Correct temp for OC Duron600 ??

[fyre]

Hello,
I am wondering what is the apropiate temperture for a overclock duron?

my setup:
Duron600 -> 968.5MHZ
volt -> 1.75
abit kt7
generic cooler master fan. (came with the cpu)
tempeture -> 48-52C

So is the above 52C too hot for a Duron?
Another thing, there is some kind of white tape
on the buttom of the heat sink, should I take that off to improve the cooling?

thanks,
fyre

 

[Renob]

Throw that HSF away and check out the fan at computernerd.com and no I dont work for them I just think that is the coolest fan I have ever seen I just ordered one and should have it thursday. I hope it works ass good as it looks.

 

[allan120]

My Duron 600@950 at 1.75V runs around 40-42C w/ Arctic Silver and a GlobalWin FOP-38, just thought I'd let you know for comparison's sake.

 

[WouterK]

What is HOT???
On Slot systems I placed the P2t probe at the bottom of heatsink, and got readings from 39 to 52C. WIth K7pro's, the CPU probe is hanging in the air close to the heatsink ribs, and I measured temperatures between 32 to 42C.
With Socket systems I see a big difference in what temperatures I get:
If I put the probe on the heatsink (closest to the CPU, as recommended by ASUS A7V mobo quide), I get about the same temperatures as on SLOT systems.
But if place the probe on the CPU with probe close (almost touching) the CPU CORE, I get numbers from 48C to 65C.
Also, there seems to be a big difference what ASYS A7V BIOS you use. They differ up to 9C.
So, if we compare, let us define what measurement you use, and what BIOS.
Also, several socket reviews mention temperatures of 120 up to 150F. Were they using the touching method??
I read that AMD max temp (touching the core) is 90C.
Any comments??

 

[paulip88]

Like the last post, OCing temps for sockets differ all over the place. It just depends on where you place the thermister. If the thermister is real close to the CPU, then the temp you have probably isn't too much to worry about. As for the tape, that IS to worry about. The tape on the coolermaster is there to keep the thermal goop in shape before use. It should have been removed when you pfirst placed the HSF on. Chances are it probably melted off though, so you might now have to worry about it too much.

 

[Sandan]

fyre, How big is your power supply? Mine is 250W and I can't get my Duron 650 on the Abit board past 900. Also what kind of Ram are you using PC100 or 133. Mine is 100. Would like to figure out how to get mine higher.
To get it that high with a generic fan is quite an accomplishment.

 

[ogn]

Sandan,
I don't think it's the PSU. I can get my 650 to 950 but only at 1.825V on the KT7 Raid. I have a 250W PSU. I think it's just the luck of the draw on these CPU's. I tried a 700 and 600, both which wouldn't do 950 stable at any voltage. With OCing, YMMV.

 

[Lowbrassman]

I did the math, and the most common users, those that use 1 hard drive, 1 cdrom drive, 1 floppy drive, a lot of fans, and a p3 or equivalent processor only need a 230-250w power supply. I agree with ogn.



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[fyre]

All,
Thanks for the replies and info.
As for the cpu sensor, I believe it's in the center of the open space below where the cpu sits. At least according to the Abit manual. I had to bent the sensor a little bit so I can plug down the cpu in the socket. Anyone else had to do this for their Abit Kt7 board?

Sandan,
I have 250W PU and 128MB no-name pc133 ram. Maybe you just need pc133 ram to clock faster?? I do have 2 CDROMs runing so I guess that uses lots power.

fyre