I have finally built and ordered my new computer, and have never overclocked before, but I want to set an achievable goal for my system before it comes and stop once it is reached, instead of test the limits for my maximum output(I'm scared I'll break something).
I. My System
Motherboard
GIGABYTE 965P-DS3
Link
CPU
INTEL CORE 2 DUO E4300 1.8GHZ
Link
Heatsink
COOLER MASTER HYPER TX-INTEL
Link
RAM
PATRIOT eXtreme PERFORMANCE 2GB PC2 6400 DDR2 800
Link
I will also have a P180b, since airflow matters. I realize the heatsink may not be the best, but in my last system I have had alot of trouble with installing other heatsinks that require taking out the mobo, so I went with one that was very easy to install. I will also have Arctic Silver 5.
II. The Goals
For me, my X-factor seems to be my RAM. I just ordered it, and apparently they changed from a Micron D9 to Elpedia (I don't know what this means, but apparently it is significant). However, I have still read where I can push this ram to DDR2 1000 even with the new chip, because they were actually made for this time at 5-5-5-15 settings. According to sites like Tom's Hardware and Virtual Hideout, it seems to hit this easily. However, according to Club Overclocker it fails to get close. I was hoping here, DDR2 1000 @ 5-5-5-15 @ 2.2V would be my goal.
Next, the CPU. I realize that every chip is different, but I was hoping somewhere in the neighborhood of 3.2GHz would be a safe place to stop. With my big case, AS5, and aftermarket heatsink, I figure putting 1.40 to 1.45 volts (whatever the lowest is it will run at) will be ok temperature wise. Also, to skip over all the FSB holes I have heard about, I would put the multiplier at x8 and FSB at 400. I realize the x9 is alot of the draw of the e4300, but I see this way being easier. Then, with a 5:4 setting on my RAM, this should make my DDR2 1000 work as well.
So my question is, what is the likelyhood this will work? Can I go into the BIOS, right away change the CPU to 400 x8 @ 1.40, change the RAM to 5:4, 5-5-5-15 @2.2V, and expect the thing to boot up and be stable? I'd of course run Memtest and Orthos or whatever I'm supposed to run to check stability, but optimally I'd like to make the changes, run the tests and pass them, and never have to worry about the thing again.
Also, is there anything I'm not thinking of, that could screw me up here? Do I need to up any other voltages? Do I need to worry about a northbridge FSB?
Thanks in advance
I. My System
Motherboard
GIGABYTE 965P-DS3
Link
CPU
INTEL CORE 2 DUO E4300 1.8GHZ
Link
Heatsink
COOLER MASTER HYPER TX-INTEL
Link
RAM
PATRIOT eXtreme PERFORMANCE 2GB PC2 6400 DDR2 800
Link
I will also have a P180b, since airflow matters. I realize the heatsink may not be the best, but in my last system I have had alot of trouble with installing other heatsinks that require taking out the mobo, so I went with one that was very easy to install. I will also have Arctic Silver 5.
II. The Goals
For me, my X-factor seems to be my RAM. I just ordered it, and apparently they changed from a Micron D9 to Elpedia (I don't know what this means, but apparently it is significant). However, I have still read where I can push this ram to DDR2 1000 even with the new chip, because they were actually made for this time at 5-5-5-15 settings. According to sites like Tom's Hardware and Virtual Hideout, it seems to hit this easily. However, according to Club Overclocker it fails to get close. I was hoping here, DDR2 1000 @ 5-5-5-15 @ 2.2V would be my goal.
Next, the CPU. I realize that every chip is different, but I was hoping somewhere in the neighborhood of 3.2GHz would be a safe place to stop. With my big case, AS5, and aftermarket heatsink, I figure putting 1.40 to 1.45 volts (whatever the lowest is it will run at) will be ok temperature wise. Also, to skip over all the FSB holes I have heard about, I would put the multiplier at x8 and FSB at 400. I realize the x9 is alot of the draw of the e4300, but I see this way being easier. Then, with a 5:4 setting on my RAM, this should make my DDR2 1000 work as well.
So my question is, what is the likelyhood this will work? Can I go into the BIOS, right away change the CPU to 400 x8 @ 1.40, change the RAM to 5:4, 5-5-5-15 @2.2V, and expect the thing to boot up and be stable? I'd of course run Memtest and Orthos or whatever I'm supposed to run to check stability, but optimally I'd like to make the changes, run the tests and pass them, and never have to worry about the thing again.
Also, is there anything I'm not thinking of, that could screw me up here? Do I need to up any other voltages? Do I need to worry about a northbridge FSB?
Thanks in advance
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