FSB mhz overclocking > better then cpu mhz overclocking!!!

[fog]

well i'll keep it simple, i have a7v133 and duron 800,

6x160fsb=960mhz
3dmark2001= 3028

7x142fsb=994mhz
3dmark2001=2882,

similar results for quake3!!

ofcurse its only applies for gaming....

post your resualts people!

 

[Colin]

No it applies to anything addressing the FSB. The fastest CPU speed is not always the fastest overclock for a system. Thanks for pointing this out. I believe many folks want the bragging rights to a 1.6 gig system etc. The thinkers will accept a lower CPU speed for a faster system.

 

[Carmine_Paterno]

Of Course it is! The fsb is how fast the processor communicates with the rest of the system..for example: the memory, the hard drive, the pci bus, the agp bus ETC. That's why i have my Duron 750 unlocked and @ 954mhz 159fsb X 6 mulitplier @ 1.775v.

Runs like a dream.

 

[Hoot]

Instead of 6x159, I might be inclined to see if that setup would go 6.5x150 or 7x150 @ 1.85V. Sure it's 9 Mhz slower on the FSB, but the FPU will benefit from the 6.5x or 7x versus the 6x. Most Durons can handle 975-1050 Mhz with reasonable cooling. I try not to run the FSB "knocking on the door" of Too Fast. My point being, always try a few different itterations to see what works best for your needs. I do a lot of CAD and Scientific Modeling as well as gaming, so my perspective is a little different than a pure gamer.

Hoot

 

[Carmine_Paterno]

My heatsink is horrible, and i have a 80mm Delta @ 25V blowing into it, so it kinda makes up for it LoL. I would rather have more fsb, as i am trying to get the record @ madonion.com for the fastest VooDoo3 and duron combo. So far, my best score is 1798 with my duron 750 @ 954 159fsb, and my voltage @ 1.775v, my VooDoo3 @ 185. The highest score is 1880, with a duron @ 1016, and VooDoo3 @ 200+.

I hope to hitt a gig @ 1.85v 166fsb and 6 multiplier. That would be quite an overclock!

 

[Hoot]

That's a pretty neat endeavor. I assume you tried 6.5x150 or 7x150 and it was slower running 3D Mark 2001 already. Good Luck with your run on the record. We're all pulling for you.

Hoot

 

[JEFF]

tried lowering multiplier and upping bus and @6x140=836 got higher scores in fp and mmx than my normal 133x6.5=865 but was less stable. to the contrary the 9x100 got the best scores.??