Originally posted by: novice
Originally posted by: Schadenfroh
hey guys, i was wondering if i could hit 333 fsb with my thoughoughbred, i think it is an A, but could i not up the voltage and run it a 333fsb, my memory was holding me back but my Cosiar pc3200 XMS will be here soon. check my sig for system specs
CPU 1700
MOBO a7n8x deluxe
I recently picked up a XP 1700+ from newegg, and got a DUTC3 stepping, which I think is a "B", but not one of the 1.5 volt DLTC3, which are supposed to be better for overclocking. I started mine out at 9x166 with my Kingston PC-2700 Valueram, and it read as an XP 1800+ (clocking 1.50 Ghz). The temp was only 33.5 degrees Celsius with the case open. I went to 10x166, then 11x166 for XP2200+ level. Ran that way for a while, and had temps of about 38 C. So I finally upped it to 166x12, increased the vcore to 1.625 and am happily at 2.00 Ghz. My temps are around 39 C at idle and I haven't seen them go over 43 C under load. I am seriously considering grabbing another Thoroughbred from newegg for $42 and replacing my Palomino XP 2000+. I know it will run faster and cooler. Just not sure my Crucial PC-2100 ram can cut it at 166 fsb. Don't really want to have to spring for another stick of Kingston. ($42 + $59= $101, my wife seems to notice when the upgrades are over $100
) I may have to give it a try though. I believe the KT3 Ultra2 1/5 divider kicks in at 153 fsb, and maybe my Crucial PC-2100 can hit that.