GameVe has the Barton 2500+ w/ a very famous stepping... AQXDA 0317XPMW!

[tbrooks40]

:Q

not sure what the verdict will be but i already bought one... this is one of the infamous 1700+ steppings that hit 3200+ and higher speeds. here's the linkage...

Barton 2500+ w/ XPMW stepping!

...i took the plunge and will post back with results when i get her. if you grab one please post your results!! -rtb

 

[stevejst]

Tbred 1700 or Barton? What is the stepping connection?

 

[Corporate Thug]

Originally posted by: tbrooks40
:Q

not sure what the verdict will be but i already bought one... this is one of the infamous 1700+ steppings that hit 3200+ and higher speeds. here's the linkage...

Barton 2500+ w/ XPMW stepping!

...i took the plunge and will post back with results when i get her. if you grab one please post your results!! -rtb

let us know how the oc goes! btw, whats the stepping on the barton that you got up to 2500 mhz?

 

[tbrooks40]

well i finally got the chip and i am still looking for the ceiling on the darn thing... here's what i got so far -

i am now at 2.338 w/default (well 1.62 according to mbm5/sandra) voltages - this is the highest as i have tried so far. not once has it failed to boot! not bad at all for $93. keep in mind tho i have not stressed the speeds at all. *edit to add... i'm gonna see how long prime95 will run here in a few*

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SiSoftware Sandra

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[skarydrunkguy]

does anyone else not give a crap about the intimate details of tbrooks40's computer?

gee, maybe I should have quoted...

 

[multifacitedonyx]

Hey, I am interested, and I noticed several other people ASKED for the info. Maybe you should have quoted them. :disgust:

 

[Danman]

Guys, I would read their Reseller Ratings before you order from them, I was gonna get one of those Radeon 9700s but after I read the comments, I decided just to go to mwave. Just my 2 cents.

 

[RaGe420]

I have ordered memory twice from them and both times I got a better stick then I paid for.

 

[warriorfan23]

hey tbrooks what are your computer components...memory? mobo? heatsink?

 

[warriorfan23]

ok...i am dumb...i just saw your sig

 

[loup garou]

Originally posted by: cashman
Guys, I would read their Reseller Ratings before you order from them, I was gonna get one of those Radeon 9700s but after I read the comments, I decided just to go to mwave. Just my 2 cents.

I've ordered from Gameve many times and gotten my product fast and in great condition. I rank them up there with Newegg in terms of service/price ratio.

 

[nippyjun]

Why not try 400fsb?

 

[stevejst]

I have ordered memory twice from them and both times I got a better stick then I paid for.

Yeah right. Tell me.

 

[Pugnax]

Originally posted by: cashman
Guys, I would read their Reseller Ratings before you order from them, I was gonna get one of those Radeon 9700s but after I read the comments, I decided just to go to mwave. Just my 2 cents.

I picked up two NF7-S mobo's from them. Great service, fast shipping, and they work perfectly

 

[Atif]

skarydrunkguy, please put down the can

When he's trying to help us decide whether or not this is a worthy purchase BASED (almost entirely) on its overclocking prowess, you NEED to know what other hardware/settings was used. If anything, I wanted to know a little more (i.e. exact BIOS settings for the Overclocking/Expert Features page)

Also, what cooling is being used I'm getting REAAAAALLLY tempted to buy one, as I live about an hour away, but I don't want to drive down if I can't crank out 2.3GHz on air. (SLK-800 with a wide variety of 80mm fans here, but I refuse to strap on the 52.5dBa Delta and go deaf for achieving that speed)

EDIT: Based on the software-provided Fan RPM readout I see you posted it looks like you're using the same fan I don't want to have to resort to using (i.e. Delta monster 80mm, 5700RPM, 80CFM fan) LOL.

Peace

 

[deals99]

I bought a 9500 (now a 9700) and a soltek nforce mb form gameve. Both shipped fast and work great.

 

[WiseOldMan]

This is why I shop at Newegg instead of GameVE:

GameVE's policy:

"All REFUNDS, including DEFECTIVE and DOA Merchandise, WILL BE charged a 15% Restocking Fee"

"There will be an additional $6 deduction after restocking fee for items with "FREE SHIPPING" promotion."

 

[pelikan]

tbrooks40- that's a hell of an overclock at default voltage! Nice job. You lucky #@%*. Now I want one too. I wonder how fast that chip is going to go?

 

[splice]

Originally posted by: WiseOldMan
This is why I shop at Newegg instead of GameVE:

GameVE's policy:

"All REFUNDS, including DEFECTIVE and DOA Merchandise, WILL BE charged a 15% Restocking Fee"

"There will be an additional $6 deduction after restocking fee for items with "FREE SHIPPING" promotion."

Uh, NewEgg also charges a 15% restocking fee.... The extra $6 charge is kinda lame though.


NewEgg.com

There is a restocking fee of 15% on all returns for refund, unless waived by our Customer Support Agent. Newegg is not responsible for manufacturer defects. We are not manufacturers. We are willing to replace a defective item. If a refund is requested instead of a replacement we will charge a 15% restocking fee. Why? Claiming "defective" is the easy way out of a restocking fee just because you don't want the item. If it's defective we will replace it (rma type repair).

I had to pay a restocking fee for a DOA harddrive because I wanted a refund

 

[Kung Lau]

Originally posted by: splice

Originally posted by: WiseOldMan
This is why I shop at Newegg instead of GameVE:

GameVE's policy:

"All REFUNDS, including DEFECTIVE and DOA Merchandise, WILL BE charged a 15% Restocking Fee"

"There will be an additional $6 deduction after restocking fee for items with "FREE SHIPPING" promotion."

Uh, NewEgg also charges a 15% restocking fee.... The extra $6 charge is kinda lame though.


NewEgg.com

There is a restocking fee of 15% on all returns for refund, unless waived by our Customer Support Agent. Newegg is not responsible for manufacturer defects. We are not manufacturers. We are willing to replace a defective item. If a refund is requested instead of a replacement we will charge a 15% restocking fee. Why? Claiming "defective" is the easy way out of a restocking fee just because you don't want the item. If it's defective we will replace it (rma type repair).

I had to pay a restocking fee for a DOA harddrive because I wanted a refund

Although they state this, when you receive a DOA, CALL, do not use the online RMA form. I have returned 5 products in the last few months to Newegg with zero restocking fee.

 

[splice]

Originally posted by: Kung Lau

Originally posted by: splice

Originally posted by: WiseOldMan
This is why I shop at Newegg instead of GameVE:

GameVE's policy:

"All REFUNDS, including DEFECTIVE and DOA Merchandise, WILL BE charged a 15% Restocking Fee"

"There will be an additional $6 deduction after restocking fee for items with "FREE SHIPPING" promotion."

Uh, NewEgg also charges a 15% restocking fee.... The extra $6 charge is kinda lame though.


NewEgg.com

There is a restocking fee of 15% on all returns for refund, unless waived by our Customer Support Agent. Newegg is not responsible for manufacturer defects. We are not manufacturers. We are willing to replace a defective item. If a refund is requested instead of a replacement we will charge a 15% restocking fee. Why? Claiming "defective" is the easy way out of a restocking fee just because you don't want the item. If it's defective we will replace it (rma type repair).

I had to pay a restocking fee for a DOA harddrive because I wanted a refund

Although they state this, when you receive a DOA, CALL, do not use the online RMA form. I have returned 5 products in the last few months to Newegg with zero restocking fee.

I've had no such luck, and I have called them about it. Anyways, this topic isn't the purpose of this thread. So, I'll leave it at that.

 

[MLMIB]

anyone reach the ceiling with this stepping? if so what is it?

 

[tbrooks40]

Originally posted by: skarydrunkguy
does anyone else not give a crap about the intimate details of tbrooks40's computer?

gee, maybe I should have quoted...

sorry m8 i posted when i could...

Originally posted by: multifacitedonyx
Hey, I am interested, and I noticed several other people ASKED for the info. Maybe you should have quoted them. :disgust:

Originally posted by: warriorfan23
ok...i am dumb...i just saw your sig

yes, i am using the system in my sig - the only difference is i am now using a PC Power and Cooling PSU - thanx to Atif

Originally posted by: cashman
Guys, I would read their Reseller Ratings before you order from them, I was gonna get one of those Radeon 9700s but after I read the comments, I decided just to go to mwave. Just my 2 cents.

hey cash i understand you concern - trust me - but i have ordered from these guys without ever having any issues... the chip got here faster than i thought it would and in pristine condition - give them a go you'll be fine m8

Originally posted by: nippyjun
Why not try 400fsb?

this one was $94 - how much are the 400fsb chips? did they have one for sale? if so i sure missed it... link?

Originally posted by: Atif
skarydrunkguy, please put down the can

When he's trying to help us decide whether or not this is a worthy purchase BASED (almost entirely) on its overclocking prowess, you NEED to know what other hardware/settings was used. If anything, I wanted to know a little more (i.e. exact BIOS settings for the Overclocking/Expert Features page)

Also, what cooling is being used I'm getting REAAAAALLLY tempted to buy one, as I live about an hour away, but I don't want to drive down if I can't crank out 2.3GHz on air. (SLK-800 with a wide variety of 80mm fans here, but I refuse to strap on the 52.5dBa Delta and go deaf for achieving that speed)

EDIT: Based on the software-provided Fan RPM readout I see you posted it looks like you're using the same fan I don't want to have to resort to using (i.e. Delta monster 80mm, 5700RPM, 80CFM fan) LOL.

Peace

what's up m8... don't mind the fan - i just had it connected just incase you know. whenever i am oc'ing i always pull out the tornado ... but i didn't need it tho. i couldn't get any higher than 2.35ghz at default voltage so i upped the vcore to 1.71v, upped the FSB to 200, set the multiplier at 12x, and started stress testing the cpu. i was turned down the fan to about 4000rpms and she ran there for hours without a hitch! all she wanted was more voltage - after 500mhz+ i figured she'd done a decent job and gave her another 1.1v and she's been happily getting 'tortured' by Prime95 for hours and this is with an sk.7 - get you an slk800 or 900 and there's no telling what kind of fan you can run i heard the Bartons require a little burn-in time and it really gets in the OCing mood so i haven't tried anymore than 1.71 volts or any higher than 2400mhz but i plan to start up again tonight.

Originally posted by: pelikan
tbrooks40- that's a hell of an overclock at default voltage! Nice job. You lucky #@%*. Now I want one too. I wonder how fast that chip is going to go?

yeah i knew something was up with that chip when gameve had the stepping quoted and guaranteed - i guess it could have been a bust but that's all history now

oh yeah, i have the pc3200 running at 2-2-2-5 in the bios, vcore is 1.71, mem. voltage is 2.8 or 2.7v, and the chipset voltage is 1.6. hopefully this chip will go beyond 2500mhz as the other one i have does 2500mhz but its not stable at those speeds. if someone could tell me how to post desktop pictures i will post the wcpuid and sandra pics which are a bit more believeable. i know its something like alt+printsceen but this isn't working for me for some reason.

 

[rachaelsdad]

Sounded like a good chip to try so I went ahead and ordered one. The last one I had would not take any voltage over 1.8 VCore and would just reboot no matter the setting.
The Buffalo ram is not bad. Have the same ram at 210 FSB on the same MB with the timings at 3-2-2-2 and stable. For the price this has been very good ram. Hope this CPU will give me an easy 12X200.

 

[tigerbait]

Quote

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Originally posted by: nippyjun
Why not try 400fsb?
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this one was $94 - how much are the 400fsb chips? did they have one for sale? if so i sure missed it... link?

I'm pretty sure he meant instead of:

Internal Clock : 2338.63 MHz
System Bus : 334.09 MHz DDR
System Clock : 167.05 MHz
Multiplier : 14.0


run the FSB at 400

Multiplier: 11.5 or 12
System Clock: 200 MHz
System Bus : 400 Mhz DDR
Internal Clock: 2300/2400 Mhz