Hi,

I had a question concerning overclocking my 2.4c on an Asus P4C800-E Deluxe mobo...

I'm not trying to do any complex OCing, I'm just using the Overclock function within the BIOS. When I OC it up to 20%, the OS loads I can run Sandra, etc. I've not done any stress testing, etc. to determine stability.

Actually my question concerns cooling. Before I really stress test I'd like to know if I'm going to need any uber cooling? Right now the CPU runs about 30C/86F & the mobo runs at 27C/80F.

I'm going to pick-up an additional chassis fan. My cooling would basically be the retail fan & heatsink that came with the retail processor, the fan on the power supply & two chassis fans. Would that be adequate? What aresafe temps for the CPU & Mobo? What temp threshold should be a concern?

Thanks for helping a n00b!

Rob

you should be able to get that puppy over 3GHz easily, but you might need an aftermarket HSF. I'd recommend the Zalman CNPS7000 or 7700 if you've got the room. Until you get a good HSF (heatsink/fan) watch you load temps; they shouldn't go over 60ºC.

Have fun...that chip is great.

i got mine up past 3.2, maxed out the mobo with a zalman 7000. it never really got hot.

I had mine up to 3.4 neener neener neener

IC7-G
2.4c
Zalman 7000

No heat issues

He needs good ram also so you cant just say hell hit 3ghz as long as you stay in the 50s (c) youre cool cooling wise.

I have 2x512 Kingston HyperX PC3200

I know the Asus P4C800-E doesn't really allow you to tweak the memory frequency so much...It's basicaly 266, 320, 400 or Auto.

I did put the FSB up to 250 and was able to play Half-Life 2 for about 45 minutes before my system rebooted.

Could this be a voltage issue or do you think the memory or AGP interface could be the culprit?

I did not modify the frequency on either. I left them on Auto. I do have the option to adjust the AGP between 66, 72 or 80.

Any ideas?

Thanks,
Rob

The chanced of you kingston doing 250 are pretty low . It was prolly on a differant ratio. You also should up the voltage on the ram when overclocking it. 2.75v sounds safe but put it on 400mhz first then change that.

Quote: Originally Posted by JSU The chanced of you kingston doing 250 are pretty low . It was prolly on a differant ratio. You also should up the voltage on the ram when overclocking it. 1.75 sounds safe but put it on 400mhz first then change that.

I'm sure 1.75 is a typo he means 2.75vDimm
JSU will be back to correct that, I'm sure...

yup corrected

Quote: Originally Posted by pimp joose I had mine up to 3.4 neener neener neener IC7-G 2.4c Zalman 7000 No heat issues

Which correct me if I am wrong I own now do I not PJ?? Having said that I had it at 3.2 but it was pushing 54 under Folding Load...48 idle

Quote: Originally Posted by chunkysoup Which correct me if I am wrong I own now do I not PJ?? Having said that I had it at 3.2 but it was pushing 54 under Folding Load...48 idle

That would be correct sir

At 3.4 it's gonna be a little warm, but I like to live on the edge

My Socket-T lives in the high 50's low 60's - max thermal load for that chip is 65ºC