i have a amd opteron 144 clocked at 2.6ghz at stock voltage from a 1.8ghz. what programs do you use to stress test? have you used prime95?
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Do you overclock your machine???
| Yes...a lot | 23% | 23% - 32 | ||||
| Yes...but moderate and for short period | 13% | 13% - 18 | ||||
| Overclock???...Is it putting your windows clock ahead!! | 8% | 8% - 11 | ||||
| No...I don't know how...I might fry something!!! | 22% | 22% - 30 | ||||
| No...I just buy better part... | 19% | 19% - 26 | ||||
| I'm thinking about it! | 13% | 13% - 18 | ||||
| Total: 135 | ||||||
Orthos on c2d to stress both cores
I use Orthos too. Pretty cool that it auto-detects dual cores and runs on both. Who needs P95 anymore?
NOS feature is very unstable, any type of dynamic OC'ing isn't very good according to my experience.LoonykStephane wrote:
Good Day,
I got a ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe and it has AI NOS,and other feature so I can overclock my PC.
I have a AMD Athlon X2 3800+ with his original fan...
What is safe for me to do???
By the same token...:If I get a Blue Screen Of Death...saying the I should disable memory shadowing...is that cause by this option???ASUS Web Site info for the Mobo wrote:
PEG Link
This latest technology, PEG (PCI Express Graphics) Link Mode, is a unique feature that enables users to boost graphics card performance for superior video quality. PEG Link allows users to raise GPU and VGA memory throughput via the motherboard BIOS the same way system bus and memory bus are tweaked. PEG Link Mode enables powerful video performance on DX8 and DX9 applications. ASUS engineers carefully fine-tuned the parameters for every single PCI-Express card to provide system stability during high-speed graphics operation.
y not its makes it go faster 4 free
Mine is oc's all to hell. CPU, GPU's Memory, everything.
Only advice in overclocking. You need to ask yourself.
"If I screw this up, do I have enough to replace my cpu or motherboard or memory?"
If they answer is no, stay away. It is a possibility you will.
I have a zalman HS on my second comp that is the best (IMO) air cooled HS's out there.
Like was said before, you will need a tool to moniter your temps, I use Motherboard moniter. Will keep track of you cpu, nb, sb and sata hd's.
Water is the way to go for cooling, my comp stays at 87 idle, 97 load (31C - 36C)
Good luck
Chris
Only advice in overclocking. You need to ask yourself.
"If I screw this up, do I have enough to replace my cpu or motherboard or memory?"
If they answer is no, stay away. It is a possibility you will.
I have a zalman HS on my second comp that is the best (IMO) air cooled HS's out there.
Like was said before, you will need a tool to moniter your temps, I use Motherboard moniter. Will keep track of you cpu, nb, sb and sata hd's.
Water is the way to go for cooling, my comp stays at 87 idle, 97 load (31C - 36C)
Good luck
Chris
Last edited by Stealth42o (2006-12-11 19:40:40)
what exactly am i looking for when i run orthos. how long should i run it?
8 hours minimum without errors, 24+ hours for absolute rock-solid stability.
AMD A64 3200+ @ 2.35GHz right now (on air). I need some better memory though, I currently have my memory running at 133MHz to compensate, cause it won't do anything over 166 (curse you A64 memory controller).
My video card is stock, and I think it's going to stay that way. For one it runs WAY too hot to start with (80*C @ load) and I've heard this core (R430) doesn't over clock well enough to be worth the bother.
But, after I get my Zalman Vf900 cooler I might mess around with it and see if I can get anything out of it.
My video card is stock, and I think it's going to stay that way. For one it runs WAY too hot to start with (80*C @ load) and I've heard this core (R430) doesn't over clock well enough to be worth the bother.
But, after I get my Zalman Vf900 cooler I might mess around with it and see if I can get anything out of it.
theknuck wrote:
what exactly am i looking for when i run orthos. how long should i run it?
Make sure you keep an eye on the temps while it is running. Use something line coretemp or speedfan or both to monitor.The Stillhouse Kid wrote:
8 hours minimum without errors, 24+ hours for absolute rock-solid stability.
As has been stated earlier. You can damage you components doing this so be careful and procedd at your own risk.
I did not overclock my machine...I just went from 3800+ and bought 4200+...I sold my first cpu.
3800+($289 original) sold at $150...new CPU $199...total upgrade cost $50...I'm good with that
3800+($289 original) sold at $150...new CPU $199...total upgrade cost $50...I'm good with that
Overclock???...Is it putting your windows clock ahead!! xD
I often take my E6400 up to around 2.5GHz without even adjusting voltages. Once I get my some WC in my system then I'll take it to around 3.2.-3.3GHz
i was having a look through the bios at the overclocking settings i.e. muliplier n stuff, the thing is if i wanted to change the voltage which one do i change as on my bios page there was a page with the voltages with the multiplier then after that page there was another voltage. cant remeber at the moment excactly what they were called
which one gets changed?
which one gets changed?
You 'gotta be careful with adjusting voltages. Too low and too high can cause the system to become completely unstable.
yeah i understand but which ones is it that get changedleetkyle wrote:
You 'gotta be careful with adjusting voltages. Too low and too high can cause the system to become completely unstable.
You change the VCore voltage. Change it at the SMALLEST increments possible. Only change it if your system is unstable and you've tried everything else to stabilize it. Changing the voltage is where you can permanently damage your system... please know what you're doing.
Anyone have an idea how much I can overclock a stock everything AM2 3800+ 64 which is 2.0Ghz with a 1mb L2
With the stock cooler I wouldn't push past 2.4.
If you are gunna overclock, make sure you have some extra fans installed.
Higher speeds = higher temps.
I overclocked my video card, but don't see much of a difference so I don't even bother.
Higher speeds = higher temps.
I overclocked my video card, but don't see much of a difference so I don't even bother.
Well the store im buying for is basically giving away 120mm fans for $2-3 dollars AU and heatsinks for close to $10 they have decent spec's too.The Stillhouse Kid wrote:
With the stock cooler I wouldn't push past 2.4.
man, I don't know how to even overclock, haha
Can someone give me a link for some free overclocking software please?
The BIOS is 100% free.SealXo wrote:
Can someone give me a link for some free overclocking software please?
Don't use crap software, it's not worth it. Use your BIOS.
If you don't know how, then don't do it.
u used to use this free program someone on here gave me and i cant remember anymore.CrazeD wrote:
The BIOS is 100% free.SealXo wrote:
Can someone give me a link for some free overclocking software please?
Don't use crap software, it's not worth it. Use your BIOS.
If you don't know how, then don't do it.
i dont feel like screwing around with my BIOS