Overclocking Anybody?

[djmatix]

Hello Hello

New guy here. New to this overclocking gig anyway. I currently have AMD Thunderbird 1700+ XP. I'm running an Asus A7V133-C motherboard. I have always heard of overclocking, but really never understood the benefits it produces (when done properly) until just recently. I'm interested in overclocking, can anyone assist me in getting the ultimate performance out of this set-up?

Thanks

Matix

 

[Blain]

Take that 1700+ T-bird over to ebay and sell it for a ton-o-cash, it's a rare bird indeed! Then use those funds to buy a good XP2400.

But seriously... people will want to know other components you have, what you mainly use your rig for and how much you have to spend.

Basically, overclocking gets you more performance for a smaller amount of cash. That's assuming that your system is in balance and can rock at the higher MHz.
An example would be buying an XP 2000+ ($70) and overclocking it to an XP 2400+ ($150 level, saves you about $80.

But overclocking is not merely a cost savings tool (actually costs more in some cases)... It's a sickness that infects about 75% of the people that come in contact with it! 😉

My advice is that unless you have deep pockets to feed the habit... stay away from overclocking!

 

[tbates757]

what he's trying to say is that its not a thunderbird, but a thoroughbred. anyway, this would take too long to explain to a complete newbie, try searching google

 

[Blain]

It could also be a Palamino core 1700+ 😛

BTW, Here's an article on overclocking an XP 1600+... Close enough for Rock & Roll!

 

[djmatix]

...Constructive criticism? I see the benefits of paying particular attention to detail.

Thanks for the pointers gentlemen.

 

[ChampionAtTufshop]

here ya go

 

[m1ke101]

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** It is strongly advised you DO NOT overclock any component of your computer. Continue at your own risk. ** [/q}
LOL </FONT>

 

[ChampionAtTufshop]

lol
well i dont want anybody to come to me saying that they fried their system cuz of what i told them and sue me or somesh*t 😛
covering my own a$$ hehe 😉