Overclock estimates

[PCBliss]

Hi all. I have an unlocked Aqxea0334 2500+, the new DFI lanparty ultra infinity II B, and just purchased 2 x 512 mushkin lvl II PC3500. I am in the process of getting my watercooling together. Im using a DD Rbx, hydor l30, 1/2" ID tubing, etc. I know its impossible to tell how well this setup will overclock, but I'm hoping for 2550 mhz 10.5x238 stable with around 1.95 or 2.0 vcore. I think this is possible on this setup, no? Also I have the swiftech MCW-50 for my 9800 pro. Right now with the ramsinks and stock HSF it does about 421/380 stable. Im hoping to get at least 470 out of the core... does this sound reasonable? I should have it all up and running within a week hopefully. thanks.

 

[Corporate Thug]

1.95 - 2.0V is entirely too much even for a water cooling setup

 

[PCBliss]

Too much for daily use or too much in general? 1.95v is usually fine on a barton as long as temps are ok. I run 1.9 sometimes with my volcano 11+ and dont have problems.

 

[Shinei]

I've heard that running a Barton over 1.85V causes physical damage to the chip... Sure, it may only last three years instead of ten, but ask Soulkeeper about fried Bartons...

 

[PCBliss]

I doubt i will keep this chip even another year so i guess i will be ok.