I need some help with overclocking the system shown in my signature. I haven't yet unlocked the bridges on my CPU, but I tried to manipulate the FSB. Unfortunately, I can't get beyone 140/36 without crashing my computer. Also, my 3dmark2001 score is only around 3300. My CPU temps reach 48-49 degrees C after running 3dmark2001 and my ambient is around 32. (MBM temps)
First of all, I need suggestions of cooling options. I don't have the tools to mod my case, so should I get better 80mm fans? Will that make much difference? I'm thinking of getting the Glaciator, I know I need to replace my Coolermaster POS.
Another question...even when I only increase the CPU FSB instead of the system FSB, my system still is unstable. I don't know if this is also a RAM problem or not. I'm thinking of getting some Crucial PC133 RAM, is this good for overclocking to 150+?
I also tried overclocking my video card (standard 400/200) to 420/220. I got an extra 100 points in 3dmark2001, but when I touched the video card it was almost too hot to touch. What could I use to cool my AGP card? And when I overclock my RAM, should I get a RAM cooling kit?
One more factor...I'm a little strapped for cash at the moment, I'm also purchasing a DVD-ROM drive and a router at the moment, so I have maybe $200 to work with.
First of all, I need suggestions of cooling options. I don't have the tools to mod my case, so should I get better 80mm fans? Will that make much difference? I'm thinking of getting the Glaciator, I know I need to replace my Coolermaster POS.
Another question...even when I only increase the CPU FSB instead of the system FSB, my system still is unstable. I don't know if this is also a RAM problem or not. I'm thinking of getting some Crucial PC133 RAM, is this good for overclocking to 150+?
I also tried overclocking my video card (standard 400/200) to 420/220. I got an extra 100 points in 3dmark2001, but when I touched the video card it was almost too hot to touch. What could I use to cool my AGP card? And when I overclock my RAM, should I get a RAM cooling kit?
One more factor...I'm a little strapped for cash at the moment, I'm also purchasing a DVD-ROM drive and a router at the moment, so I have maybe $200 to work with.