nVidia_Freak Posted January 29, 2005 Posted January 29, 2005 Well, I used CPUFSB to up the clock a bit, got it to 2650MHz, not much, but eh, works for me. Anyway, it's stable and all, the Tai Sol hs/fan I have supports any Northwood up to 3.06GHz, and the temp is usually @ or around 45C idle and around 55-60C full load. What I was wondering, could I push it up to 2.8GHz? (stock 2.6GHz) Yeah I know, test and find out, but I don't have the time to watch my cpu fizzle up. Also, in CPUFSB, is it normal when it tests the frequencies, for the cpu usage to go up to 100% and stay like that for about 20 secs? I'm assuming it is, but I need to be sure. Thnx in advance for any tips. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martymcfly Posted January 29, 2005 Posted January 29, 2005 i would be surprised if you couldnt do 2.8. that is a small OC. You may be able to get that to 3.2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberbeer Posted January 29, 2005 Posted January 29, 2005 May need better cooling. 55C with that small of a OC is almost scary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nVidia_Freak Posted January 29, 2005 Posted January 29, 2005 i would be surprised if you couldnt do 2.8. that is a small OC. You may be able to get that to 3.2 407244[/snapback] Thanks for your help. May need better cooling. 55C with that small of a OC is almost scary. 407248[/snapback] Twas like that before the oc anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martymcfly Posted January 29, 2005 Posted January 29, 2005 get some as5 and apply that w/ the stock hs and see if your temps drop. Or you can get a new hsf (a good 50 dollar one) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pent uP Rage Posted January 30, 2005 Posted January 30, 2005 Hey man, my old rig was a 2.6c(NW) @ 3.3 with 1.6V and a 5:4 divider. But that was with PC3200 RAM and watercooling. You should see 3.0Ghz NO PROBLEM. Your RAM may limit you somewhat though above that. But OVER 50C is a bit much. Do what you can to lower your temps first. A good rule for P4 Ocing is keep it UNDER 50C and 1.7V. And as Mr. Mcfly stated, GET some AS5. I would also suggest lapping the hsf if you're on a budget. Lapping and Arctic Silver alone should drop your temps 2-5C after it's burned in. But don't expect much more than that...it's a stock crappy aluminum HSF. The old HSF from my 2.6 is cooling a 1.4 now.(and still not very well...39C/47C) You might want to get a couple more fans too. What kind of BIOS adjustments do you have on that mobo? Im not familiar with them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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