Just got a 8RDA+ 1.1

[Sniper82]

Ok where is the CPU voltage setting in the BIOS? Surely there is one? I am running OCZ PC3200 memory running dual channel so what would be the best settings to put it on? I am clueless as to how to overclock with these new nforce 2 chipsets. I am use to VIA KT chipsets.

Whats all these extra settings do(memory frequency?).

BTW I am running a 1600+@2100+ default voltage 166FSB. Reason I bought the nforce 2 was because the PCI/AGP lock and would like to push it farther.

 

[DAPUNISHER]

Good general guideline for nF2 overclocking is to set the system performance to expert, memory to 100%, drop the multiplier and start raising the FSB. Voltage adjustments and so forth are the same as the VIA except no PCI/AGP to worry about :beer: IIRC they were doing vdd mods on that board, I don't know if there is a newer bios with support or not so you'll have to search that yourself.

 

[Sniper82]

I see no voltage setting in the BIOS. So I have to do some kinda mod to run my CPU at 1.8/1.85v? BTW I have a Pally thats not unlocked so I don't think I can play around with the multiplier. I know I won't be able to get much more out of it because its a Pally. But I think I can hit another another 200mhz or so with voltage increasments.

EDIT: Nevermind I overlooked it. The voltage settings are in a section by themselfs. I ain't use to that so thats why I overlooked them.

I don't want to do any mods to a new board. Anyone got any tips for a newbie Nforce 2 owner?

Thanks

 

[Sniper82]

BTW is the AGP/PCI locked by default? Is there a app that tells me what they are running at?

 

[DAPUNISHER]

AGP/PCI is locked by default and there should be voltage adjustments in the bios as Epox is known for their overclocking features and that board is a good one! You just need to RTFM closer I'd also look at selling your pally and getting a sub 60$ t-bred B to play with since it'll bring out that board's/chipset's full potential

 

[Iron Woode]

Originally posted by: DAPUNISHER
AGP/PCI is locked by default and there should be voltage adjustments in the bios as Epox is known for their overclocking features and that board is a good one! You just need to RTFM closer I'd also look at selling your pally and getting a sub 60$ t-bred B to play with since it'll bring out that board's/chipset's full potential

Or just get the XP2500+ and overclock to your hearts desire.

 

[Sniper82]

Originally posted by: Iron Woode

Originally posted by: DAPUNISHER
AGP/PCI is locked by default and there should be voltage adjustments in the bios as Epox is known for their overclocking features and that board is a good one! You just need to RTFM closer I'd also look at selling your pally and getting a sub 60$ t-bred B to play with since it'll bring out that board's/chipset's full potential

Or just get the XP2500+ and overclock to your hearts desire.

I'd love to have a Barton but can't afford $75+ right now. Even though I got that in this board. But board needs to come first. Am talking to a dude with a 1700+ T-bred B that does 2.1Ghz for $40-$45ish so I think this would be a good start? Or no?

 

[DAPUNISHER]

That 1700+ B would be perfect for your budget and you will only have 20$ or so in it if you sell your Pally.

 

[drewdogg808]

Originally posted by: ^Sniper^
BTW is the AGP/PCI locked by default? Is there a app that tells me what they are running at?

the pci is locked by default, but you need to change agp frequency to 66mhz, otherwise it is "auto" which changes when you overclock.