Official 2500+ overclock thread ?!?!?!?!

[Soulkeeper]

I currently have my 2500+ set at 11x200 for 2.2ghz @1.75v (used to do it on 1.65v)
i will play some games to further stress test it



what are your 2500+ overclocks ??
feel free to post benchmarks

 

[Noid]

check my sig
(215.5 x 10.5 = 2266)

I had problems at first with mine in my NF7-S over 200fsb
(prime would fail)

So I put it in my KX7-333 for a month or so ...

I deceided to give it a second chance last nite,,, but I closed the 1st L12 bridge first.

still running P95 error free

 

[Soulkeeper]

ok my system crashed at 2.2 after about 10 minutes of UT

I upped the vcore to 1.775 and the vagp to 1.8
hopefully it is stable now


has anyone else noticed that increasing the voltage on a 2500+ doesn't help it oc anymore ??

 

[Soulkeeper]

Originally posted by: Noid
check my sig

I had problems at first with mine in my NF7-S over 200fsb
(prime would fail)

So I put it in my KX7-333 for a month or so ...

I deceided to give it a second chance last nite,,, but I closed the 1st L12 bridge first.

still running P95 error free

what vcore are you running ??

 

[Noid]

1.80v
(all the info is there on my Barton215dual Linky)

and,,, yes ,,, there is a point of diminished return on all CPU's regarding voltage

personally ,,, I wont go over 1.85v,,, but 1.80v is usually where I end up anyway.

 

[ROcHE]

Mine is at 13 x 166 which is 2158 Mhz. 1.7 volts, retail HS.

 

[Soulkeeper]

Originally posted by: Noid
1.80v
(all the info is there on my Barton215dual Linky)

and,,, yes ,,, there is a point of diminished return on all CPU's regarding voltage

personally ,,, I wont go over 1.85v,,, but 1.80v is usually where I end up anyway.

yeah i know
high voltages kill
i've fryed several athlons

 

[Soulkeeper]

ok i'm checking now to see if 1.8v makes 2.2ghz stable

I would say the point of diminishing return on my barton is prob around 1.9 or 2ghz

 

[Sid59]

11x200 1.7 vcore rock stable

 

[Noid]

yikes!

I killed 2 with unlocking,,, never with voltage
You might look into the 1st L12 bridge also... mine was cut ,,, so I closed it
(changes FSB default)

also ,,, I dont think increasing AGP voltage is going to help

Are you using memtest86? I'd make sure it's not a NB / memory issue.

 

[jagare]

Originally posted by: Soulkeeper
ok my system crashed at 2.2 after about 10 minutes of UT

I upped the vcore to 1.775 and the vagp to 1.8
hopefully it is stable now


has anyone else noticed that increasing the voltage on a 2500+ doesn't help it oc anymore ??

Did increasing the AGP voltage help with stablility at all? I've never really heard of that helping an O/C.

 

[DAPUNISHER]

has anyone else noticed that increasing the voltage on a 2500+ doesn't help it oc anymore ??

Yes, my 2500+ will do 2.31ghz on default, as little as 1.632v actual under a Gromacs load, but@2.43ghz under the same load it takes the full 1.85v my board allows (1.825v actual) for that extra 115-120mhz.

 

[WobbleWobble]

200x10.5=2100 (1.775V) Running at this speed...
200x11=2200 (1.875V) Voltage too high for my tastes

TT Silent Boost, but it doesn't seem like the temps are my problems. Max 51C load at 1.875V.

Prime95/Memtest86 error free.

 

[davidlem]

Sorry to crosspost for those who've read the other thread...

Just upped it to 12x200FSB (2406MHz) to prove it could be done.
1.825V CPU
1.8V AGP
2.7V DRAM
1.8 IGP
Ran 3DMark2001 to be sure it could complete a load test, acheived 13139 on Ti4200 128MB (270/570).

For 11x200 (3200+) I run default voltages - my main config.

Using SLK-800 and Smart Case Fan II with the thermal sensor and RadioShack heatsink grease for cooling. 3200+ is 100% stable at 41C idle 45C full load (it'll run cooler if I max out the Smart fan). At 12x200 its running 42C/46C with the fan at max RPM and the case side open.

12x200 wouldnt boot past the BIOS info screen at default voltages. I took my time and gradually upped each voltage setting depending on the error. When it wouldnt boot to Windows, I upped the CPU +V. When it booted Windows but froze when opening any apps, I upped the DRAM +V (using GeIL PC3200 512MB from Newegg). When it would freeze in the middle of running 3DMark2001, I upped the AGP +V. While in there, I upped the IGP +V just to keep things proportional. I'm sure it's got more in it. Going to push my luck a little more after I throw some ASIII on it just for peace of mind. My friend has the identical setup and we went 12x203 with retail cooling (!) though we had an 18" fan blowing into the open side of the case The difference in 3DMark2001 scores between 11x200 and 12x200 was 199 (13139 and 12940) so I don't see enough benefit for all that work and worry.

 

[jiffylube1024]

Athlon XP 2500+ 0330
200 X 11 = 2.2 Ghz @ Stock voltage (1.65V)
Abit NF7-S 2.0
etc (rest in sig)

Rock stable. 2.3 Ghz boots and runs, but not Prime stable.

 

[Jeff7181]

has anyone else noticed that increasing the voltage on a 2500+ doesn't help it oc anymore ??

Funny you mention that... I've actually noticed that increasing voltage decreases stability... for example, mine is stable at 1.650 volts... I increased it to 1.750 to try to get 2.3 Ghz out of it, and it was unstable... I set it back down to 2.2 and forgot to decrease voltage as well, and it was still unstable... after catching my oversight, and reducing the voltage, perfectly stable again... go figure.

 

[Soulkeeper]

Originally posted by: jagare

Originally posted by: Soulkeeper
ok my system crashed at 2.2 after about 10 minutes of UT

I upped the vcore to 1.775 and the vagp to 1.8
hopefully it is stable now


has anyone else noticed that increasing the voltage on a 2500+ doesn't help it oc anymore ??

Did increasing the AGP voltage help with stablility at all? I've never really heard of that helping an O/C.

no it had absolutely no effect on stability
ohh well

now I can't get my computer to turn on after trying for 2.16ghz at like 180fsb

The 2500+ is rather dissapointing in my experience
i expected atleast 2.2 to 2.4 without having to go over 1.75v

bla, I bet my 1.8ghz P4M could oc more (and win on the benchmarks)

or maybe i'll just get a 1700+ cause i remember all my t-breds overclocking better than this barton

 

[DAPUNISHER]

If it wasn't for bad luck you'd have no luck at all Soulkeeper

 

[bjc112]

Originally posted by: Soulkeeper

Originally posted by: Noid
1.80v
(all the info is there on my Barton215dual Linky)

and,,, yes ,,, there is a point of diminished return on all CPU's regarding voltage

personally ,,, I wont go over 1.85v,,, but 1.80v is usually where I end up anyway.

yeah i know
high voltages kill
i've fryed several athlons

Geez, leave it @1.75... If it's not stable just tough it out.. 2.1-2.2 ghz isn't bad at all.

 

[Soulkeeper]

hahaha i can't even get 2ghz out of my 2500+ anymore

this blows

 

[Soulkeeper]

anyone tryed any of the later steppings ??
i'm thinking about buying another 2500+

 

[Soulkeeper]

bump

 

[BaboonGuy]

Barton 2500+ @ 2.2 GHZ (200x11) 1.75V
AQXDA0322 SPEW
2x512 PC3200 HyperX in Dual Channel 6-3-2-2 (3 is cas-ras i think)
54C Full Load SK-7 w/25db 80MM Coolermaster Blue LED fan
Rock Solid Stable

 

[Jeff7181]

Soulkeeper, if you get another one, maybe check the FS forums and get a pre week 24 one... to ensure you get the old packaging.

 

[DahDee]

My 2500+ has been running for the last few days (since install) at 200x11 on 1.7v, seems quite stable. I haven't tried anything more. Idles at around 41C, 46-48C when it's a busy Barton.