[yzf|champ]

This was originaly posted to pro cooling, but it was suggested i post here too!
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I recently got my grubby hands on a shiny new pressy 3.2E for a new system build. I already ordered and received my ASUS P4C800E-Deluxe, and will be using my trusty Corsair PC3200XLPRO for the memory.

I also just received a beatiful case from silverstone, the TJ-06. [REVIEW] I will be doing custom window mods for the side and top blowhole. I plan to use the dual 120mm blowhole as the radiator mount/shroud/exhaust. (pics coming as available).

I currently have a great watercooling setup with a supra heater core, fusionHL and a TDX. Problem is the TDX is for athlonXP and not P4.

Since i have to upgrade the CPU block anyway, i figured why not go for the gusto and jump to TEC. I am strongly considering swiftechs offerings in the MCW5002-PT and the matching MCW50-T for a 9800XT.

My question is.... Is this block (properly powered with a meanwell) sufficient to get to 4Ghz, or will it require a TEC upgrade, OR should i do something else even crazier ? Will my HC (with dual 120mm fans) be sufficient?

As a side question, is there an easy way to control voltage a FSB with a p4 setup like this from windows? I would idealy like to "Crank It Up" to 4GHz only for games, and otherwise let it idle at stock settings.

Thanks in advance!

[Absolute Zero]

More than likely, but that all depends on the efficiency of your watercooling setup. If you want the guaranteed 4 GHz, get a mach II or lightspeed, that will definitely get you there or beyond.

[LabRat23]

Before we go any farther, letts hear what your chip is up to already. If it is at 3.9 on stock air, you don't need a vapo chill. If it's at 3.5 with water, then you would need the vapochill just for a chance at it. You might just get lucky, my 3.2E on air will hit 3.97 on a normal day, and has been prime stable at 4.03 on a cooler day. Who knows what water could do. If I were to bet money, I would say you have a good chance at 4.0 with the best water rig.

[yzf|champ]

Originally Posted by LabRat23

Before we go any farther, letts hear what your chip is up to already. If it is at 3.9 on stock air, you don't need a vapo chill. If it's at 3.5 with water, then you would need the vapochill just for a chance at it. You might just get lucky, my 3.2E on air will hit 3.97 on a normal day, and has been prime stable at 4.03 on a cooler day. Who knows what water could do. If I were to bet money, I would say you have a good chance at 4.0 with the best water rig.

I don't have anything installed yet. I need to purchase a cooling solution first. Right now, it's just a bare processor!

Thanks for the reply!

[Aphex_Tom_9]

hmm, then maybe look for a phase system if you can afford it. it's a healthy investment for the future as well

[LabRat23]

Do you have any heatsinks at all? You could just by a $20 heatsink somewhere and try it out. If all you want is 4ghz, then it would be a shame if you bought a vapochil when the chip could have gotten there on stock air. My personal philosophy is buy whatever you can afford and overclock as far as you can go.

[MODdaBOX]

yeah but if you buy a phase change and can get to 4ghz on air wont you most likely get a even higher oc with a phase change system. So i say if you have the money go phase change other wise just go water cooling.