages, fsb being the easiest, and multiplier being safer on other components (pci slot, agp). But which gives better performance, if any? Does it matter which one is o/c'ed? Or is it better to try both at the same time? I know the answer is on this site somewhere...plz forgive my laziness. Its just easier hearing fresh ideas.

Btw, i wont be o/c the system in my sig. That system is being sold. If you want to know what system ill be o/c'ing, go here (http://forums.overclockers.ws/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=53509) I think i may go with the syo dragon+ mobo.

[Godfodda]

If I had an AMD system, I'd do both. As for better performance, I would think that if you had to choose between the two, FSB would provide better performance due to increased bandwidth. Also, I don't think it's "easier" as stated. Playing with that pushes all components out of spec, whereas multiplier-only OCing pushes on the processor out.

As I said, though, if I had such a system (and will if the deal goes through) I'd use both. FSB first to max stability among all components, then multiplier for max processor. Don't take my advice, though, since I've never done it. :)

[eobard]

Originally posted by Godfodda
I'd use both. FSB first to max stability among all components, then multiplier for max processor.


What the well-dressed, gun-toting, SETI speed freak said. :D FSB to the limit of the weakest link in the chain, then multiple.

[13oots2]

Originally posted by eobard



What the well-dressed, gun-toting, SETI speed freak said. :D FSB to the limit of the weakest link in the chain, then multiple.

Words wisely spoken, upping the FSB will also speed up the graphics card and Harddrives, not to mention memory and CPU. As eobard pointed out the weakest link could be any component. I can hit a 148FSB before memory problems occur, but have to settle for lower due to my CPU failing Prime95.

[LutaWicasa]

Depends on what ya use yer rig for. Let's say it will be dedicated to folding......then ya want to crank the proc and not really the mem etc. Of course chances are you'll want a rig for everyday use( gaming, and whatever ya do) in which case you just need to play around with both and find what gives ya the best performance for your usage. If ya tweak around enough, you'll find the "sweet spot" for that specific set-up.