Reasonable OC a64 3000 Venice without aftermarket cooling

janus · 09-21-2005, 07:01 AM

ok, so I'm going to OC my a64 3000+ Venice, from what I've read, I can probably OC to about 2.2-2.4ghz without having to invest in a new cooling system. Any opinions.

I'm not going to do anything until I'm completely sure what I'm doing, I've read the 101's, but need to go over them a bit more to understand it all. What's the max operating temp I should allow my system to go to before it gets dangerous?

Thanks.

Vampiric Rouge · 09-21-2005, 07:03 AM

Just because your useing stock HSF I would say 65c 70c max.... AMD Says they can handel higher but i would rather be safe then sorry.

janus · 09-21-2005, 07:06 AM

Have you got yours OC'd? Similar system eh?

Vampiric Rouge · 09-21-2005, 07:09 AM

Well when i had a SILENT TOWER on it i had it up to 2.9ghz, but with Stock HSF i dont go above 2.2, just in case.

Ku-sama · 09-21-2005, 07:11 AM

jesus man... 2.9GHz... im just drooling over how fast my 4000+ is gonna go

Vampiric Rouge · 09-21-2005, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ku-sama

jesus man... 2.9GHz... im just drooling over how fast my 4000+ is gonna go

I think that the 3000+ is the best bang for your buck, and so far im very happy with it.

janus · 09-21-2005, 07:14 AM

Cheers. I've read that the cpu speed effects the framerates etc in HL2 more than in other games like doom 3 etc. where it's not so important as the graphics card. I've got a good overclocking guide from madshrimps.com, gotta get this all worked out.

Another question, I've installed my sata drive, and when I'm in XP the remove hardware icon comes up on the right on the taskbar, then when I look at the hardware profile and drivers, it shows there are two drivers present, is this the reason that the computer's prompting me to remove hardware?

Vampiric Rouge · 09-21-2005, 07:20 AM

Yes, Sata drive are hotswapable, which means you can unplug them and put a new one in while windows is running.
Pata can be hotswappable but only if you unistall the bus for it from the device manager and windows isn't installed on a Pata HDD...

janus · 09-21-2005, 07:23 AM

So do I just delete one of the drivers to get rid of the remove hardware icon? I'll give it a shot anyway. As far as tweaking the system by having the best working drivers installed, this is the first time I've built my own computer (completed it about 2 weeks ago), I guess it'll be a long learning process..

**Archangel** · 09-21-2005, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ku-sama

jesus man... 2.9GHz... im just drooling over how fast my 4000+ is gonna go

its probably till 2.9GHz to,. because its the same core

09-21-2005, 07:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
janus Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Australia Age: 31 Posts: 68	Reasonable OC a64 3000 Venice without aftermarket cooling ok, so I'm going to OC my a64 3000+ Venice, from what I've read, I can probably OC to about 2.2-2.4ghz without having to invest in a new cooling system. Any opinions. I'm not going to do anything until I'm completely sure what I'm doing, I've read the 101's, but need to go over them a bit more to understand it all. What's the max operating temp I should allow my system to go to before it gets dangerous? Thanks. __________________ Gigabyte triton GAK8NF-9 2 x 512 PQI PC3200 2.5-3-3-7 AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Venice @ 2.4ghz Western 200G sata 8mb cache 7200 Pixelview 7800GT @ 470mhz/1.15ghz Thermaltake Soprana 430w 19' LCD 8ms CMV wireless logitec mouse+keyboard + some stickers which came with the mobo :)

09-21-2005, 07:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
Vampiric Rouge Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philadelphia, Pa Age: 21 Posts: 625	Just because your useing stock HSF I would say 65c 70c max.... AMD Says they can handel higher but i would rather be safe then sorry. __________________ MAIN PC: Intel G965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard\ Intel Core 2 Quad E6700\4gigs of samsung ddr2 ram @ 667\Antec neo 480watt power supply\Nvidia GeForce 7950 gt\400 gigs of Seagate Barracuda 7200, 750 gigs of Western Digital Caviar and 320 gigs of Maxtor\Benq FP202W 20.1" 8ms Widescreen LCD\ RAZOR copperhead\ flexglow gaming mousepad Laptop:ASUS Eee PC 8G - Galaxy Black

09-21-2005, 07:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
janus Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Australia Age: 31 Posts: 68	Have you got yours OC'd? Similar system eh? __________________ Gigabyte triton GAK8NF-9 2 x 512 PQI PC3200 2.5-3-3-7 AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Venice @ 2.4ghz Western 200G sata 8mb cache 7200 Pixelview 7800GT @ 470mhz/1.15ghz Thermaltake Soprana 430w 19' LCD 8ms CMV wireless logitec mouse+keyboard + some stickers which came with the mobo :)

09-21-2005, 07:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
Vampiric Rouge Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philadelphia, Pa Age: 21 Posts: 625	Well when i had a SILENT TOWER on it i had it up to 2.9ghz, but with Stock HSF i dont go above 2.2, just in case. __________________ MAIN PC: Intel G965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard\ Intel Core 2 Quad E6700\4gigs of samsung ddr2 ram @ 667\Antec neo 480watt power supply\Nvidia GeForce 7950 gt\400 gigs of Seagate Barracuda 7200, 750 gigs of Western Digital Caviar and 320 gigs of Maxtor\Benq FP202W 20.1" 8ms Widescreen LCD\ RAZOR copperhead\ flexglow gaming mousepad Laptop:ASUS Eee PC 8G - Galaxy Black

09-21-2005, 07:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
janus Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Australia Age: 31 Posts: 68	Cheers. I've read that the cpu speed effects the framerates etc in HL2 more than in other games like doom 3 etc. where it's not so important as the graphics card. I've got a good overclocking guide from madshrimps.com, gotta get this all worked out. Another question, I've installed my sata drive, and when I'm in XP the remove hardware icon comes up on the right on the taskbar, then when I look at the hardware profile and drivers, it shows there are two drivers present, is this the reason that the computer's prompting me to remove hardware? __________________ Gigabyte triton GAK8NF-9 2 x 512 PQI PC3200 2.5-3-3-7 AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Venice @ 2.4ghz Western 200G sata 8mb cache 7200 Pixelview 7800GT @ 470mhz/1.15ghz Thermaltake Soprana 430w 19' LCD 8ms CMV wireless logitec mouse+keyboard + some stickers which came with the mobo :)

09-21-2005, 07:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ku-sama banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Computer Cave. AKA: King Computer Inc. Age: 18 Posts: 5,312	jesus man... 2.9GHz... im just drooling over how fast my 4000+ is gonna go

09-21-2005, 07:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
Vampiric Rouge Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philadelphia, Pa Age: 21 Posts: 625	Yes, Sata drive are hotswapable, which means you can unplug them and put a new one in while windows is running. Pata can be hotswappable but only if you unistall the bus for it from the device manager and windows isn't installed on a Pata HDD... __________________ MAIN PC: Intel G965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard\ Intel Core 2 Quad E6700\4gigs of samsung ddr2 ram @ 667\Antec neo 480watt power supply\Nvidia GeForce 7950 gt\400 gigs of Seagate Barracuda 7200, 750 gigs of Western Digital Caviar and 320 gigs of Maxtor\Benq FP202W 20.1" 8ms Widescreen LCD\ RAZOR copperhead\ flexglow gaming mousepad Laptop:ASUS Eee PC 8G - Galaxy Black

09-21-2005, 07:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
janus Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Australia Age: 31 Posts: 68	So do I just delete one of the drivers to get rid of the remove hardware icon? I'll give it a shot anyway. As far as tweaking the system by having the best working drivers installed, this is the first time I've built my own computer (completed it about 2 weeks ago), I guess it'll be a long learning process.. __________________ Gigabyte triton GAK8NF-9 2 x 512 PQI PC3200 2.5-3-3-7 AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Venice @ 2.4ghz Western 200G sata 8mb cache 7200 Pixelview 7800GT @ 470mhz/1.15ghz Thermaltake Soprana 430w 19' LCD 8ms CMV wireless logitec mouse+keyboard + some stickers which came with the mobo :)

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