Overclockling my 4600+ X2

[Burgon]

Hey guys,
How/ To how much can I OC my CPU?

 

[tweaker]

Noone can tell you, only way to find out is to try.

And you might want to read this over a few times before you do.
http://www.computerforum.com/showthread.php?t=16346

 

[fade2green514]

agreed. all cpu's are manufactured at a different time with different quality silicon.

 

[Clutch]

agreed. all cpu's are manufactured at a different time with different quality silicon.

Generally, processor manufactuers don't use different quality silicon.

The vast majority of modern processors use p-type doped silicon (which is silicon with added boron, which changes the silicons electrical properties).

The main factor between quality of processors isn't the quality of the silicon, it's the quality/precision of the cuts made during the photolithography of the IC's on the wafer, which determines the CPU's max clock speed while remaining stable (and hence, what it's PR rating will be, and what price it will be marketed at).

 

[fade2green514]

photolithography... never heard of that. ok ok, theres a reason youre a VIP member then...
lol

 

[Mr.Suave]

also this might help you since you have a dfi mobo http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20823

 

[Burgon]

Thanks for all your replies.

 

[Burgon]

Thanks for all your replies.