View Full Version : Will an XP 3000+ overclock better than a 2500+?
I've currently got an XP 2500+ barton that i overclock to 2800 speeds by changing the multiplier from 11 to 12.5. I've tried overclocking the fsb as well but it ends up being a little slower in the end than just doing the multiplier. So my question is if i get an XP 3000+ how high will i be able to take it just by changing the multipier. Part of me is afraid that i'll essentially be getting a similar chip as my 2500 barton it will just come clocked with a 13.5 multiplier or something therefore not giving me any room for improvement without adjusting the FSB.
GnomeWizardd
30 Dec 2003, 2:45pm
I got my 3000+ at 2.4 Ive also gotten the fsb up to 220 I know Csimon has his at 2.4 or is it 2.5? :hrm:
Disvengeance
30 Dec 2003, 10:57pm
The 3000+ pretty much is a 2500+ with a 13 multiplier. Ive gotten mine to speeds a little over 2.4 without a problem.
Thrax
30 Dec 2003, 11:03pm
With all the lock chips out there, and the high probability that you'll receive a locked one, it's far better to go with the 2500+ as it has a lower multiplier and allows for a considerably higher frontside bus.
The tradeoff being that you need a good mobo and memory, but if you're considering overclocking, you should have both of those requisites anyhow.
A 3000 does not overclock any better than a 2500, 2800, or 3200.
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