HELP on OCing, P4 2.4 Ghz

[mustard010]

Ok, this is my first time, and I just built my rig almost 3 weeks ago. These are the specs:

Abit is7-G Mobo
512 DDR OCZ (1 Stick)
Intel Pentium 4 2.4GHz 800 FSB
Antec 430 Case w/ Power Supply
Ati 9800 Radeon Non Pro 128 DDR
SATA Raptor 10k RPM 36.7

Ok, my cooling, is yes, the Antec case(3 case fans) and the CPU heatsink w/ fan that comes with the Pentium 4

My question is, can I overclock this to over 3.0 GHz without hurting or damaging my CPU ?

This is the input on bios

Brand Name: Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz
Frequency: 2.40 GHz
Cache Size: 512 K

CPU Operating Speed 2400(200)

x - Ext. Clock (CPU/AGP/PCI) 200/66/33/ mHz
x - Estimated New CPU clock 2.40 Ghz
x - N/B Strap CPU AS By CPU
x - Dram Ratio (CPUram) BY SPD
x - AGP Ratio (CPU:AGPCI) Auto
x - Fixed AGP/PCI Frequency 66/33 mHz

CPU Power Supply CPU Default
x - CPU Core Voltage 1.5250v
DDR Sdram voltage 2.6v
AGP Voltage 1.55v

The temps currently(Without ocIng) is:

CPU Team 55 C
System Temp 40 C

I have little, to know knowledge about overclocking, the only things I know is to tweak some things, but if someone can hold my hand and baby me, that would be great. Please, just tell me how to change these settings! and last question, how do I use the pumped up 800 FSB fully, or is it already functioning? THANKS ALOT!!

 

[Sunny129]

to answer your first question, you should be able to get to 3GHz using the stock hsf. i think many people in the forums here are getting to 3.2GHz on the stock hsf without getting too undesirable temps. but the rest of them who got their 2.4C to 3.2GHz are using probably using an aftermarket hsf from zalman or thermaltake or something. i don't think i would push past 3.2GHz if i didn't have something a little better than the stock cooling solution. by the way, you may want to download some CPU monitoring software so you can view temps in windows, or whatever operating system you're using, b/c its a pain in the @ss to have to go to the BIOS everytime you want to takea reading. and i'm not even sure if the BIOS readings are as accurate as some of the available software out there.

anyways, you need to be more specific about what memory you have (clock speed) so you can choose the appropriate divider. also, the fact that you only have one stick of RAM will keep you from running your memory in dual channel mode. check out this thread, which will help explain the OCing process from the beginning. if you have any further questions, just post 'em...

 

[orion7144]

You will have no problems OC'ing to 3gig+. 2 of mine are at 3.4+ with the retail fans and I have not heat issues.

 

[Sunny129]

Originally posted by: orion7144
You will have no problems OC'ing to 3gig+. 2 of mine are at 3.4+ with the retail fans and I have not heat issues.

that's pretty impressive considering you're still using the stock coolers. do your temps ever go above 50*C under a full load? not that that's too hot, but from what i understand, most people try to keep it under 50*C.

 

[orion7144]

Originally posted by: Sunny129

Originally posted by: orion7144
You will have no problems OC'ing to 3gig+. 2 of mine are at 3.4+ with the retail fans and I have not heat issues.

that's pretty impressive considering you're still using the stock coolers. do your temps ever go above 50*C under a full load? not that that's too hot, but from what i understand, most people try to keep it under 50*C.

At 3.4 my temps are around 53C full load 24X7 with a DC client running. These are going down as the temp decreases here in TX. A few weeks ago I was able to 300FSB with the ambient room temp at around 50F and CPU temps were still good. However the outside temps have gone back up to the 80's so until winter comes for good I will wait and see if I can maintain 300FSB for more than a couple of days.

 

[Evdawg]

i'm in dallas...... its november and its still HOT outside, whens the cool weather comin? =\. Beleive it or not, the temperature of your room affects your case/cpu temp LARGLY. My temps will go down or up 10C depending on the conditions.. so during the winter, crank it up.... during the summer if you live in a warm enviroment... you have to sacrifice the speed for cooling.. just how it is. That is unless you wanna spend 250+ for a good water cooling kit. Good luck and have fun with that baby