Motherboard, Memory, & CPU - Overclocking Guide

[deeppow]

Hope it is of use to a few of you. Suggestions for improvement and corrections are very welcome. Particularly improvements related to Intel systems are needed.


Motherboard, Memory, & CPU - Overclocking Guide link. If you find broken links please let me know.


Table of Content
Preface
Where to Begin
Overview - Some Basics
....Overclocking - Asimple Perspective
....The Clock, FSB or HTT, etc.
....BIOS
....Memory
........Predominant RAM Types
........Mob-RAM Coupling and Their Effect on Overclocking
The Mechanics - Overclocking the Motherboard, FSB, and CPU
....Determining the Maximum FSB for nForce2
....Determining the Maximum Memory Speed
....Determining the Maximum CPU Speed
....Locked CPU
....PCI and AGP Buses
Testing
Results - A Couple Initial Overclock
....A nForce2 Motherboard
........How Well Does Dual DDR Work in Asynchronous Mode?
........How Well Does Dual DDR Work in Synchronous Mode?
........Memory Settings - Effect on Overclocking for Dual Channel
........Final Overclock of My nForce2
....A KT333 Motherboard
........Overclocking the KT333 FSB
........Memory Settings and Their Effect on Overclocking
Summary
Caution
Contributors
Useful Links
Known Links to this Guide


Currently working on a cooling section due to the importance of cooling in achieving a higher overclock. Following the general philosophy of the guide, the cooling section will be basic in nature and aimed at providing the users with the framework that should allow them to undertake more detailed investigation.

 

[deeppow]

bump

 

[PhoenixOrion]

good work on the page. now let's add more details on voltages and temperatures )

"whoever can control voltages and temperatures wins the OC crown."

 

[deeppow]

Originally posted by: PhoenixOrion"whoever can control voltages and temperatures wins the OC crown."

Yes, I fully agree that controlling the CPU temperature determines the high end overclock because of the higher voltages required. Won't argue that point. I've chosen not to add cooling to the guide and instead noted that you want to monitor temps plus added cooling links for those interested. The guide isn't meant to be all things.

 

[deeppow]

Guide has undergone a number of revisions.

Currently working on a cooling section due to the importance of cooling in achieving a higher overclock. Following the general philosophy of the guide, the cooling section will be basic in nature and aimed at providing the users with the framework that should allow them to undertake more detailed investigation.