A few questions on XP2500+/Overclocking/HSF

[josedawg]

i posted this over in the overclocking forum but no one seems to be biting. this falls under general hardware too, so i hope it gets answered here.


from what i've read around, the xp2500+ is easily overclockable to 3200+ speeds w/a good HSF, or possibly stock cooling (wont be using stock cooling). although i've found other information that not all 2500+ can reach 3200+ speeds but will at least hit 2800+. my questions:

1) what is the FSB of the 2500+ when overclocked to 3200+
2) what is the FSB of the 2500+ when overclocked to 2800+
3) what is the voltage of the 2500+ when overclocked to 3200+
4) what is the voltage of the 2500+ when overclocked to 2800+
5) what is a good HSF to use?
6) what's the difference between SLK800/900 in cooling (1-5F or really extreme difference in temps?)
7) would you recommend an 60/70/80mm fan for the SLK800/900
8) what's the best performance 60/70/80mm fan for the SLK800/900
9) what's the quiestest performing 60/70/80mm fan for the SLK800/900
10) what's the best ratio of best/quiet performance 60/70/80mm fan for the SLK800/900

i'm going to be getting into overclocking. i know my way around a comp fairly well, but have yet to get my hands on overclocking (for fear of destroying expensive hardware which i cant exactly scoff at on a student budget) any good solid links for overclocking tips or other great information would be greatly appreciated. thanks.


note: i know not all overclocked setups have the same FSB/voltage, but i'd just like to see results of actual overclocked systems, to find out about an average so i know about what settings to aim for.

 

[MDE]

1) 200MHz
2) 166 MHz
3) default is 1.65V, use the lowest stable voltage (mine needs 1.675V to be stable @ 3200+)
4) see 3
5) The stock heatsink is fine, Thermalright SK-7, SLK-800 with your fan of choice (choose noise vs cooling)
6) Probably about 5C, not worth the price difference in my mind, unless you're looking for every last MHz
7) 80mm, more efficient, less noise
8) Vantec Tornado (55db, it's freakin loud!)
9) Panaflo, Pabst, Vantec Stealth
10) A high-speed adjustable fan, choose whether you want it loud and cool, or quiet and slightly warmer.

 

[josedawg]

^bump^

 

[josedawg]

^bump^ for evening users.

 

[BaboonGuy]

i'd say the best/quietest combo is the slk-800 and a panaflo l1a

 

[Johnbear007]

I'm running a 2500+ Barton OCed to 3200+ 200mhz FSB
My motherboard is the Soltek NV400 SOLTEK NV400 Review at Anandtech
PC 2700 Crucial 512MB 1 stick
Stock Cooling
Antec 1080 AMG Case W/ 430W Truepower. The Motherboard has a 12V connector for steady CPU power. Pretty cool

So, mine hits 3200+ effortlessley. If I want to go higher I am going to have to go beyond stock cooling I think. But I don't need to go higher, its already wicked fast

 

[josedawg]

Originally posted by: Johnbear007
I'm running a 2500+ Barton OCed to 3200+ 200mhz FSB
My motherboard is the Soltek NV400 SOLTEK NV400 Review at Anandtech
PC 2700 Crucial 512MB 1 stick
Stock Cooling
Antec 1080 AMG Case W/ 430W Truepower. The Motherboard has a 12V connector for steady CPU power. Pretty cool

So, mine hits 3200+ effortlessley. If I want to go higher I am going to have to go beyond stock cooling I think. But I don't need to go higher, its already wicked fast

so its true, that you can get it to 3200+ w/stock cooling. wow. what is your voltage running at?