FSB or Multiplier

[digim0rtal]

I know this has probably been answered before, but I did't find it in search.

Should I run a high FSB and low multiplier, or low FSB and high multiplier when OCing?

This is on a MSI 2a w/ a Tbird 800...

Thanks!

 

[flyers1]

Run as high as you can on both! (the obvious answer)

Actually, I think it is best to run the FSB as high as you can because it also speeds up everything else on your system including: memory; AGP, PCI & ISA buses. Basically the FSB overclocks everything in your PC.

I'm sure there are many guides on the web better than this but I usually overclock the CPU's FSB as high as I can go while stable, then set it to normal, then do the same with the multiplier(just to find it's upper threshholds). Then I find a mix where both are stable. Just make sure you invest in a good Power supply and heat sink and all will be well!

good luck...

 

[DarkMajiq]

flyers1 pretty much said it all, you want as high an FSB as you can get with as high a multiplier you can get... But let's say you can run at a max of either 11x100=1100 or 10x110=1100 (just an example, I'm not saying yours will do that), you go with the one that has the faster FSB.

 

[digim0rtal]

Alright, so if I raise the FSB I am risking all components, but by playing with the multipier I am only risking the chip. I think I'll raise the FSB just a tad and the mult. alot. Thanks..

Is there another way to increase my memory speed besides the FSB (like how you can use progs to increase vid card speed)? I have 100mhz board (msi kt7 2a) but 133mhz memory.