Is my Duron really this crappy ?

[CHHASmatroxuser]

I unlocked my new Duron 650 today, but I can't even get a post at multiplier x7 or better. I tried setting the multiplier at x6, and that worked, and I could boot at 650 MHz with multiplier set at x7 before I 'took the lead' to it ...
I tried boosting the voltage bit by bit to 1.85V, still nothing.

I can overclock the chip to 715 MHz by setting the FSB to 110 MHz without boosting the voltage, so I would assume that I would be able to boot at 700.

I haven't got a clue as to what's going on here, any suggestions ?

 

[paulip88]

Sounds like you did not connect the L1 bridges correctly. Try redoing them, preferably using a magnifying glass.

 

[pdo]

almost all Duron will go above 800Mhz unless you're the unluckiest person here. I'd say that you haven't connect the golden bridge correctly.

 

[tontod]

dont want to start a flame war, but just because it dosent overclock to how much you think it will dosent mean its crappy.

 

[Assimilator1]

Hi Chhas

As above + if your gonna run SETI on it ,get a large hammer & then.....
Let us know when you sort it

 

[Compellor]

Try using the rear window defogger kit that several people here have used successfully. Sometimes the pencil trick just doesn't work. The kit can be found at an automotive store.

 

[CHHASmatroxuser]

Tontod:

I didn't mean crappy like that, I like the chip no matter what, but I'm still hoping for a nice overclock.

A-master1:

Yup, it'll be running SETI, and I bought another network adapter so my 'old' Katmai can run too.
We're about to catch up with you again

 

[tontod]

ah ok, sorry, didnt mean to sound angry or anything

took your statement a little too literally

 

[DarkMajiq]

CHHAS: If your processor won't go higher than 715MHz, and you manage to get 7x100 working, I would stick to the 6.5x110, since it's slightly faster, and more improtantly, you're running all of your other components (RAM, PCI devices, video card, ...) a little faster.

 

[CHHASmatroxuser]

I redid the pencil stuff today and I'm now running at 900 MHz
Temperature under full load (SETI) is 41C/105F which should be fine.

Thanks to you all for the help.

 

[MadRat]

The pencil trick wears out. You'll want something more permanent anyhow.