T Bird 700

[Rob Snyder]

I'm trying to overclock a Tbird 700. Most people has been getting for 900 to 950 with the chip. Where should I set my voltages at? My L1 is connected.

Thanks

Rob

 

[Big Mike]

You should be fine at 100x8 at 1.85 to start, id move up from there. I see no reason to be afraid of the measly .1 extra volt available, everyone is using it and its a real hinderance because its such a baby step, but it is good for some extra speed. You do have a good cooler right? If your temps are in the 50C range I'd get a better heatsink before you delve to far into overclocking, going from a big 60mm generic HSF to my global win FOP38 dropped the temps 10C and made my overclock more stable.

 

[Rob Snyder]

Thanks for the info mike. I'm useing the super orb but thinking about changing to the fop.

 

[Nagorak]

If you care about NOISE, I'd greatly discourage you from buying the FOP (or the SORB for that matter). An Alpha PEP66/PAL6035 work better and can (depending on the fan) also be much quieter.

And, believe me, that .1 extra volts can help a LOT. The 1.85v setting actually runs over 1.90v anyway, according to motherboard monitor.

 

[hooziewhatsit]

the highest I've had my tbird 700 is right around 915, @1.85V. of couse, that wasn't stable at all.... its only stable once I get down around 860 or so...

I wouldn't be afraid about raising the voltage to the max.

good luck!