I finally bought new stuff after my trusty P4 2.4C@3400, I'm a first time A64 Opteron user now. I got 2 146s Venus here, both with a stepping that's being known for overclockability (0540 CABYE FPBW). The board is an EPoX 9NPA+ ULTRA also known for good stability, cooling is provided by a TT Big Typhoon so a solid performer here, too, memory is good old TwinMos CH-5. The system runs on a box for testing purposes very well cooled atm.
Now it seems I can't go over 275 HTT which is much too low for this board. In addition both CPUs only run up to 2550 Mhz, that's a joke - they should do >> 2800. Many people are hitting 3100+ here with 0540 CABYE FPBW from the same retailer!
Now I have n00b questions: may I have messed something up during WinXP install? Is the A64 CPU driver absolutely nessecary? In what order should I install drivers?
Do you have any tips or hints for me? I never had a CPU that did less than 140-160% of stock speed. I feel like a dork to be true...
Now it seems I can't go over 275 HTT which is much too low for this board. In addition both CPUs only run up to 2550 Mhz, that's a joke - they should do >> 2800. Many people are hitting 3100+ here with 0540 CABYE FPBW from the same retailer!
Now I have n00b questions: may I have messed something up during WinXP install? Is the A64 CPU driver absolutely nessecary? In what order should I install drivers?
Do you have any tips or hints for me? I never had a CPU that did less than 140-160% of stock speed. I feel like a dork to be true...
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