2.4 overclocking

[vwsung18t]

I'm a new overclocker, i was wondering if anyone know of any good threads or other links on how to go about overclocking the 2.4 P4. I'm hearing that you can get almost 1GHz FSB from them.

 

[vwsung18t]

I also want to know what you guys think are the motherboards of choice for this overclocking

 

[FPSguy]

Get an Abit (IS7, IS7-G, IC7, or IC7-G) or ASUS (P4C800/E or P4P800) motherboard, or read this AnandTech article and pick the one you like the best.

To overclock a P4 2.4C, make sure you have a good power supply (like an Antec True 480 or something) and good memory (like Muskin, Corsair, OCZ, or maybe even Geil, HyperX, or Buffalo -- get PC3500 or 3700 with good timings), then set your FSB to 250, set your memory ratio to 5:4, and set your PCI/AGP speeds to Fixed 33/66. Wha-lah -- a 3GHz processor. Run some tests to be sure the machine is stable (Prime95 / 3dMark '03). Then inch up the FSB 5MHz or so at a time, running stability tests each time. When the computer won't boot or won't run the stability tests without rebooting, you can either go back to the last stable speed, or start playing with the voltages to try to get the processor and/or memory to run faster. Since you apparently haven't done this before and since you probably will be using stock cooling, you might not want to mess with the voltages. That's when you start to risk serious damage to your components. Make sure you do some reading before you start changing voltages.

Remember, overclocking means running your parts beyond their rated speed. If you blow your box, it's your own fault and no one else's (especially not mine). You have been warned.

 

[Pentium]

OCing is not for the faint hearted!

you have been warned.

 

[vwsung18t]

do you think it is neccessary to have a really good cpu fan/heatsink for this overclocking? I think I would be satisfied with 3Ghz, I don't plan on pushing it any further. I already have plenty of case fans.

 

[RamIt]

Well I have had good results with:
oem 2.4c
200w power supply
xms 3200

You don't need to waste money on uber expensive ram. Regular ole pc3200 will get you to 3 ghz using the 5:4 ratio.

 

[keith8]

I am looking at Purchasing a 2.4 800 fsb, should I buy oem or retail, whats the dif?

 

[keith8]

I see 2.4C 2.4D what is the dif?

 

[MotoFast]

For what i now the oem is only the cpu and retail is full packeage with fan and stuff.

 

[sao123]

For overclocking your 2.4 to a 3...you might want to consider a water cooled system...
Original Stock Air cooling wont do the job.

The folks over at www.vapochill.com have the best cooling systems around.

 

[FPSguy]

My retail Intel heatsink and fan handle my P4 2.4C overclocked to 3GHz just fine. Now that I have a new power supply I am planning to take the chip higher than 3GHz as well. At Overclockers.com quite a few people have reported 3GHz and higher overclocks for this chip using stock cooling.

For me a cheap power supply with inconsistent voltages had an effect on my ability to overclock, which is why I bought an Antec 480.

I also think memory above PC3200 would be a good idea, so that you can take your processor above 3GHz, using a 5:4 ratio, if you decide you want to try that.

 

[RamIt]

Originally posted by: sao123
For overclocking your 2.4 to a 3...you might want to consider a water cooled system...
Original Stock Air cooling wont do the job.

The folks over at www.vapochill.com have the best cooling systems around.

Bullshit. There too many people running 2.4c's at 3200 with stock cooling. You might get a good chip that does 3500 like mine or you might not.

 

[sao123]

2.4 running at 3200 eh?
At stock cooling...maybe it will maybe it wont...

But you are 10 times liklier to fry your cpu than mine...


(spend a little more now...or spend a lot more later.)