RAM the limiting factor for OC-ing?

[ugh]

Hi folks,

I've got this 1.5 year old AXP 1600+ (1.4Ghz) with 256MB DDRRAM (PC2100) running with Epox 8HKA+. Forgot the CPU stepping as I haven't been tinkering with this CPU ever since I installed it. However, I've tried O/C-ing it some time back to push the FSB to 166Mhz. Unfortunately things didn't work out fine. I could see the bootup screen but memory checking fails every time. If I put the FSB down a bit to around 140-150Mhz, it's ok. Is it safe to assume that the RAM is the limiting factor for the OC?

TIA.

 

[PhoenixOfWater]

No, beause when you up the FSB to 166 you are overclocking both the CPU and the RAM, there no way to tell what the limiting factor it
Also I don't know what chipset is on the Epox 8HKA+, but you could also be overclocking you PCI/AGP to high...this could be very bad for you Harddrive and Video/PCI cards...
you can try add some volt to the cpu/ram and see if that helps, but I would make sure you not overclocking you PCI/AGP to high

Hope thats helps

 

[bjc112]

Yes,

That ram is only rated for 133...

Chances are that CPU can handle at least 100-200 mhz overclock.

Get some PC 3200..

 

[Mickey21]

Originally posted by: bjc112
Yes,

That ram is only rated for 133...

Chances are that CPU can handle at least 100-200 mhz overclock.

Get some PC 3200..

I agree...but I would probably guess that the motherboard might not be able to use it to it's full potential. Might just settle for some good 333 stuff...If all you want is 166FSB...

 

[ugh]

PhoenixOfWater: IIRC, the 8KHA+ can handle 166Mhz w/o breaking a sweat based on other pple's experience. As for the AGP/PCI clock, it's at 33Mhz when FSB is at 166Mhz, so it shouldn't be too bad.

bjc112: Will PC2700 suffice? PC3200 is outta my budget

Mickey21: I'm trying to figure out a way to NOT spend too much money on "upgrading" my PC

 

[calvink]

yeah, 2700 333Mhz is fine for OC'n to 166Mhz FSB.

 

[ugh]

calvink: Thanks for the update.

One more question. Apacer or Kingston?

 

[bjc112]

Kingston for sure...

BUT STAY AWAY FROM VALUE RAM.

You figure the Hyper X 2700 will do 185 FSB almost no prob..