how to overclock e2180?

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oregon

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I am getting an e2180, and planning to overclock to at least 3GHz. I have never overclocked before, but read quite a bit about it. People seem to like the e21x0's. To do this though I know I will gradually raise the FSB to around 300Mhz (multiplier is 10), but what else? I know messing with voltage raises oveclocking roof, but also creates heat and is not that good for the cpu. Should I do it? Also, what about overclocking RAM? I read that 1:1 is good, but how do I do this? Lastly, what to do with PCI frequencies? I think I understand the concept and general procedure, just not the details, so hopefully you all can help.

thanks!
 
Set the PCI frequencies to 100 MHz (or whatever the standard is) just not auto. Sometimes it adjusts the frequency depending on your over clock if its set to auto. Or at least thats what I've read around here...

With the ram as long as yours isn't value or budget ram and is a decent brand you should be fine. Heat spreaders help a bit too.
 
markallen said:
You should raise the cpu voltage only if you need too.
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What sort of circumstances would that be? I mean no really needs to overclock. I know raising voltage creates more heat, but is that the only downside? I have a pretty good cooler so would that make it safe?

As to the RAM, it's "high performance" or whatever, so it should be up to a bit of overclocking. I do set it to 1:1 though, and that's it?
 
Okay, that's what I will do. How far is it safe to raise it? And it won't affect the rest of my system will it?
 
Your cpu's maximum voltage is 1.5V
You do need good cooling, what cooling specifically do you have? (include case fans)
Also, try to keep the FSB at 1:1, if its 800 mhz ram set your FSB to 400 and lower your multiplier to desired speed. If it doesn't boot up, raise the voltage by 0.025 (or whatever your smallest increment is for your motherboard) until it does boot up, then raise it once more for stability.

After you can boot your operating system, run a stress test like Orthos while running Core Temp to check your temperatures. It IS a stress test, so your cpu will get hot. you will also get Vdroop (automatic lower voltages during cpu usage) so you might want to bump up voltages slightly more if your CPU isn't stable.

PS. Be sure to disable CIA2 or Speedstep, or... E1T i think it's called... can't remember, in your BIOS to stop automatic lower of Multiplier. leads to a more stable system.
 
Thanks for the advice, this gives me a pretty good idea of what to do.

cooling: I have the Antec 900 (with default fans on low) and the GeminII cooler with 2 120mm fans.
 
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