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Konnrade
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Small-scale oveclocking?
#5586277 - 05/03/06 03:31 PM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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I have a modest computer system. I am generally content with my setup, as it performs decently, but recently I've wanted to see if I might be able to squeeze just a small bit more out of it. Probably not enough to, say, increase any of the settings in a demanding program... instead, perhaps enough to alleviate some occasional instances of slow performance or low frame rates.
I know that overclocking is a complex thing, and can be hazardous and potentially damaging if done incorrectly. I would however like to learn how to do a basic job of it and see if I can notice a difference.
My setup (I'm getting the info right out of a DxDiag save) ------------------ System Information ------------------
- Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
- Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
- System Manufacturer: INTEL_
- System Model: D865GBF_
- BIOS: BIOS Date: 11/24/04 22:09:07 Ver: 08.00.10
- Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz (2 CPUs)
- Memory: 1022MB RAM [I might add that the RAM is 2 sticks of very nice Corsair memory -Konnrade]
- Page File: 335MB used, 2123MB available
- DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
- DX Setup Parameters: Not found
- DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode
--------------- Display Devices ---------------
- Card name: RADEON 9700 PRO
- Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
- Chip type: RADEON 9700 PRO AGP (0x4E44)
- DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
- Display Memory: 128.0 MB
- Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (85Hz)
- Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
- Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
- Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
- Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6587 (English)
- DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
- Driver Attributes: Final Retail
- Driver Date/Size: 1/4/2006 20:46:59, 252928 bytes
I think that's all the important info, and some unimportant info. Here's the intel page for my motherboard: http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/d865gbf/index.htm
What I'm looking for, primarily, is based on my graphics card. My motherboard, processor, and ram are all still fairly good by current standards (at least I think so).
Can anyone provide some links to something I can understand, or perhaps offer some advice?
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citizen_insane
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Re: Small-scale oveclocking? [Re: Konnrade]
#5589516 - 05/04/06 10:27 AM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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Well, unless your motherboard offers overclocking options there really isn't any way to increase your CPU clock speed. You can check by going into your BIOS and poking arround and seeing if there are any overclocking options. What you want to look for is ability to increase your FSB (front side bus) speed. You didn't post your specific CPU specs, so I can't really say anything about overclockability, but most P4's can be OC'd pretty well as long as you have sufficient cooling.
You can however use the ATItool to overclock your graphics card. Depending on who made your card, you may be able to overclock it arround 20%. My 9800pro is a Saphire (the worst company) and I can't really over clock it at all before I get signifigant noise problems.
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computers are so fast now days i mean back in the days when i could juice my p3 450 to 581 i mean that a significant % gain. i just dont see the point anymore when your getting like maybe 5% more, increasing heat, reducing life, and creating more chance for a system crash.
3ghz just seems out of this world 2 me. ive never been over 1g.
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barfightlard
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Re: Small-scale oveclocking? [Re: Konnrade]
#5607934 - 05/09/06 09:21 AM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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Like citizen said you won't be able to overclock your cpu and ram unless you motherboard supports it and most Intel boards don't, but you might as well take a look and get back to us. And for overclocking your video card ATI Tray Tools is great.
"i just dont see the point anymore when your getting like maybe 5% more, increasing heat, reducing life, and creating"
If you have ok cooling know your max temps of different components and know the limit you should stay in with temps your fine. Sure the life might be reduced, but most overclockers don't keep their parts for 5+ years. And system crashes won't happen if you have a stable overclock.
"i mean back in the days when i could juice my p3 450 to 581"
back in the day I had a P3 533 running over 900MHz stable
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Re: Small-scale oveclocking? [Re: barfightlard]
#5611382 - 05/10/06 01:40 AM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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I'm willing to leave my processor alone. I think it does an okay job. Besides, my processor doesn't have good enough cooling to be overclocked. Sometimes during normal use I can hear the cpu fan doing some heavy rpm's.
I think I might actually have a PC case that's not good for cooling. My cpu has a decent aftermarket heatsink and fan on it, it shouldn't be taxed the way it is. If I want to overclock I might have to buy a case designed with airflow in mind. As it is I use a simple desktop case that wasn't designed for gaming.
I'd have to add heatsinks to my vidcard to overclock it, too. When I've had my case open during gaming sessions, i could reach down and feel the vidcard and it would be pretty hot all over.
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Re: Small-scale oveclocking? [Re: Konnrade]
#5617239 - 05/11/06 01:30 PM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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Good airflow is key when overclocking.
I baught a Thermaltake Tsunami case and it dropped my temps all around over 10C, which is massive. I still use my stock heatsink with AS and i's fine. Adding ramsinks to your videocard would be a good idea, but not necessary.
Buy a better case
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