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Subject: Re: What's the Safest Number I can overclock mY XP2400+ to? nt

Author: Ben Matheson

Date: 20:32:42 06/10/03

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>> How do I do it? I don't have to take the case apart do i? if so forget it.
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>The only reason you would have to open your case would be to replace your
>generic heatsink/fan (if that is what you have) with a more powerful and
>efficient heatsink fan (Thermalright sk 900/800 with delta 60mm fan pushing air
>at 50cfm).
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>The tools necessary to overclock are in your BIOS.  All done thru the miracle of
>software.

If you've never overclocked before, I'd say to be relatively carefull before
taking on this project. For sure it can go fine, if done properly. If however,
you've never had to install an Athlon Heatsink/Fan before, you may find yourself
pretty upset if you crack the PCB of the processor, or puncture the PCB of the
motherboard with a screwdriver while trying to latch the retention lever.

My Advice, Baby steps. For your first attempt, don't add any extra voltage to
the processor, just increment the FSB slightly on your processor. Try Adding 5 -
10 - 15 Extra in the FSB. I wouldn't go beyond this though, because then you may
"have to" actually "open" your case (To find the Clear CMOS Jumper).



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