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- Oct 4, 2007
I'm new to these forums and to overclocking. I have OC'd my CPU, but need verifications/suggestions.
Here's my PC specs:
OS: XP Pro 32-bit
MB: ASUS A8N-SLI Premium (BIOS v1008)
CPU: AMD 4200+ X2 (Manchester) 2.2 GHz
DDR: Corsair 3200 (400 MHz) 4 GB total
Video: (2) eVGA 7800 GT CO in SLI w/Nvidia 613.71 driver
Case: ABS w/4 fans
PS: 550W
HD Cooling: 2-fan aftermarket cooler
CPU Cooling: Scythe (huge) w/120mm side fan
Video Cooling: Arctic Cooling Accelero X1
I have OC'd my CPU using the following BIOS settings:
CPU FSB: 240 (up from stock 200)
CPU Multiplier: X11 (stock)
OC CPU Speed: 2640 (2.64 GHz) (up from stock 2.2 GHz)
HT Multiplier: X4
HT Link: 960
Idle CPU Temp: 26 Deg C
Idle MB Temp: 36 Deg C
Idle Video Card Temp: 42 Deg C
I left CPU Voltage and all DDR settings in BIOS to Auto. The main reason I left DDR settings in Auto is that when I tried to set the DDR to the Corsair spec sheet timings, the PC won't boot and I had to clear CMOS and try to OC again.
Question: Will the CPU adjust its own voltage and DDR settings when they're left in Auto or set to Manual in the BIOS?
All tasks run normally with the OC. The PC boots and shuts down normally. I ran a Sandra benchmark test 3 times in succession with no errors.
When playing the Hellgate: London beta, everything runs as smooth as butter with the OC. When using stock CPU settings, there is a bit of lag.
Same thing with Far Cry. When selecting the highest settings using stock CPU settings, the game will soon lock up and push out to the desktop. With the OC, I can select the highest settings without locking up, but there is still a small constant hesitation.
I'm looking for any suggestions to improve the OC, especially involving memory. I know my system can do better than I have it, given the cooling solutions installed.
Thanks.
Here's my PC specs:
OS: XP Pro 32-bit
MB: ASUS A8N-SLI Premium (BIOS v1008)
CPU: AMD 4200+ X2 (Manchester) 2.2 GHz
DDR: Corsair 3200 (400 MHz) 4 GB total
Video: (2) eVGA 7800 GT CO in SLI w/Nvidia 613.71 driver
Case: ABS w/4 fans
PS: 550W
HD Cooling: 2-fan aftermarket cooler
CPU Cooling: Scythe (huge) w/120mm side fan
Video Cooling: Arctic Cooling Accelero X1
I have OC'd my CPU using the following BIOS settings:
CPU FSB: 240 (up from stock 200)
CPU Multiplier: X11 (stock)
OC CPU Speed: 2640 (2.64 GHz) (up from stock 2.2 GHz)
HT Multiplier: X4
HT Link: 960
Idle CPU Temp: 26 Deg C
Idle MB Temp: 36 Deg C
Idle Video Card Temp: 42 Deg C
I left CPU Voltage and all DDR settings in BIOS to Auto. The main reason I left DDR settings in Auto is that when I tried to set the DDR to the Corsair spec sheet timings, the PC won't boot and I had to clear CMOS and try to OC again.
Question: Will the CPU adjust its own voltage and DDR settings when they're left in Auto or set to Manual in the BIOS?
All tasks run normally with the OC. The PC boots and shuts down normally. I ran a Sandra benchmark test 3 times in succession with no errors.
When playing the Hellgate: London beta, everything runs as smooth as butter with the OC. When using stock CPU settings, there is a bit of lag.
Same thing with Far Cry. When selecting the highest settings using stock CPU settings, the game will soon lock up and push out to the desktop. With the OC, I can select the highest settings without locking up, but there is still a small constant hesitation.
I'm looking for any suggestions to improve the OC, especially involving memory. I know my system can do better than I have it, given the cooling solutions installed.
Thanks.