When OCing, which is better...

[unprecedented]

Higher HTT and lower multiplier or Highest multiplier and then the highest possible HTT?
Any input would be great!

 

[nealh]

cpu speed maxed is most important..HTT is not real important

Check Zebo sig..there is an A64 OC optimizer

CPU speed is 90% of the equation..whatever maxes that out is key

ram is 10%..I would argue on my experience maybe less

SO try to max cpu speed whether you need a high HTT and low multiplier or "higher multiplier" and lower HTT

Your mobo will be key...DFI NF4 mobo are capable of high HTT...over 300, not all will do this

So 9x 300=10x270 essentially....

you have to first determine you max cpu speed ..keep ram at low speed and divider..that is set to 133 divider with loose timings..3-3-3-10 ....
then slowly up cpu speed to find max...after you know this go back and tweak the ram....

otherwise the you will be fighting to many variables

not all cpu with same stepping overclock equally ..some people are real lucky and others are able to tweak mobo bios settings real well and will squeeze better speeds

compnent quality is key

you need a HQ PSU, cooling setup and good mobo and ram

if you skimp anywhere you can affect performance

Do not expect to put a cpu in and hit "x" speed...

I for one always seem to get a slightly lower overclock than many...not sure why but I may not tweak enough

for example I bought a cpu from a very good trader he hit 2800 prime 95 stbale..best I good do with same cpu(we both used DFI SLI DR) was get 2750, very close but not the same....

OCing is always YMMV

 

[EPZ Soldier]

Originally posted by: nealh
cpu speed maxed is most important..HTT is not real important

Check Zebo sig..there is an A64 OC optimizer

CPU speed is 90% of the equation..whatever maxes that out is key

ram is 10%..I would argue on my experience maybe less

SO try to max cpu speed whether you need a high HTT and low multiplier or "higher multiplier" and lower HTT

Your mobo will be key...DFI NF4 mobo are capable of high HTT...over 300, not all will do this

So 9x 300=10x270 essentially....

you have to first determine you max cpu speed ..keep ram at low speed and divider..that is set to 133 divider with loose timings..3-3-3-10 ....
then slowly up cpu speed to find max...after you know this go back and tweak the ram....

otherwise the you will be fighting to many variables

not all cpu with same stepping overclock equally ..some people are real lucky and others are able to tweak mobo bios settings real well and will squeeze better speeds

compnent quality is key

you need a HQ PSU, cooling setup and good mobo and ram

if you skimp anywhere you can affect performance

Do not expect to put a cpu in and hit "x" speed...

I for one always seem to get a slightly lower overclock than many...not sure why but I may not tweak enough

for example I bought a cpu from a very good trader he hit 2800 prime 95 stbale..best I good do with same cpu(we both used DFI SLI DR) was get 2750, very close but not the same....

OCing is always YMMV

Totally agree! I have the same processor and same memory as a friend but different mobo's and with the same exact settings to overclock the cpu my friends can get 2.9 while I stay at 2.8....I believe it maybe my P/S only having a 350w antec by all means a high quality P/S and my firend has a 450w antec..you dont get the exact timiings without every piece of hardware playing its role!! A plus for using quality hardware!!

 

[unprecedented]

Ok then, thanks for your help