P4 Overclocking Results/Tips/Tricks/Complaints

No_Style · May 17, 2003, 11:58 PM

Ok kiddies, it's time to post up them overclocks and maybe we can give each other tips and pointers on how to push these processors a lil more

Use this format:

Clockspeed: 18 x 185 = 3330 MHz
Synchronized Memory with clock?: Yes
Mobo: ASUS P4PE/L 1005 BIOS
Memory: 1 x Crucial PC2700 333MHz 512 MB
CAS: 2.5
Vcore: 1.6 V (Actual 1.65~ V)
Vmem: 2.7 V
PCI/AGP: Locked @ default
Cooling: Thermaltake Spark 7 @ 4199~ RPM
Case Temps Idle/Load: 36 C/37 C
CPU Temps Idle/Load: 46 C/55 C

I think I can squeeze about 2 Mhz out of the FSB, but I can't touch 190 Mhz FSB. My memory is limiting me

Kgentatszu] · May 18, 2003, 07:24 AM

here's mine (quite lousy if you ask me

)

Clockspeed: 20 x 153= 3060 MHz(stock cooling)
Synchronized Memory with clock?: nope, asynchronized
Mobo: ASUS P4S8X-X/ 1002 BIOS
Memory:2 x APACER PC2100 382MHz 512 MB CL2
CAS: 3-3-4-6T
Vcore: 1.625 V
Vmem: 2.7 V
PCI/AGP: only God knows
Cooling: none
Case Temps Idle/Load: 29~32
CPU Temps Idle/Load: 42~58

any suggestions will do....

No_Style · May 18, 2003, 10:20 AM

Give that a go, maybe you can squeeze more FSB out of that.

Kgentatszu] · May 18, 2003, 10:24 AM

Nah~, you have to remember that i'm using PC2100, i think that's the max i can squeeze out of it

No_Style · May 18, 2003, 10:26 AM

So that's at 266 MHz right? Hmm.. Maybe. But you can always try. A more kick ass Overclock could come from using better RAM, but seeing you have 1024 MB of PC2100, a change wouldn't be economically wise.

Kgentatszu] · May 18, 2003, 10:32 AM

but personally, i think this is a great overclock already!!!

No_Style · May 18, 2003, 10:35 AM

I personally see any overclock reaching or surpassing the top processor's "speed" an achievement. I felt so

when I whooped a AMD 3000+ and 3.06 (NO HT) in Sandra Sisoftware benchies

Kgentatszu] · May 18, 2003, 10:40 AM

but.think of it this way, people who have same spec as you can reach 3330, what 'bout those with 3.06 and XP 3000??

sorry, i mean no insult.

No_Style · May 18, 2003, 10:44 AM

But I haven't heard of those O/Cs though. You know? That is why I posted this up, hoping to see what other crazy O/Cs there are. But yes, I've heard of some site taking a 3 Ghz "C" to 4 Ghz or something like that.

Kgentatszu] · May 18, 2003, 10:51 AM

even crazier, i've seen a 2.4 O.Ced to 4.03 if i'm not wrong......i cant recall, so that makes my little oc useless compared to you and the others

No_Style · May 18, 2003, 11:44 PM

Cool the North Bridge Controller!! OMG, it helped me out so much.

Kgentatszu] · May 19, 2003, 02:26 AM

what's a north bridge controller??

and how??

No_Style · May 19, 2003, 02:29 AM

It's that thing with the silver Heatsink on it. You can get it actively cooled by attaching a small fan to it. Read my thread on how I did my NBC cooling on this O/C section of DH.

Kgentatszu] · May 19, 2003, 02:33 AM

yup , i read your post, but couldnt understand a word.......i dont have anything silver in my case..black maybe?? any pics?

No_Style · May 19, 2003, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Maxwell1234
yup , i read your post, but couldnt understand a word.......i dont have anything silver in my case..black maybe?? any pics?

It's actually black on the SIS series of ASUS boards.

It's that black heatsink for you. That Heatsink looks so dinky. Looks like the same type of heatsink used for my old CUV4X. Anyways, if you touch that and it gets pretty hot, try finding a small fan for it. It may yield results, it may not, but for me it did wonders.

Kgentatszu] · May 19, 2003, 02:40 AM

what kind'a fan are you talking about??

No_Style · May 19, 2003, 02:45 AM

Anything from a Pentium 1 fan to those little ones that you can find at many computer stores. They're known as 40mm fans. I personally used an old Pentium fan and glued the center of it onto the heatsink. Try searching Google for 40 mm fans. You'll find pics. I'm quite disappointed by how ASUS did not include one on their MoBos. Other companies like MSI and Gigabyte have that extra "needed" feature. And some of those 40 mm fans by Gigabyte or MSI have LEDs on them.

Kgentatszu] · May 19, 2003, 09:45 AM

can you give a pic of your modifications??

No_Style · May 19, 2003, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Maxwell1234
can you give a pic of your modifications??

Not my board, but same idea. Putting a little fan on the Heatsink.

Kgentatszu] · May 19, 2003, 10:15 AM

by the way, is it possible to unlock P4 processors?? how ??

No_Style · May 19, 2003, 09:29 PM

You get an Engineering Sample. And usually only review sites get those.

Kgentatszu] · May 20, 2003, 01:12 AM

engineering samples?? what's that, any pic??

No_Style · May 20, 2003, 01:14 AM

Just a P4 chip without the multiplier locked. It's like how a "Beta" is to software, the Engineering Sample is the "beta" of the chip. (Or so I think) You'll never get your hands on one. Unless you've got some great "contacts"

Kgentatszu] · May 20, 2003, 01:18 AM

by the way, mate do you think my score is decent??

No_Style · May 20, 2003, 01:30 AM

Quite decent, actually.

Kgentatszu] · May 20, 2003, 01:50 AM

how 'bout yours??

No_Style · May 21, 2003, 11:13 PM

149XX Just a lil more and I can break 15K! I was able to relax the VCore too.

I is happies.

Kgentatszu] · May 22, 2003, 12:35 AM

what's your spec like?? (your spec in the signature is kind'a outdated)

No_Style · May 22, 2003, 12:42 AM

Specs are:

P4 2.4B GHz @ 3.366 Ghz
ASUS P4PE
Sapphire 9500 PRO 364/303
Crucial 512 MB PC2700
WD 60 GB

I'll be updating that signature later.

Kgentatszu] · May 22, 2003, 12:52 AM

Wow, you can score that high a benchmark with a 9500 pro?? cause i've heard that 9500 pro scores like a ti4200?? is that true??by the way, what's your mem frequency like??

May 17, 2003, 11:58 PM	#1
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,049 Rep Power: 0	P4 Overclocking Results/Tips/Tricks/Complaints Ok kiddies, it's time to post up them overclocks and maybe we can give each other tips and pointers on how to push these processors a lil more Use this format: Clockspeed: 18 x 185 = 3330 MHz Synchronized Memory with clock?: Yes Mobo: ASUS P4PE/L 1005 BIOS Memory: 1 x Crucial PC2700 333MHz 512 MB CAS: 2.5 Vcore: 1.6 V (Actual 1.65~ V) Vmem: 2.7 V PCI/AGP: Locked @ default Cooling: Thermaltake Spark 7 @ 4199~ RPM Case Temps Idle/Load: 36 C/37 C CPU Temps Idle/Load: 46 C/55 C I think I can squeeze about 2 Mhz out of the FSB, but I can't touch 190 Mhz FSB. My memory is limiting me __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here

May 18, 2003, 07:24 AM	#2
Kgentatszu] DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,802 Rep Power: 0	Re: P4 Overclocking Results/Tips/Tricks/Complaints here's mine (quite lousy if you ask me) Clockspeed: 20 x 153= 3060 MHz(stock cooling) Synchronized Memory with clock?: nope, asynchronized Mobo: ASUS P4S8X-X/ 1002 BIOS Memory:2 x APACER PC2100 382MHz 512 MB CL2 CAS: 3-3-4-6T Vcore: 1.625 V Vmem: 2.7 V PCI/AGP: only God knows Cooling: none Case Temps Idle/Load: 29~32 CPU Temps Idle/Load: 42~58 any suggestions will do.... Last edited by Kgentatszu]; May 18, 2003 at 11:23 AM.

May 18, 2003, 10:20 AM	#3
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,049 Rep Power: 0	Try synchronizing the memory? Give that a go, maybe you can squeeze more FSB out of that. __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here

May 18, 2003, 10:26 AM	#5
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,049 Rep Power: 0	PC2100? So that's at 266 MHz right? Hmm.. Maybe. But you can always try. A more kick ass Overclock could come from using better RAM, but seeing you have 1024 MB of PC2100, a change wouldn't be economically wise. __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here

May 18, 2003, 10:35 AM	#7
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,049 Rep Power: 0	It is. I personally see any overclock reaching or surpassing the top processor's "speed" an achievement. I felt so when I whooped a AMD 3000+ and 3.06 (NO HT) in Sandra Sisoftware benchies __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here

May 18, 2003, 10:24 AM	#4
Kgentatszu] DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,802 Rep Power: 0	Nah~, you have to remember that i'm using PC2100, i think that's the max i can squeeze out of it

May 18, 2003, 10:32 AM	#6
Kgentatszu] DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,802 Rep Power: 0	but personally, i think this is a great overclock already!!!

May 18, 2003, 10:40 AM	#8
Kgentatszu] DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,802 Rep Power: 0	but.think of it this way, people who have same spec as you can reach 3330, what 'bout those with 3.06 and XP 3000?? sorry, i mean no insult.

May 18, 2003, 10:44 AM	#9
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,049 Rep Power: 0	Yes. What if.. But I haven't heard of those O/Cs though. You know? That is why I posted this up, hoping to see what other crazy O/Cs there are. But yes, I've heard of some site taking a 3 Ghz "C" to 4 Ghz or something like that. __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here

May 18, 2003, 10:51 AM	#10
Kgentatszu] DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,802 Rep Power: 0	even crazier, i've seen a 2.4 O.Ced to 4.03 if i'm not wrong......i cant recall, so that makes my little oc useless compared to you and the others

May 18, 2003, 11:44 PM	#11
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,049 Rep Power: 0	Tip! Cool the North Bridge Controller!! OMG, it helped me out so much. __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here

May 19, 2003, 02:26 AM	#12
Kgentatszu] DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,802 Rep Power: 0	stupid!!!!!!!!!!! what's a north bridge controller?? and how??

May 19, 2003, 02:29 AM	#13
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,049 Rep Power: 0	North Bridge Controller It's that thing with the silver Heatsink on it. You can get it actively cooled by attaching a small fan to it. Read my thread on how I did my NBC cooling on this O/C section of DH. __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here

May 19, 2003, 02:33 AM	#14
Kgentatszu] DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,802 Rep Power: 0	yup , i read your post, but couldnt understand a word.......i dont have anything silver in my case..black maybe?? any pics?

May 19, 2003, 02:40 AM	#16
Kgentatszu] DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,802 Rep Power: 0	even more stupiD!!!!!!!!! what kind'a fan are you talking about??

May 19, 2003, 02:45 AM	#17
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,049 Rep Power: 0	Little ones. Anything from a Pentium 1 fan to those little ones that you can find at many computer stores. They're known as 40mm fans. I personally used an old Pentium fan and glued the center of it onto the heatsink. Try searching Google for 40 mm fans. You'll find pics. I'm quite disappointed by how ASUS did not include one on their MoBos. Other companies like MSI and Gigabyte have that extra "needed" feature. And some of those 40 mm fans by Gigabyte or MSI have LEDs on them. __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here

May 19, 2003, 09:45 AM	#18
Kgentatszu] DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,802 Rep Power: 0	can you give a pic of your modifications??

May 19, 2003, 10:15 AM	#20
Kgentatszu] DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,802 Rep Power: 0	by the way, is it possible to unlock P4 processors?? how ??

May 19, 2003, 09:29 PM	#21
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,049 Rep Power: 0	No Way to unlock unless.. You get an Engineering Sample. And usually only review sites get those. __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here

May 20, 2003, 01:12 AM	#22
Kgentatszu] DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,802 Rep Power: 0	i'm too dumb,,,,, engineering samples?? what's that, any pic??

May 20, 2003, 01:14 AM	#23
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,049 Rep Power: 0	Engineering Sample is.. Just a P4 chip without the multiplier locked. It's like how a "Beta" is to software, the Engineering Sample is the "beta" of the chip. (Or so I think) You'll never get your hands on one. Unless you've got some great "contacts" __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here

May 20, 2003, 01:18 AM	#24
Kgentatszu] DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,802 Rep Power: 0	by the way, mate do you think my score is decent??

May 20, 2003, 01:30 AM	#25
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,049 Rep Power: 0	Yes it is. Quite decent, actually. __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here

May 20, 2003, 01:50 AM	#26
Kgentatszu] DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,802 Rep Power: 0	how 'bout yours??

May 21, 2003, 11:13 PM	#27
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,049 Rep Power: 0	My score? 149XX Just a lil more and I can break 15K! I was able to relax the VCore too. I is happies. __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here

May 22, 2003, 12:35 AM	#28
Kgentatszu] DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,802 Rep Power: 0	what's your spec like?? (your spec in the signature is kind'a outdated)

May 22, 2003, 12:42 AM	#29
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,049 Rep Power: 0	Ah yes.. Specs are: P4 2.4B GHz @ 3.366 Ghz ASUS P4PE Sapphire 9500 PRO 364/303 Crucial 512 MB PC2700 WD 60 GB I'll be updating that signature later. __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here

May 22, 2003, 12:52 AM	#30
Kgentatszu] DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,802 Rep Power: 0	Wow, you can score that high a benchmark with a 9500 pro?? cause i've heard that 9500 pro scores like a ti4200?? is that true??by the way, what's your mem frequency like??