OC an E2180 with 680i?

[Dorkenstein]

Can I OC an E2180 chip as fast as I could on a P35 board? I am guessing no, and I would like to know how far I can go. Also, is 780i a better choice? I am really looking to do SLI. Thanks.

 

[IL2SturmovikPilot]

First of all,it depends on the CPU and Board,since none are created equally,but at least 2.8-3.0GHz should be easily reached.

But if you're not playing on a high resolution,SLI is pointless,especially considering that several months or so after X card comes out,Y card will be the same price as a single X card and outperform 2 X Cards in SLI.

 

[Dorkenstein]

Hmm, that's true I guess. How high would it OC in a Gigabyte P35-DS3? Thanks for replying.

 

[IL2SturmovikPilot]

Originally posted by: Dorkenstein
Hmm, that's true I guess. How high would it OC in a Gigabyte P35-DS3? Thanks for replying.

Again,depends on the CPU and Board itsself,but at least 3.0GHz is likely easy.

 

[Dorkenstein]

Okay, is it a good idea to lap the e2180 also? Thanks for the help.

 

[IL2SturmovikPilot]

Originally posted by: Dorkenstein
Okay, is it a good idea to lap the e2180 also? Thanks for the help.

Can't answer that question,since CPU overclocking is one of my lacking areas in knowledge,sorry

 

[bailw]

Originally posted by: Dorkenstein
Okay, is it a good idea to lap the e2180 also? Thanks for the help.

If your load temps are in mid 60s and 70s, sure why not.