New Family Addition

[DrCool]

Just finished burning in the latest addition to my family of computers:

AMD Athlon 64 2800+ (stock 1.8GHz) running @ 2.25GHz - Clawhammer - .13micron - CG stepping - s754
OC details: 250MHz (4x HTT) x 9 Multipler
Crucial PC2700 512MB DDR333 @ PC3000 DDR400 / 208MHz, CAS 2.5
Retail HS/F - with Artic Silver 5 (stock ceramic paste removed)

Idle CPU Temp: 39c
Load CPU Temp: 50c
Max Load CPU Temp: 57c

CPUBurn4 was run for 1 hour
Passmark BurnInTest for 8 hours
Half Life 2 for 2 hours
PCMark 2004 - 3 times
PCMark 2002 - 2 times

temperatures where monitored throughout and recorded
cpuz and MSI Core Center were used to verifiy oc

MSI K8N Neo Platinum - bios v1.4 (ms-7030 rev.1) socket 754
onboard sound, lan, usb2.0, firewire, 4xsata raid

300W Enermax Power Supply

Visiontek GeForce 2 MX 64MB AGP 4x

80GB Seagate Barracuda ATA IV
40x LiteOn CDRW
Sony 1.44MB Floppy Drive

Windows XP: Professional SP1

Project Details:
total build time: 1 hour
total time spent troubleshooting system not booting: 0 minutes

i wanted to show how using the proper tools, and having the necessary experience to tackle a given task, can yield impressive results

Rumous DeMystified: 4

1) an athlon 64 system can't be run on a 300W power supply
2) MSI boards are unstable, and always cause problems, they are poor overclockers
3) you need a huge / expensive aftermarket HS/F to overclock
4) you need REALLY expensive memory to overclock

just goes to show, doing your research and using quality parts always pays off in the end.

 

[Mo0o]

These seem to be temps on the higher side, why not just get a good heatsink? And why not just save some money and get a better computer? This setup seems like any generic post from like a year and a half ago.

 

[DrCool]

Originally posted by: Mo0o
These seem to be temps on the higher side, why not just get a good heatsink? And why not just save some money and get a better computer? This setup seems like any generic post from like a year and a half ago.

I'm hoping your being sarcastic, because most of what you said is inaccurate.

my temps are right on, the retail heatsink is working beautifully with the artic silver 5, performance-wise there isn't many setups that could beat it, and what makes it generic.. a 450MHz overclock is impressive, especially considering it's with the stock heatsink.

 

[globalcitizen]

Great temps. My 2800+ runs those temps @stock. Good job. Hope you have those rigs running DC projects for the TeAm.

 

[DAPUNISHER]

Rumous DeMystified: 4

1) an athlon 64 system can't be run on a 300W power supply This remark should be qualified since you didn't test with one of the vampiric power sucking cards most use in a similar build.
2) MSI boards are unstable, and always cause problems, they are poor overclockers Gotta admit that it isn't always the case since I'm posting from an MSI that is proving to be a champ
3) you need a huge / expensive aftermarket HS/F to overclock Well said 🙂 I was just discussing this via PM with another member
4) you need REALLY expensive memory to overclock Another great point, and there isn't any real need to push for high frequency or tight timings with the memory to achieve excellent performance either. CPU speed is the better choice if you have to choose IMO

Now, work on that narcissistic, pat yourself on the back attitude would ya?

 

[DrCool]

Originally posted by: DAPUNISHER
Now, work on that narcissistic, pat yourself on the back attitude would ya?

lol, have you read my signature?

Originally posted by: DrCool
I don't argue, I just state the obvious more clearly.

 

[DAPUNISHER]

Originally posted by: DrCool

Originally posted by: DAPUNISHER
Now, work on that narcissistic, pat yourself on the back attitude would ya?

lol, have you read my signature?

Originally posted by: DrCool
I don't argue, I just state the obvious more clearly.

That is just a symptom of your illness, not an explanation 😉

 

[DrCool]

I forgot to give a breakdown of cost, for anyone who is interested:

Motherboard + Memory : $150
CPU: $145
Power Supply: $30
Video Card: $65
Hard Drive: $55
CDRW: $45
Floppy: $15
Artic Silver: $5
WinXP Pro: $100

total cost: $610
(keep in mind, I already had the video card / hd / floppy / as5 / winxp / cdrw onhand) so my personal cost was cpu / mobo / ps / memory - $325

The cpu and power supply were purchased from Directron, the motherboard + memory from FS/FT Anandtech