At what point do you want to change the multiplier?

[BrunoPuntzJones]

Just curious at what point do you decide to drop down a level or up it? Basically I don't really want to have to take this rig apart and unlock the processor. What am I going to be looking at loss wise by not dropping down/upping it.

Soyo Dragon +
Crucial 2x256 PC2100
XP 1800
Alpha 8045 w/YS-tech 48 cfm fan

I know this isn't the best board for fsb increases. i guess im looking at 11.5*133 for 1533mhz. lets say i get it up to 145. and max the fsb there. that would put me at 1667. could up it to 12 to get 1740. would hate to do that and it not run

basically i want to get away with most as possible without having to unlock the processor. not hardcore overclocking, but if it's worth the trouble i'll do it.

i guess it's more of a question of what other folks have been hitting.

 

[BrunoPuntzJones]

^^

 

[MoFunk]

If you do not want to take the rig apart, try just upping the FSB. I have an Alpha and it can be a big pain in the A:Q:Q There is no guarantee that you will be able to get that high with the multiplier anyway. At least with the FSB increase, you will get a pepier system. I really dont notice a difference when I up the multiplier in overclocking anyway. I mean at the point the CPU is at not 200mhz more is not that fast. But a 145mhz fsb I notice more.

 

[eeut]

FSB overclocking is more noticable than the multiplier cause, every piece in your pc will pushed to its' limits. Once hit the wall in FSB o/c'ing then curiosity takes over. (curiosity did kill the cat you know j/k.)

 

[BrunoPuntzJones]

Yes that's the question. If im at 11.5@145 is it worth it to move to 12@145. what are the sucess rates is more of the question. if most people cant do 12 at a higher fsb then i dont really care to try. but if it's definate then id try it (assuming it maxed out stable at 145fsb). i know fsb gives you the bigger increase. but once the fsb craps out the multiplier could be moved up to get a greater increase in clock speed (right?). i know this is real basic, but im just checking.

 

[eeut]

Yes, but processors has limits also. Some people overcome those limits with voltage mods and peltier/water cooling. So, don't expect much if both hit its' limit. Mix both fsb and multiplier to find the target w/c components agree on(stability) and not benches.