Help me overclock my Duron 600 + ASUS K7V!!!

[sedimin]

Ok. Here is what I have:

Duron 600 w/L1 bridges unlocked with HB mech pencil (the graphite is not touching one another)
ASUS A7V w/original BIOS (haven't flashed the new one yet)
Hyundai 128MB PC133 RAM
SBLive!
Creative Annihilator 2
Intel Ethernet Express 10/100 Pro
ASUS 50x CDROM
Panasonic CD-R
Generic Heatsink/fan with thermal paste on CPU

Know, I know I need a new fan/heatsink. I was either going to go with the new ChromeOrbs or an GlobalWin. I had a dual GlobalWin on my celly 300A@450, and the thing was a charm. Three years later and the damn thing hasn't made any noise (ie. grinding). What could I aim for with my generic crap? What multiplier would I use? FSB? What heatsink/fan would you people recommend? Any help would be appreciated (as would a thorough explanation...no, "you could do 800 easily"...it doens't help...I know I'm being picky for free advice, but being vague doesn't help me or anyone else in my predicament).

A big thank you to all who respond!!

Sedimin

 

[sedimin]

I should also mention that I have a revision 1.01 board. Also, I believe the manufacture date was week 51, as the last two numbers (on the serial number beginning with a) are 51.

Thanks again...

Sedimin

 

[sandorski]

Leave fsb at 100, or at least leave fsb overclocking as the last step to eak out a few more mhz. If you are looking for the highest you can get, you may as well set voltage to the max 1.85v to start, although wait for a better hs/fan first. If you want to get started before a new hs/fan, then up your multi 1 speed at a time checking temperature and upping voltage 1 increment at a time as necessary. The best time to do this is when it is the hottest time of day, that way you'll get a worst case when checking temps. Also when checking temps, use UT(UT is also a good test for overclock stability) or Q3 to place a load on the cpu.

You can probably hit 700 at default voltage, maybe even a bit more. My 650 did 700 at default v, but required a voltage bump to reach 750. I too am using a generic hs/fan right now and am waiting to get a better hs/fan before continuing upping the speed.

Misc tips: Make sure to set the "jumper free" jumper to disabled/jumper mode. If you decide to not overclock right now and use the jumper free setting, do not set the dips to 100mhz, do not set the multi dips, and do not set the voltage. Leave all dips in the off position. Definitely flash to the latest BIOS, especially if you will not be using the ATA100 controller(the 1004a bios lets you disable the ATA100 controller in bios). Also, if you won't be using the ATA100 controller and have it disabled in the 1004a bios, when you boot into Windows, disable the "PCI Mass Storage Controller" in "Other Devices" in the "Device Manager", that will improve your bootup time considerably.

Sorry for the lousy format.

 

[sedimin]

I tried setting the multiplier to 7, but it wouldn't even show the GeForce screen. Me thinks it is my HS/Fan. I had voltage at 1.85, and FSB at 100, all jumpered (ie. Jumperless off). I'm also wondering if I connected the L1 bridges that well. I may be able to get a conductive pen or some of that defroster fixer and do it. I don't think my proc has been neutered.

 

[Fillster]

Your MB is the A7V, not K7V, right?

I have duron 600 at 850 stable without case, 800 with case. Try starting your voltage at 1.5V, not 1.85V. With generic hs/fan you're going to burn up the chip. Keep FSB at 100, to start. 8 x 100 should be easy to achieve (i'm using generic hs/fan, waiting for alpha hs). Also the multiplier settings work even in "jumperless" mode. It's a lot easier IMO to find out where you're going to settle out using the BIOS.

Good luck -second Duron. Burnt first real quick!

 

[sedimin]

Just bumping the thread...Hoping for some more info...

 

[sedimin]

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[sandorski]

When you say, "Wouldn't show the Geforce screen" what exactly do you mean? No video, or the Geforce boot screen didn't come on but the system screen did? If the latter, don't worry about it, if the former, then doublecheck seating of cards, ram, etc. It could be because of your generic hs/fan. Like I said earlier, don't try for too much of an overclock with your generic hs/fan, which means: don't set voltage to max until you have a better hs/fan. For now, just increase voltage in single increment(1.6, 1.65...etc)until your system is stable on a mild overclock.

 

[sedimin]

--Bump--

Anyone else have any other tips/info. or should I let this thread die?

Thanks