[CPU Limits?] -

Posted by: freechus9

What are the limits of an Athlon XP in terms of overclocking? I was thinking I would clock it with a 140 MHz bus with a 12.5 multiplier. But, any other suggestions? And if I did that, would I have to increase the voltage as well?

Posted by: Disciple

I'm really not sure!! I'm kinda new to overclocking too... Sorry!

Posted by: freechus9

I was planning on some Kingston PC2700..a gig! Hows that sound?! And only 66.50 for a stick of 512 MB...

Posted by: 臯栽倗x

yeah, i wouldn't put less than 1gb of DDR333 in a new computer these days... especially with RAM prices the way they are :)

Posted by: freechus9

If I adjust the multiplier only will it post also or will it just..burn out?

Posted by: freechus9

That's all good and dandy, but..my MAIN problem is choosing the right fan. I'm currently looking at a Volcano 9 but I'm really not sure. Could someone just TELL me what fan/heatsink to get?

Posted by: freechus9

Thank you!

Posted by: SloGuy

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by freechus9 [/i]
[B]I was planning on some Kingston PC2700..a gig! Hows that sound?! And only 66.50 for a stick of 512 MB... [/B][/QUOTE]

I just saw 512 mb for $55 somewhere...and I dont think it was the "cheap stuff"

Posted by: Ecniv

Just DONT get the TT Dragon Orb fans!!! They look pretty but are complete CRAP!

Posted by: freechus9

I read some reviews on that..yeesh! And some other heatsinks were close to 1 KG.

Posted by: sPlAtOiD

I have a amd XP 2400+ overclocked to 140 mhz fsb with a vantec cpu fan and it runs stable at 42c without load and 46c heavy load like unreal tournement 2003 for two hours.Works great I have a msi kt4 ultra mobo.