Overclocking a Slot Athlon 700...

[Jalapeno]

Has anyone ever done one of those and if yes, how high did you get it to run? Also, did you resolder the SMD resistors or use a "goldfinger"?
I have one of those sitting around here along with a FIC SD11 mainboard.

Is it worth the trouble???

Thanks for any advice!

 

[Jgtdragon]

I got my 700 to 1020hmz, but mine is a 900 core. I also use a GFD. If you have a high core, then its worth it

 

[Jalapeno]

I bought mine in April 2000, OEM. Any chance of it being a higher core than a 700?

 

[Jgtdragon]

What week is your cpu? It should tell you on the top part of your cpu.
If you not sure, post the serial numbers here. I think anything past week 17 has a high than average core.

 

[Jalapeno]

Thing is, the processor and the board is over at a friend's house right now. I just e-mailed him to send the # over to me. I will post it as soon as I receive it.

In the meantime,

Thanks!

 

[Jalapeno]

Received the numbers:

K7700MTR51B A
230009623192

Good or bad?

 

[Jgtdragon]

This seems to be a week 9 cpu. The only way to find out if its a higher core is to remove the heat plate.

 

[Jalapeno]

Well, that's disapponting... Anyway, once I crack the case open, what am I supposed to look for?

 

[Jalapeno]

Bump

 

[Technonut]

Well, after you remove the case, you will have to be damn careful and remove the clips that hold the heatplate on,. Then just wipe off the core, and you will see what it is.

I have done many of them, and found the best way to remove the clips is to take a small pair of wire cutters wth a spring loaded handle, place the tip of the cutters right between the top of the tab on the clip and retaining post, and squeeze. It will not cut the clip, just separate the tab from the post easier than any other method I have used, and is much less likely to damage the PCB than a slipped screwdriver or prying with needlenose pliers could.

EDIT: Keep the Athlon flat on a bench or table when doing this, and when the first clip comes off, make sure that you lightly push the partially removed PCB down so the core remains flat against the heatplate, and does not rock around while removing the 2nd clip to prevent chipping the core.

 

[CTho9305]

you sure its a classic? there are tbirds in slot format (what I have). I have a tbird 700, 700 core and I can't boot all the way into linux at 800 (but my cooling seems to suck). Windows runs, but if I start SETI or anything at all intensive I get a nice frozen computer. that is with a GFD, of course

 

[Jalapeno]

Thanks for the tips Technonut - I'll keep that in mind!

CTho, it's old enough to be a classic. I'll find out once I open the case though...

 

[Jgtdragon]

From the serial number you provided, its a classic Athlon.
Technonut got it right on.
When removing the heatplate be a bit more careful.