Vista - newbie in overclocking

**bassfisher6522** · 09-12-2008

First, this is my first post in the overclocking forum. Second, how do I overclock and what is envolved? Willling to learn and thanks for the help.

**grungero** · 09-14-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by bassfisher6522

First, this is my first post in the overclocking forum. Second, how do I overclock and what is envolved? Willling to learn and thanks for the help.

Well hello! Welcome to the forum.

There's a lot of guides out there. If you're really willing to learn, read this.

HOWTO: Overclock C2Q (Quads) and C2D (Duals) - A Guide v1.1 - Overclockers Forums

**bassfisher6522** · 09-14-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by grungero

Quote: Originally Posted by bassfisher6522

First, this is my first post in the overclocking forum. Second, how do I overclock and what is envolved? Willling to learn and thanks for the help.

Well hello! Welcome to the forum.

There's a lot of guides out there. If you're really willing to learn, read this.

HOWTO: Overclock C2Q (Quads) and C2D (Duals) - A Guide v1.1 - Overclockers Forums

Thanks for the reply and the read. Very informative and interesting but I am using an AMD Athlon 64 X2 CPU. Does this same information still apply.

**grungero** · 09-14-2008

I think it's quite the same. At least it'll give you idea on how to's.

**Fumz** · 09-15-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by bassfisher6522

Quote: Originally Posted by grungero

Quote: Originally Posted by bassfisher6522

First, this is my first post in the overclocking forum. Second, how do I overclock and what is envolved? Willling to learn and thanks for the help.

Well hello! Welcome to the forum.

There's a lot of guides out there. If you're really willing to learn, read this.

HOWTO: Overclock C2Q (Quads) and C2D (Duals) - A Guide v1.1 - Overclockers Forums

Thanks for the reply and the read. Very informative and interesting but I am using an AMD Athlon 64 X2 CPU. Does this same information still apply.

No. That thread does not apply at all. What you need to read is an Athlon 64 OC guide, because an Athlon 64 is what you've got. Here: [retro] The Original Diy-street Amd64 Overclocking Guide - OverclockersClub Forums

**bassfisher6522** · 09-15-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by Fumz

Quote: Originally Posted by bassfisher6522

Quote: Originally Posted by grungero

Well hello! Welcome to the forum.

There's a lot of guides out there. If you're really willing to learn, read this.

HOWTO: Overclock C2Q (Quads) and C2D (Duals) - A Guide v1.1 - Overclockers Forums

Thanks for the reply and the read. Very informative and interesting but I am using an AMD Athlon 64 X2 CPU. Does this same information still apply.

No. That thread does not apply at all. What you need to read is an Athlon 64 OC guide, because an Athlon 64 is what you've got. Here: [retro] The Original Diy-street Amd64 Overclocking Guide - OverclockersClub Forums

Thanks for the heads up and page info. I will give it a go.

**Adrian Wainer** · 09-15-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by grungero

I think it's quite the same. At least it'll give you idea on how to's.

Hi I haven't read all through the link you gave, but it looks pretty good..... whilst it may be good for some general aspects and some specific aspects of over-clocking an AMD Athlon 64 processor, that said as AMD in the Athlon 64 use a different hardware engineering solution to the Intel Conroe, this means that one has to go about overclocking AMD Athlons in a somewhat different way to a Conroe.

Quote:

The Athlon 64 features an on-die memory controller,^[5] a feature not previously seen on x86 CPUs. Not only does this mean the controller runs at the same clock rate as the CPU itself, it also means the electrical signals have a shorter physical distance to travel compared to the old northbridge interfaces.^[43] The result is a significant reduction in latency (response time) for access requests to main memory.^[44] The lower latency is often cited as one of the advantages of the Athlon 64's architecture over those of its competitors.^[45]

Athlon 64 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Fumz has the right idea, if you are new to overclocking and have an Athlon 64, reading a Conroe how to overclock guide will probably just confuse you.

Best and Warm Regards
Adrian Wainer

**Adrian Wainer** · 09-15-2008

Hi Bassfisher,

here is a posting of yours from another thread:

Quote:

Thanks everybody, that anwsered my questions. PCIe x16 it is, now to buy my new card. I don't need anything real fancy or expensive and one that works with my systems PSU (350 watt). What I have found is the XFX GeForce 8600 GT, less than $100, so I can't complain. Thanks again every one.

did you fit that card, and what is the min power supply quoted by the manufacturer for it, because overclocking can cause your system to consume more power.

Best and Warm Regards
Adrian Wainer

**xguntherc** · 09-16-2008

350 watts and overclocking a AMD Dual 6000+ at 3.0 GHz will be NO problem

I had a 250w PSU and a XFX XXX 8600GT overclocked even more than XXX with a AMD x2 5400+ 2.8 GHz and all that ran Fine with a 250w PSU. so he should be fine at 3.0, with the 8600 and a 350w.

no worries

**Adrian Wainer** · 09-16-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by xguntherc

350 watts and overclocking a AMD Dual 6000+ at 3.0 GHz will be NO problem

I had a 250w PSU and a XFX XXX 8600GT overclocked even more than XXX with a AMD x2 5400+ 2.8 GHz and all that ran Fine with a 250w PSU. so he should be fine at 3.0, with the 8600 and a 350w.

no worries

Hi thanx for that, so it looks like if Bassfisher's PSU is actually good for 350 Watts he will be fine, the only issue would be then if his PSU's rated power is overly optimistic.

Bye the way Bassfisher, just out interest what do you hope to achieve by overclocking your CPU?

Best and Warm Regards
Adrian Wainer

09-12-2008	#1 (permalink)
bassfisher6522 Vista Home Premium 32 bit 490 posts	newbie in overclocking First, this is my first post in the overclocking forum. Second, how do I overclock and what is envolved? Willling to learn and thanks for the help.
My System Specs

09-14-2008	#2 (permalink)
grungero Vista Ultimate 32bit 11 posts	Re: newbie in overclocking Quote: Originally Posted by bassfisher6522 First, this is my first post in the overclocking forum. Second, how do I overclock and what is envolved? Willling to learn and thanks for the help. Well hello! Welcome to the forum. There's a lot of guides out there. If you're really willing to learn, read this. HOWTO: Overclock C2Q (Quads) and C2D (Duals) - A Guide v1.1 - Overclockers Forums
My System Specs

09-14-2008	#3 (permalink)
bassfisher6522 Vista Home Premium 32 bit 490 posts	Re: newbie in overclocking Quote: Originally Posted by grungero Quote: Originally Posted by bassfisher6522 First, this is my first post in the overclocking forum. Second, how do I overclock and what is envolved? Willling to learn and thanks for the help. Well hello! Welcome to the forum. There's a lot of guides out there. If you're really willing to learn, read this. HOWTO: Overclock C2Q (Quads) and C2D (Duals) - A Guide v1.1 - Overclockers Forums Thanks for the reply and the read. Very informative and interesting but I am using an AMD Athlon 64 X2 CPU. Does this same information still apply.
My System Specs

09-14-2008	#4 (permalink)
grungero Vista Ultimate 32bit 11 posts	Re: newbie in overclocking I think it's quite the same. At least it'll give you idea on how to's.
My System Specs

09-15-2008	#5 (permalink)
Fumz Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 878 posts	Re: newbie in overclocking Quote: Originally Posted by bassfisher6522 Quote: Originally Posted by grungero Quote: Originally Posted by bassfisher6522 First, this is my first post in the overclocking forum. Second, how do I overclock and what is envolved? Willling to learn and thanks for the help. Well hello! Welcome to the forum. There's a lot of guides out there. If you're really willing to learn, read this. HOWTO: Overclock C2Q (Quads) and C2D (Duals) - A Guide v1.1 - Overclockers Forums Thanks for the reply and the read. Very informative and interesting but I am using an AMD Athlon 64 X2 CPU. Does this same information still apply. No. That thread does not apply at all. What you need to read is an Athlon 64 OC guide, because an Athlon 64 is what you've got. Here: [retro] The Original Diy-street Amd64 Overclocking Guide - OverclockersClub Forums
My System Specs

09-15-2008	#6 (permalink)
bassfisher6522 Vista Home Premium 32 bit 490 posts	Re: newbie in overclocking Quote: Originally Posted by Fumz Quote: Originally Posted by bassfisher6522 Quote: Originally Posted by grungero Well hello! Welcome to the forum. There's a lot of guides out there. If you're really willing to learn, read this. HOWTO: Overclock C2Q (Quads) and C2D (Duals) - A Guide v1.1 - Overclockers Forums Thanks for the reply and the read. Very informative and interesting but I am using an AMD Athlon 64 X2 CPU. Does this same information still apply. No. That thread does not apply at all. What you need to read is an Athlon 64 OC guide, because an Athlon 64 is what you've got. Here: [retro] The Original Diy-street Amd64 Overclocking Guide - OverclockersClub Forums Thanks for the heads up and page info. I will give it a go.
My System Specs

09-15-2008	#7 (permalink)
Adrian Wainer Vista 64 ultimate, Windows XP 32 Professional, Windows XP 64 Professional 124 posts	Re: newbie in overclocking Quote: Originally Posted by grungero I think it's quite the same. At least it'll give you idea on how to's. Hi I haven't read all through the link you gave, but it looks pretty good..... whilst it may be good for some general aspects and some specific aspects of over-clocking an AMD Athlon 64 processor, that said as AMD in the Athlon 64 use a different hardware engineering solution to the Intel Conroe, this means that one has to go about overclocking AMD Athlons in a somewhat different way to a Conroe. Quote: The Athlon 64 features an on-die memory controller,^[5] a feature not previously seen on x86 CPUs. Not only does this mean the controller runs at the same clock rate as the CPU itself, it also means the electrical signals have a shorter physical distance to travel compared to the old northbridge interfaces.^[43] The result is a significant reduction in latency (response time) for access requests to main memory.^[44] The lower latency is often cited as one of the advantages of the Athlon 64's architecture over those of its competitors.^[45] Athlon 64 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Fumz has the right idea, if you are new to overclocking and have an Athlon 64, reading a Conroe how to overclock guide will probably just confuse you. Best and Warm Regards Adrian Wainer Last edited by Adrian Wainer; 09-15-2008 at 01:35 PM..
My System Specs

09-15-2008	#8 (permalink)
Adrian Wainer Vista 64 ultimate, Windows XP 32 Professional, Windows XP 64 Professional 124 posts	Re: newbie in overclocking Hi Bassfisher, here is a posting of yours from another thread: Quote: Thanks everybody, that anwsered my questions. PCIe x16 it is, now to buy my new card. I don't need anything real fancy or expensive and one that works with my systems PSU (350 watt). What I have found is the XFX GeForce 8600 GT, less than $100, so I can't complain. Thanks again every one. did you fit that card, and what is the min power supply quoted by the manufacturer for it, because overclocking can cause your system to consume more power. Best and Warm Regards Adrian Wainer
My System Specs

09-16-2008	#9 (permalink)
xguntherc Vista Ultimate x64 1,210 posts	Re: newbie in overclocking 350 watts and overclocking a AMD Dual 6000+ at 3.0 GHz will be NO problem I had a 250w PSU and a XFX XXX 8600GT overclocked even more than XXX with a AMD x2 5400+ 2.8 GHz and all that ran Fine with a 250w PSU. so he should be fine at 3.0, with the 8600 and a 350w. no worries
My System Specs

09-16-2008	#10 (permalink)
Adrian Wainer Vista 64 ultimate, Windows XP 32 Professional, Windows XP 64 Professional 124 posts	Re: newbie in overclocking Quote: Originally Posted by xguntherc 350 watts and overclocking a AMD Dual 6000+ at 3.0 GHz will be NO problem I had a 250w PSU and a XFX XXX 8600GT overclocked even more than XXX with a AMD x2 5400+ 2.8 GHz and all that ran Fine with a 250w PSU. so he should be fine at 3.0, with the 8600 and a 350w. no worries Hi thanx for that, so it looks like if Bassfisher's PSU is actually good for 350 Watts he will be fine, the only issue would be then if his PSU's rated power is overly optimistic. Bye the way Bassfisher, just out interest what do you hope to achieve by overclocking your CPU? Best and Warm Regards Adrian Wainer
My System Specs

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