Overclocking AMD 64 3500+
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System Information
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Time of this report: 8/6/2008, 01:46:01
Machine name: CAKE
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: NVIDIA
System Model: NVDAACPI
BIOS: )Phoenix - Award WorkstationBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3500+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.2GHz
Memory: 958MB RAM
Page File: 401MB used, 1912MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode
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I have no idea what overclocking is so I want to find out what it really does and also if doing so makes my computer run more efficiently.
If you need more info, just ask. I'll try to find out xD.
System Information
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Time of this report: 8/6/2008, 01:46:01
Machine name: CAKE
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: NVIDIA
System Model: NVDAACPI
BIOS: )Phoenix - Award WorkstationBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3500+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.2GHz
Memory: 958MB RAM
Page File: 401MB used, 1912MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode
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I have no idea what overclocking is so I want to find out what it really does and also if doing so makes my computer run more efficiently.
If you need more info, just ask. I'll try to find out xD.
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Overclocking is usually done in the BIOS of your motherboard. It speeds up your ram speed, cpu speed, bus speed, and ht speed. This helps when you are multitasking or gaming, but at the cost of using more power and adding more heat.
For steps to overclock, refer to my post on: https://www.fakku.net/viewtopic.php?t=6927
For steps to overclock, refer to my post on: https://www.fakku.net/viewtopic.php?t=6927
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nsl41288 wrote...
You should be able to get at least a 20% overclock with that, I had the same processor and I was able to run it stable around 2.6 ghz after a buttload of tweaking, 2.4 should easily be done with very little. I refer to http://math.gogar.com/athlon64.cgi after I figure out my maximum values for each. To find those follow my steps:FSB: lower your multi to it's lowest, lower your memory to it's lowest, lower your HT from 5x to 4x and keep raising until your comp won't load windows. If you can't recover to your bios after you raise this too high your gonna have to reset it manually by switching jumpers or taking the battery out and unplugging and letting it sit for a while.
HT: Same as FSB except: keep your HT at 5x, eventually as you raise your FSB it will do the same and not load windows.
RAM: Same as FSB except: put your multi to it's highest, put your ram back to it's rated speed. As you raise your fsb you will increase your ram speed as well. Eventually it will start to act up and not function correctly. Raise the FSB by a value of 10 and then run memtest86+'s test 5 and 6 and see if it passes. You should also have inputted the correct clock values of your ram in the bios before this because the auto feature will tune down the ram. If you find your not satisfied with the ram speed you can raise the voltage a little bit, I wouldn't go past 2.9v unless you want to risk frying the ram.
CPU: Same as FSB except: put the multi at highest and raise by values of 10 and run prime95's torture test. If it completes the first 5 tests or so, it's safe to assume you can push it a little harder. Also, if you find your cpu speed is unsatisfactory, you can increase the voltage and it should stabilize and run better, but it will be a lot hotter, I recommend using speedfan to check your temps and make sure it's not overheating.
As with all overclocking, you hold yourself at risk of shorting out your equipment and I hold no liability in case you do so. I will say though that with this method I have overclocked a very stable computer from 2.2 ghz to 2.75 under air cooling. You could get a water cooler and really have some fun if you wanna go faster.
Can you be more specific? I saw this post but didn't understand the concept of lowering and raising the values.
All I know is that your going into bios and changing the values.
Thats as far as I know.
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I just want to know how much overclocking I can do without overheating or risking the computer.
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Well it depends if your motherboard even has those values to be overclocked. But all you can really do is raise it a little, test it, and check the temps. Test ram with memtest 86+. Test CPU with Prime95, Check temps with Speedfan. I can't just tell you what values to use or would be right for your specific machine because this is all custom work that isn't recommended for the average user. You can fry your machine if you mess with something you don't know what it does. If you want to know what a specific option does in the BIOS, I suggest you write it down on a piece of paper, load up windows, and google it. This is something that will take you hours of fiddling around with until you get it right.
Your CPU shouldn't go above 70C (158F) while it is under load(like when running prime95), any more than that is risking permanent damage. My machine's CPU temp is 45C while idling and around 55C when under load.
Your CPU shouldn't go above 70C (158F) while it is under load(like when running prime95), any more than that is risking permanent damage. My machine's CPU temp is 45C while idling and around 55C when under load.