Trying to o/c my pc

[AMD_Junk13]

There's a newegg location not to far from me. I'm stopping buy tomorrow and pick up the mem. Just wanted to know if their XLP ram is better?

Last time I went to newegg they weren't helpful at all. They told me that I could NOT make my HP an open system. I'd rather get the info. from you instead of them.

The XLP is their higher end ram. As far as NewEgg being helpful I would say they were... they told you the truth.

 

[Beginner]

CoolerMaster Heatpip HSF HHC-001

Hello guys,

I checked out the cooling forum on CoolerMaster's HHC-001 Heatpipe CPU Cooler. My brother bought it for me for $10.25.

Here's a link - http://www.coolermaster.com/index.p..._place=product&p_serial=HHC-001&other_title=0

I read the reviews but they are from over 2 years ago. Is this cpu cooler still a good cooling option? If not I will sell it on ebay.

Thanks

 

[OC Detective]

The best site for comparative purposes is right here!http://www.overclockers.com/articles373/socketA.asp
As you can see it is well down the list of possible hsf's.

 

[Beginner]

The best site for comparative purposes is right here!http://www.overclockers.com/articles373/socketA.asp
As you can see it is well down the list of possible hsf's.

Thanks OC, over in Cooling, I started a new thread on some TEC's I found on Ebay. Here's the link - http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?p=3134406#post3134406

 

[AMD_Junk13]

That CoolerMaster's HHC-001i is really not such a bad cooler with some changes. Get a 60 to 80 mm fan adaptor and a good quality 80mm fan and install in place of the stock fan. This does 2 things raises the fan off the HS and gets rid of the dead spot in the center and gives you more air flow with a larger fan.

On this page is a picture of what I'm talking about this is my MB and HSF. It cools very well and keeps my temps under 40C.

http://www.freewebs.com/brentross/wired5.html

 

[Beginner]

That CoolerMaster's HHC-001i is really not such a bad cooler with some changes. Get a 60 to 80 mm fan adaptor and a good quality 80mm fan and install in place of the stock fan. This does 2 things raises the fan off the HS and gets rid of the dead spot in the center and gives you more air flow with a larger fan.

On this page is a picture of what I'm talking about this is my MB and HSF. It cools very well and keeps my temps under 40C.

http://www.freewebs.com/brentross/wired5.html

Thanks for the tip CompuWolf, I checked on Vantec Tornado fans on www.pricewatch.com vs. Fry's. After shipping, it costs $1 to $1.50 more from the websource than from Fry's. The only problem is Fry's doesn't always have these fans in stock. I will get a 60+cfm 80mm fan for my case and a 60mm-80mm fan for this HHC-001.

I was thinking about this too. Now that you posted it, it saves me from asking you Thanks CW.

Also, I ordered the Patriot RAM from newegg.com. I should have by early next week. Apparently the location near me sold out of them. Again thanks for that tip.

I know have my 1.3 T-bird. I'll wait for the HHC-001 to come in. I read on how to lap heatsinks and what materials are needed. Do you have any other tips or things I should look out for as well?

Also, do you know of any mods I can do to the socket, or anything on wiring the jumper settings? In a few threads people used wire mods to adjust their fsb and multiplier? Is this possible with my A7V-VM mobo?

Thanks,

 

[Beginner]

That CoolerMaster's HHC-001i is really not such a bad cooler with some changes. Get a 60 to 80 mm fan adaptor and a good quality 80mm fan and install in place of the stock fan. This does 2 things raises the fan off the HS and gets rid of the dead spot in the center and gives you more air flow with a larger fan.

On this page is a picture of what I'm talking about this is my MB and HSF. It cools very well and keeps my temps under 40C.

http://www.freewebs.com/brentross/wired5.html

Your heatsink and fan setup are INSANE I have to do this setup. I'll be piecing everything together for the HHC-001 next week. I'm calling Fry's tomorrow for the 60 to 80 adapter and the 80 Tornado fan.

CompuWolf if I use a this 80mm fan. Will it drain my psu? I heard HP psu's are horrible? I found a place call EZ Supply that sells refurbished equipment. Some of the refurbished psu's I saw were under $20. Is there a model your recommend?

My pc current has -
BST ATX-1523D D2
I googled and found the above
Bestec ATX-1523D Power Supply 150 Watt Power Supply

I was wondering if I could upg'd to one of these?
Bestec ATX-250-12E Power Supply 250 Watt Power Supply New 40
Bestec ATX-250-12Z Power Supply 250 Watt Power Supply

Or these -
HP 5187-1098-SUB Power Supply 250 Watt Power Supply
HP 0950-3971 Power Supply 250 Watt Power Supply 11 Connection
HP 5187-1099 Power Supply 250 Watt Power Supply
HP 0950-3949 Power Supply 250 Watt Power Supply

Since I have a 150W a 250W should be ok.

I found these at this link - http://www.pctogo.com/dbapplet/html.html

Is it possible that I can use a retail psu? I seen one at fry's 350w for $19.99?

Thank you

 

[Beginner]

Your heatsink and fan setup are INSANE I have to do this setup. I'll be peicing everything together for the HHC-001 next week. I'm calling Fry's tomorrow for the 60 to 80 adapter and the 80 Tornado fan.

CompuWolf if I use a this 80mm fan. Will it drain my psu? I heard HP psu's are horrible? I found a place call EZ Supply that sells refurbished equipment. Some of the refurbished psu's I saw were under $20. Is there a model your recommend?

My pc current has -
BST ATX-1523D D2
I googled and found the above
Bestec ATX-1523D Power Supply 150 Watt Power Supply

I was wondering if I could upg'd to one of these?
Bestec ATX-250-12E Power Supply 250 Watt Power Supply New 40
Bestec ATX-250-12Z Power Supply 250 Watt Power Supply

Or these -
HP 5187-1098-SUB Power Supply 250 Watt Power Supply
HP 0950-3971 Power Supply 250 Watt Power Supply 11 Connection
HP 5187-1099 Power Supply 250 Watt Power Supply
HP 0950-3949 Power Supply 250 Watt Power Supply

Since I have a 150W a 250W should be ok.

I found these at this link - http://www.pctogo.com/dbapplet/html.html

Is it possible that I can use a retail psu? I seen one at fry's 350w for $19.99?

Thank you

 

[AMD_Junk13]

Rather than waist your money on a 250W PSU that is not going to server you for long get a least a 400W. This way when the rest of your upgrades are done you can use it.

When it comes to fans I would go with a ThermalTake SmartFan this way you can control the fan speed w/o having to buy a fan controler(Comes with one). The reason being a Vantec Tornado fan is very loud, yes it's a good fan but sometimes just over kill.

 

[Beginner]

Rather than waist your money on a 250W PSU that is not going to server you for long get a least a 400W. This way when the rest of your upgrades are done you can use it.

When it comes to fans I would go with a ThermalTake SmartFan this way you can control the fan speed w/o having to buy a fan controler(Comes with one). The reason being a Vantec Tornado fan is very loud, yes it's a good fan but sometimes just over kill.

I'll check out a 400w PSU that will fit in my mATX HP case. I'll pick up the TT Smartfan too. This next week I'll be off from work in the evenings so I'll start tackling the job of putting my 1.3 t-bird in with my HHC-001 and TT SmartFAn

I found out the PLL# to my mobo from another A7V-VM user. It's ICS #94215. I have it at 107 fsb and ran memtest86 all night with no errors. I checked my temps this morning and there was a difference of 2C but I think it was because its a little warm this morning?

My HP is coming together thanks to all the help in here and my built system is going to rock even more for the same reason

THANKS!

 

[Beginner]

Hello guys I need some suggestions.

Someone offerred me -
ATX Case black/gray
MSI800 mobo
Amd 2600 xp mobile cpu
Geforce video card (32mb)
Chaintech soundcard
DDR 500 2x512mb Generic Ram
10/100 fast ethernet card
Generic 420 psu
Accompanied by generic case fans, cdrw and floppy

All this for $375. The seller contends that this setup is overclockable. What do you guys think?

 

[amd_luvarboi]

Unless the parts are re-usable I wouldn't pay that much..only decent thing is basically the CPU and ram with an MSI chipset you probably won't get too high an oc still. Haggle it down

 

[AMD_Junk13]

Hello guys I need some suggestions.

Someone offerred me -
ATX Case black/gray
MSI800 mobo
Amd 2600 xp mobile cpu
Geforce video card (32mb)
Chaintech soundcard
DDR 500 2x512mb Generic Ram
10/100 fast ethernet card
Generic 420 psu
Accompanied by generic case fans, cdrw and floppy

All this for $375. The seller contends that this setup is overclockable. What do you guys think?

A few things I don't like about this... the MSI MB, the low end video card and the word Generic. Only thing I see good in thiis for over clocking is the 2600M. The word Generic I would stay away from if you want a stable system at over rated speeds. For that price you could get a 2600M, good MB and quality ram a much better start for you. I will work up a list off of newegg for you for about the same cost later today to get you started.

 

[AMD_Junk13]

2600M @ $99
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-103-436&depa=0

ABIT "NF7-S" $78
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=13-127-166&DEPA=0

Patriot Dual Channel Kit 184-Pin 512MB(256MB x 2) DDR PC-3200 w/ XBL Technology $117 Note: Fairly new kid on the block, but very high quality RAM for the price.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-220-032&depa=0

Total: $296 just add video and case/PSU

As for video I would say just as a starter the SAPPHIRE ATI RADEON 9600PRO @ $105, it's a good basic DX9 card that will play all new games note DooM3 type games you will have to cut down the settings but still playable.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-102-408&depa=0

Case... that's your choice everyone has different tastes.

Now the PSU very important to a good overclock, just for a starter the Antec P4 ATX12V 400 Watt @ $53 is a good buy and should give you the power you need.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-103-912&depa=0

I left out the CPU cooler because you said you had one off ebay. As for drives and such uses the ones off you old system for now.

So now total is at $454

This system should give you a good place to start OCing.

 

[Beginner]

2600M @ $99
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-103-436&depa=0

ABIT "NF7-S" $78
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=13-127-166&DEPA=0

Patriot Dual Channel Kit 184-Pin 512MB(256MB x 2) DDR PC-3200 w/ XBL Technology $117 Note: Fairly new kid on the block, but very high quality RAM for the price.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-220-032&depa=0

Total: $296 just add video and case/PSU

As for video I would say just as a starter the SAPPHIRE ATI RADEON 9600PRO @ $105, it's a good basic DX9 card that will play all new games note DooM3 type games you will have to cut down the settings but still playable.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-102-408&depa=0

Case... that's your choice everyone has different tastes.

Now the PSU very important to a good overclock, just for a starter the Antec P4 ATX12V 400 Watt @ $53 is a good buy and should give you the power you need.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-103-912&depa=0

I left out the CPU cooler because you said you had one off ebay. As for drives and such uses the ones off you old system for now.

So now total is at $454

This system should give you a good place to start OCing.

Thank you for the breakdown in components. I bought an Abit NF7-S v2 with a 2600 barton with a Zalman on it already($141.50 off ebay). I'm picking up the ram at newegg.com tomorrow. That means case, psu, video card, sound card and drives.

Thanks again

 

[Beginner]

Unless the parts are re-usable I wouldn't pay that much..only decent thing is basically the CPU and ram with an MSI chipset you probably won't get too high an oc still. Haggle it down

Thanks for the post. I'm going to let this one go and follow AMD_Junk13's advice. I've got a Abit mobo, 2600 barton, Zalman combo already. I'll just need to build around it for now. Do you know of anybody on this site who works at or sells computer components?

Thanks for your reply

 

[Beginner]

Will this work for o/c'ing?

Hey guys, will this mini peltier with fan work for o/c'ing?

Here's the link - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=3673&item=3845560777&rd=1

Here is a complete unit, not just a bare module. It is a small, light duty, low power type thermoelectric peltier module with heatsink and fan. It looks new and would be useful for experiment, research, or demonstration. One sample was tested and it worked great! It draws about 2 amps only at 12 volts DC, and about 0.8 amps only at 5 volts DC. Therefore, it loads much less burden on the power supply, compared to other common types that consume too much current and may dangerously overload the computer powersupply. Even with 5 volts DC, the chilling action is very obvious and may be perceived by touching the cold side, immediately after power on. It has a copper face on the cooling side for better thermal attachment with the CPU, compared to other common types that have a ceramic surface to mate with the CPU. The peltier module is about 30 MM x 30 MM x 3 MM. The fan is about 40 MM x 40 MM x 20 MM. The entire unit is overall about 60 MM x 60 MM x 30 MM.

For normal operation, connect positive DC supply to the red wire, and negative DC supply to the black wire of the cooler module. If the connection is reversed or AC is applied then the cooler would work as a heater and may get damaged. The fan also should not be reverse connected or given AC voltage to avoid damage. The cooler module should not get more than 12 volts DC. The fan may be run separately at 12 to 18 volts DC.

It may also be used to demonstrate the SEEBECK EFFECT by generation of electricity from a heat source such as solar energy, but it should not be heated above the water boiling temperature to avoid damage. It may also be used as a passive sensor to produce an electrical voltage output according to the difference in temperature between the two sides of the thermoelectric module. Nevertheless, this item will be offered as is only, no warranty, exchange, return, or refund.


Thanks guys

 

[Beginner]

Lapping Kit + heatsink grease

Guys heres a link to a heatsink lapping kit with thermal compound for under $7 shipped.

Here's the link - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=46322&item=6715254510&rd=1

Thanks guys

 

[AMD_Junk13]

Sorry that pelter unit has no where the Wattage to cool a modern CPU or GPU. It maybe good as a chip set cooler, and maybe worth the price to give it a try.

 

[Beginner]

Sorry that pelter unit has no where the Wattage to cool a modern CPU or GPU. It maybe good as a chip set cooler, and maybe worth the price to give it a try.

I'll buy one since its the cost is very little.

In an earlier post you mentioned about picking up an ATI Radeon 9600 video card. Whats the difference between 128mb, 256mb(I know more memory but can you tell the difference?) All in Wonder, SE, PRO and XT?

I did a search and all I found about flashing 9800's into XT's. Can this be done to the 9600's as well? I'm being offered a 9800se for $80, can this be flashed into an XT, the thread didn't have (se) in it, I assuming se is the low performance model?

Thanks AMD_Junk13