Newbie P4 OC Help
Newbie P4 OC Help
Hey im new to the forums but ive browsed here before and you all seem like really helpful guys.
Basically im looking to OC my P4 2.8 to just a 3 gig or something.
Can i do that with the stock heatsink and fan considering i have about 3 fans in my case already and living in Ireland heat shouldnt be an issue coz its allways bloody freezing .
System spec
P4 2.8
Asrock P4V88 (Not great but it can overclock as it comes with an overclock program)
1 Gig Corsair xms3200xl Pro (2 x 512)
HIS X800XL Turbo
74 gig Raptor (for games)
80 gig maxtor ide (just for windows really)
120 gig external (music and video storage)
Akasa Ultra Quiet 460W Paxpower
CPU Z spec here
Any help is much appreciated
Thanks
Basically im looking to OC my P4 2.8 to just a 3 gig or something.
Can i do that with the stock heatsink and fan considering i have about 3 fans in my case already and living in Ireland heat shouldnt be an issue coz its allways bloody freezing .
System spec
P4 2.8
Asrock P4V88 (Not great but it can overclock as it comes with an overclock program)
1 Gig Corsair xms3200xl Pro (2 x 512)
HIS X800XL Turbo
74 gig Raptor (for games)
80 gig maxtor ide (just for windows really)
120 gig external (music and video storage)
Akasa Ultra Quiet 460W Paxpower
CPU Z spec here
Any help is much appreciated
Thanks
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You should be able to do it heat wise no problem its the motherbaord im worried about. God only knows if it can handel the heat and voltage if you do try to OC.
To overclock you system i would raise your fsb until your chip is at the speed you want then use prime95 to test for stablity.
To overclock you system i would raise your fsb until your chip is at the speed you want then use prime95 to test for stablity.
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Welcome!Venge wrote:Ok so this prime 95 program how do i run this and what should i look out for in the results
Sorry for all the questions but as the title says im a newbie to this.
Im gonna try it next week probably when my new ram and stuff gets here
Thanks for the help so far
You can download prime95 for free --> Google!!
When you run the program goto options, then torture test
You said you are getting new ram? what type?
When you increase the FSB, you are overclocking your ram too.
As said b4, you should easilly get 3Ghz. But as infinitevalence said, your motherboard looks a little suspect, It uses a VIA chipset. After you get upto 3Ghz, things could get a little flakey!
Pls. post back with your results!
Yeah well ive never had a problem with it the way it is now and thats with a 300W psu.
I just want to bump it up to a 3 Gig to see if it will make any improvements to my games along with the new hard drive ram and gpu coz BF2 really takes it outta my machine at the moment.
Its not too much of a jump so hopefully it wont be a problem
The mobo came with an overclocking hyper booster thing that is a safe overclocking technology they claim. So if they have a overclocking option i wouldnt imagine it could be that much of a prob.
Anyway i will try it as soon as the parts come and will post the results
Thanks for all your help you guys have been great.
Is there anything other than raising the FSB that i should do ?
Nice to see another irishman too, Just outside dublin myself.
I just want to bump it up to a 3 Gig to see if it will make any improvements to my games along with the new hard drive ram and gpu coz BF2 really takes it outta my machine at the moment.
Its not too much of a jump so hopefully it wont be a problem
The mobo came with an overclocking hyper booster thing that is a safe overclocking technology they claim. So if they have a overclocking option i wouldnt imagine it could be that much of a prob.
Anyway i will try it as soon as the parts come and will post the results
Thanks for all your help you guys have been great.
Is there anything other than raising the FSB that i should do ?
Nice to see another irishman too, Just outside dublin myself.
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Nice one!
The only things are, watch your temps! (no more than 60c), if you can change your fsb via your Bios then do that.. Most "overclocking" software is sh1it!
When you overclock your fsb/ram you also overclock your PCI/AGP bus. Check your bios for an option to set your pci/agp to 33Mhz/66Mhz respecitivly. This is their default speed and overclocking the pci bus only causes instability.
If you can't lock their speed then a fsb of ~140 would be 'bout your limit.
That you still give you ~3.2Ghz.
It all depends on if your motherboard can support an overclocked prescott P4 (they drain ALOT of power), also if your PSU can stand it.
The main point is you should be good for 3Ghz and if any probs, Just ask.
Someone will always be here, and only be to glad to help.
Don't forget to come back to post your results!
The only things are, watch your temps! (no more than 60c), if you can change your fsb via your Bios then do that.. Most "overclocking" software is sh1it!
When you overclock your fsb/ram you also overclock your PCI/AGP bus. Check your bios for an option to set your pci/agp to 33Mhz/66Mhz respecitivly. This is their default speed and overclocking the pci bus only causes instability.
If you can't lock their speed then a fsb of ~140 would be 'bout your limit.
That you still give you ~3.2Ghz.
It all depends on if your motherboard can support an overclocked prescott P4 (they drain ALOT of power), also if your PSU can stand it.
The main point is you should be good for 3Ghz and if any probs, Just ask.
Someone will always be here, and only be to glad to help.
Don't forget to come back to post your results!
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Motherboard monitor -> google!Venge wrote: Is there any good programs for monitoring CPU temps ?
Your setup uses alot of power, I can't say for sure if Akasa make good power supplies? Doesn't mean there crap.You can post the ratings for each voltage rail. I't s on a sticker on the side of the psu.Venge wrote: And do you think a 460 w psu is not enough ? coz i could get a bigger psu if needed
cheers
I wouldn't bother, unless you find things unstable.
as said, 3Ghz should be easy!
also you can check your voltages with motherboard monitor!
reported voltages can be off by a little bit (~.05v)
Haha sorry another question
Im also thinking of getting a 480w psu instead
Its a Tagan TG480-UO1
http://img.hexus.net/v2/misc/tagan480/psu1.jpg
You said to post the specs of the PSU
Will this do ?
Sorry again for all the questions but im spending about 1000 euro on all this and dont wanna make a mistake.
Cheers
Im also thinking of getting a 480w psu instead
Its a Tagan TG480-UO1
http://img.hexus.net/v2/misc/tagan480/psu1.jpg
You said to post the specs of the PSU
Will this do ?
Sorry again for all the questions but im spending about 1000 euro on all this and dont wanna make a mistake.
Cheers