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I was unsure of where to put this post, so I just put it in the general hardware section. Mods, please feel free to move it if you see fit.
I am working on overclocking my 2500+ more, but I have run into snags when I try to go anywhere above 2.1, which is a very mild OC for this chip. Therefore, I am wondering about the factors that could be causing this snag so that I can problem solve and hopefully get higher. Here is what I know....
1. The memory should not be a problem, it is Corsair PC3200, and it is the high performing kind, I forgot the name off hand.
2. Temps seem okay, but I am not sure how much they affect OC performance. At 25C ambient, I get about 42C load temps. My Board temp is just about the same, so I don't have the greatest airflow in my little case, but the temps never hit 50.
3. Voltage, I think this may be my problem. My mobo only allows me to overvolt to 1.8 on the vcore and 1.7 on the ram. I am thinking of possibly getting a better mobo off of refurbs or something like that.
See any weaknesses? The steppings for my chip are below, overall people usually are pulling at least 2.4 with this stepping it seems. If you need any other info, please let me know. I just want to figure out how high it can go!
I am working on overclocking my 2500+ more, but I have run into snags when I try to go anywhere above 2.1, which is a very mild OC for this chip. Therefore, I am wondering about the factors that could be causing this snag so that I can problem solve and hopefully get higher. Here is what I know....
1. The memory should not be a problem, it is Corsair PC3200, and it is the high performing kind, I forgot the name off hand.
2. Temps seem okay, but I am not sure how much they affect OC performance. At 25C ambient, I get about 42C load temps. My Board temp is just about the same, so I don't have the greatest airflow in my little case, but the temps never hit 50.
3. Voltage, I think this may be my problem. My mobo only allows me to overvolt to 1.8 on the vcore and 1.7 on the ram. I am thinking of possibly getting a better mobo off of refurbs or something like that.
See any weaknesses? The steppings for my chip are below, overall people usually are pulling at least 2.4 with this stepping it seems. If you need any other info, please let me know. I just want to figure out how high it can go!