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First steps in overclocking

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aububba

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What are the first steps that I can take in OCing my computer.

I have a p3 800. It says it is running at 798mhz on 100 fsb and that I can run 1066mhz on 133fsb.

Just looking at some simple thingsI can do first until I can really start learning some more about overclocking.

The only problem is that my ram is pc100.

So, what can I do?
 
You could buy some new ram (it's dirt cheap right now... something like under $50 for 128MB of PC133 CAS2 ram). Also your ability to overclcok will depend on what motherboard you have in your computer. If it is a good one, you'll be able to overclock the FSB fairly easily, resulting in a fairly easy overclock. However, if you have a motherboard that isn't very good on FSB options, you may be SOL.
 
If you have a Mobo that has 1mhz increment FSB, then you can up the FSB 1mhz and see if it is stable.
 
from dell:

system chipset - Intel 440BX AGPset

I cant tell where it says what motherboard I have. I also have Sandra on my computer, I check it but didnt see anything that meant anything to me.

I have a xpst800r
 
With Dell it is most likely an Intel board which may not let you do a whole lot with the FSB directly. And definately consider PC133 RAM unless you have decent stuff that will OC.
 
Don't trust everything a computer program tells you 🙂. If you did have a newer chipset that allows a 1/4 pci and 1/2 agp divider, with ample FSB options, you would be able to overclock fairly easily. However without the dividers, and without easy FSB adjustment, it will be very difficult to get it higher.
 
Whether Intel says a product is designed for x vs. if the product actually does x are two different matters.

I've got a K6-III+ box running on an Asus T2P4 MoBo which is designed for 66MHz. I've got the FSB going at 83MHz. This does pull the PCI speed to 42MHz and change from the 33MHz spec (FSB/2), but I have not had any issues with my peripherals yet.

Check for any printing on MoBo. Many boards will have written what various jumper setting do. Especially for Multipliers. FSB settings may not be on the board.
 
I don't believe that particular Intel board will allow you to adjust FSB. You can try using a program such as SoftFSB to try and make your adjustments. I also don't think it supports 1/2 AGP and 1/4 PCI dividers so you will have to have components that can handle higher FSB settings. Voltage adjustments may also be a problem. You may want to consider a new motherboard that is more oc friendly. Search around their are many reviews. There are also many oc guides to help you out.
 
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