how well does a P4C 2.4 overclock ?

[ZL1]

Hi

guys Im building a P4 machine for a friend and hes a bit on a budget so I will be most probably using the P4C 2.4
and I was wondering if it overclocks ok, pleae let me know what you thinks


Thank you
Dan

P.S. what HSF would you recommend for OCing this CPU ? not a very heavy one, because I know my friend will be very scared of a 700g HSF (just like I am )

 

[high]

My buddy has his 2.4C @ 3.6C with 1.75V and a Zantec Aeroflow...he can post at 3.8 but his ram is holding him back.

 

[FPSguy]

According to Overclockers.com, the average overclock for a 2.4C is 3323 MHz. Mine hit 3Ghz no problem with stock cooling. I have run it at 3120 (stable) and 3180 (not as stable) with stock cooling as well, but I think my RAM and/or motherboard (IS7) is causing problems at higher speeds.

Unless you are going for an extreme overclock (say, over 3.2 or 3.3 GHz), I would just use the stock cooling. Several people report success taking their 2.4Cs to 3.3GHz and above with stock cooling.

 

[ZL1]

wow, our target was 3ghz, so I guess its all good


Thanks guys !!

 

[ZL1]

Originally posted by: FPSguy
According to Overclockers.com, the average overclock for a 2.4C is 3323 MHz. Mine hit 3Ghz no problem with stock cooling. I have run it at 3120 (stable) and 3180 (not as stable) with stock cooling as well, but I think my RAM and/or motherboard (IS7) is causing problems at higher speeds.

Unless you are going for an extreme overclock (say, over 3.2 or 3.3 GHz), I would just use the stock cooling. Several people report success taking their 2.4Cs to 3.3GHz and above with stock cooling.

I was wondering something, whats the temp increase on stock cooling ? I mean what was the temp at 2.4 and whats it now ?


Thanks
Dan

 

[FPSguy]

I had to up my VCore to 1.575, though many people do not have to up their VCore. Even then, at 3GHz with stock cooling and a 1.575 VCore, my temps are in the high 30's/low 40's at idle, and low 60's at full load. I never measured the temps at 2.4 GHz, though I imagine they would be low - mid 30's at idle, high 50's - low 60's at load. The chip is just a great overclocker. You will probably hit 3 GHz on the first try by going to a 250 MHz bus and a 5:4 memory divider (fixed AGP/PCI). If not, a little extra VCore should easily get you there.

 

[Canterwood]

I'd say the least you'd get out of one would be 3ghz (250mhz fsb)
Had mine to 3.2ghz stable, but have settled on 3.0ghz for now @ default voltage with memory 1:1 (DDR500) 2.5,4,4,7

If your mate's that much on a budget, you might want to consider an AthlonXP 2500+ and nforce2 combo.
The 2500+ is supposed to be a very good overclocker (3200+ speeds) and would cost a lot less than an intel rig.

 

[ZL1]

Originally posted by: FPSguy
I had to up my VCore to 1.575, though many people do not have to up their VCore. Even then, at 3GHz with stock cooling and a 1.575 VCore, my temps are in the high 30's/low 40's at idle, and low 60's at full load. I never measured the temps at 2.4 GHz, though I imagine they would be low - mid 30's at idle, high 50's - low 60's at load. The chip is just a great overclocker. You will probably hit 3 GHz on the first try by going to a 250 MHz bus and a 5:4 memory divider (fixed AGP/PCI). If not, a little extra VCore should easily get you there.

I wouldnt really want it to hit 60, but I dont mind getting an aftermarket cooler to keep it in the 50 area

 

[ZL1]

Originally posted by: Canterwood
I'd say the least you'd get out of one would be 3ghz (250mhz fsb)
Had mine to 3.2ghz stable, but have settled on 3.0ghz for now @ default voltage with memory 1:1 (DDR500) 2.5,4,4,7

If your mate's that much on a budget, you might want to consider an AthlonXP 2500+ and nforce2 combo.
The 2500+ is supposed to be a very good overclocker (3200+ speeds) and would cost a lot less than an intel rig.

yeah Im very happy with what you guys say and Id definetly want to keep the voltage at stock

yeah I know amds are running good, I have one right now and had a couple in the past, but he wants a P4

 

[Ticktanium2038]

I really think they all can hit 3.2 or higher nowadays. Anything more is a nice bonus. Dont seem to require much to do it either.

 

[jiffylube1024]

Originally posted by: Ticktanium2038
I really think they all can hit 3.2 or higher nowadays. Anything more is a nice bonus. Dont seem to require much to do it either.

Mine hits 3.0, and that is it! I seem to have drawn a runt (I'm creating a new thread on this).