can motherboard limit overclocking

[tornadog]

I have a MSI K8n Neo4-F motherboard with my AMD64 Venice 3000+. I can get to 2700 Mhz prime stable but I have to raise the vcore to 1.6V which I know is too high. However the temps are great, 33/40. My RAM is a kingston HyperX 3200 which is running at 2:3 multiplier at 2.6V. Is there any reason to believe I can do better with a different motherboard or is it my cpu? Also while on the topic, which is the best motherboard for overclocking the AMD64 venice?

 

[Elfear]

The DFI Lanparty series are the best out right now for ocing skt939 chips IMO. Your board is generally regarded as a good overclocker though. You may have just hit your limit. 2.7GHz Prime stable is pretty decent for a 3000+ Venice.

 

[stevty2889]

A motherboard can be the limiter for overclocking, it certainly is for my freakin 920D. But lke Elfear said, 2700mhz is pretty darn good for a 3000+, so it's more likely you reached the limits of your chip.

 

[the Chase]

I agree. The DFI might let you do the same with less volts, but not worth the cost to purchase it IMO.

 

[Avalon]

It's your chip's max.

 

[tomt4535]

Thats most likley your CPU's max speed. Thats actually a really good overclock, I would be very happy with that. Get some good cooling on there and 1.6v wont be too much.

EDIT: Upgrading the motherboard probably wont be worth the time/money to get much more juice out of the processor.

 

[themusgrat]

That is a great OC. The DFI would maybe allow a better chip to go higher, but it won't get much better for your chip. DFIs really start to shine after 325 FSBs. Get decent cooling, like tomt said, and put a little more juice in it.

 

[tornadog]

I have the Zalman 7000 cooler. Is that good enough because it seems to be keeping it pretty cool.

 

[Avalon]

The copper version should be alright, but at 1.6v I'd much prefer a Zalman 9500, Thermalright XP-90/SI-120, or Thermaltake Big Typhoon.

 

[Elfear]

Originally posted by: Avalon
The copper version should be alright, but at 1.6v I'd much prefer a Zalman 9500, Thermalright XP-90/SI-120, or Thermaltake Big Typhoon.

:thumbsup:

 

[imported_Sincity]

A 900mhz overclock is awesome! That is almost like 50%:Q