2500 Barton past 12.5 multiplier?
I got a 2500 barton thats extremely stable and cool going up to 2800 speeds (11 to 12.5 on the multiplier). I want to take it further but 12.5 is the highest option on my mb bios (biostar M7NCD Pro). Is there any way i can take this higher? Changing the multiplier is the only experience i have with cpu overclocking.
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You can try increasing the FSB first, as that usually gives better gains than multi. However, run some benches as you go (and keep an eye on temps and stability) also, the memory timings tend to loosen as you up the FSB on the RAM, so you reach a point of diminishing returns in performance if your RAM can't take it.
Also, what kind of cooling do you have on the CPU?
and running your ram and fsb async kills the performance. at least for amd based systems, so don't do that.
It costs $55 here in Denmark.
That is outrageous.
I suggest against it.
If you install the shim incorrectly, yes it will destroy the CPU. But I've never experienced the destruction of a CPU due to the shim... what makes you say this?
Additionally, when you set the shim down, even if such is done correctly, you present the additional risk of moving it in the wrong direction when you set the heatsink on it.
In another regard, shims are often too tall for the CPU, and as a result leave a rather large and CPU-toasting gap between the core and the sink
There have been numerous substantiated stories on the web where the last scenario has happened, as well as the first two which resulted in bridges accidentically being connected which should not be connected in operation.
Best to not use them.
So is there any way possible to up the multiplier a bit more or are 2800 speeds pretty much the best i can do?
Here is the link to their pinmod page.
vcore;1.725
multi;11.5
fsb; 175mhz
my specs are:
xp2500
msi k7n2g-ilsr mobo
2-512 ddr pc2700 samsung (dual channel)
msi g-force4 ti-4200
thermaltake volcan5
1 intake fan
1 exhaust fan
300 watt agi power supply
1-120 gig ibm 8mb hd
1-80 gig ibm 8mb hd
54x cd-rom
54x cd-burner
win xp pro
Lack of REAL GOOD (aka GREAT) cooling plus OC means things die, including the Capacitors on mobo, and do so 2-4 times as often as otherwise. Good PSU needed also for best results.
John.