OC Problems

[KouklatheCat]

Recently I tried the pencil trick to overclock my T-Bird 700. I was able to get it to run very well at 900Mhz for about two days. I ran prime 95, Evola Bumped Benchmark and 3DMark2000 on it and no problems.

Recently I began experiencing lock ups. Any suggestions why? My CPU is (or should be) adequately cooled (cooling specs fans etc on my system rigs page). My CPU was running at 40C (at 700Mhz) and was running at 42C(at 900Mhz).

Thanks

 

[GaryTcs]

Yep, Repencil the bridges. Sometimes they seem to last for months, sometimes they only last a few days. Then things get flaky. Use some loctite, or conductive paint if you don't want to keep doing it.

 

[MGRook]

What mobo are you using?

 

[Scorp]

do u actually just use a normal lead pencil to do the bridging?

 

[cpars]

MOBO info !

 

[DarkMajiq]

<< MOBO info ! >>



cpars: If you'd read his whole post, you would have seen that he said to look at his rig page for other info.

Koula: Re-pencil the bridges. Try using a harder lead than HB (like 5H or 9H), or else give the loctite kit (rear window defogger) a try.

 

[KouklatheCat]

All my system specs are on my system rigs page. I am using an ASUS A7V board. I used a Pentel Techniclick mechanical pencil 0.5mm. I have no clue what hardness the lead is so I guess im off to the auto parts store to get some loctite .

Just use a credit card and tooth pick like everyone else Dark? How does the stuff clean up?

 

[Poof]

You can use acetone (polish remover) to wipe away your mistakes...

 

[KouklatheCat]

Does the acetone harm the CPU? What precautions should I be aware of?

Thanks again for the help

 

[GaryTcs]

I've used the acetone on several CPU's, with no adverse side effect. It will take off the plastic-like coating on the core,but you don't plan on painting that anyway. Just use due caution, and you'll be fine. Rubbing alchohol seems to work, too.

 

[KouklatheCat]

Cool thanks, Im off to the auto parts store. Ill post how all goes later IF I still have a CPU

 

[KouklatheCat]

Okay I got the Loctite repair kit how the heck do I use it? The kit I got is a two part kit. One part is a light blue liquid in a small vial and the other is a greyish brownish paste. The directions for repairing a defroster say to put on the light blue liquid, wait about five minutes and then put on the paste. How do you do it on a CPU? Anyone have a link to a website or post that tells?

Thanks

 

[cpars]

Im guilty of being one of those people I generally cuss about. Read the whole post you idiot. I do not have any experience with loctite but have used solvents on socketA for cleaning, I have lacquer thinner handy that worked fine for me.

 

[KouklatheCat]

The system rig thing is fairly new and there are a lot of new people who post questions without giving all sides of the equasion.

I went over to mom and dads house and swiped a bottle of &quot;lemon&quot; scented fingernail polish remover. Wonder if my CPU will smell like lemonade when im done.

 

[GaryTcs]

Koukla, The two part stuff is the wrong stuff. It's for attaching a broken lead back to the defogger. You want the Defogger grid repair kit, which has only 1 small bottle, and a brush.

 

[KouklatheCat]

Thanks im takin that sucker back

 

[KouklatheCat]

How long do you let the stuff dry before using the CPU?

 

[KouklatheCat]

I tired the loc-tite. I guess I was a bit sloppy because it didnt work no post nothing just power on. Luckily it appears I didnt fry my CPU. I have it running happy at 700. I may try again sometime, probably when I have the money to buy a 900Mhz or 1Ghz CPU in case I fry my 700. Right now they are going for $153 and $210 locally for an OEM. Unfortuately the house payment is due so I either have to choose between the house and a CPU . Im choosing the house since most cardboard boxes dont have electricity or DSL.

 

[BenRosey]

It took my 3 times to get the stuff to work right. The first time I was able to boot to 650, which is what the chip is. The second time I tried it I got nothing at all. The third time it worked like a charm. Runs at 970 now. What I noticed is that the stuff dries up so quickly that it's hard to get it &quot;in&quot; the hole that the laser cut in the bridges. This is what I concentrated on doing the third time. It just takes a little bit of patience and a steady hand. Be careful with the acetone or nail polish remover when you take the stuff to redo it.

In regards to how long it takes to dry, I just used a hair drier for a few seconds as a precaution. The instructions say 24 hours. There was no way I was waiting, and it seemed to work fine. Good luck.

 

[KouklatheCat]

Thanks,

I should be able to afford a new CPU soon. I would have to be checked into the Betty Ford Clinc (Bill Gates Wing) if I had to do without a fast computer for one day. The P3 on the other half of my home office is just to slow. It was running beautyfully at 900 for a good while so I don't see a problem getting it to run at that again. I may do a fresh install of Windows and ban my roomate from touching my computer, she tends to screw Windows up. I think she may have something to do with the lockups.