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Subject: Re: Overclocking P4 2,4Ghz (OT)

Author: Djordje Vidanovic

Date: 07:13:11 08/04/03

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On August 04, 2003 at 08:11:07, Jouni Uski wrote:

>Have forumers any experience what's safe speed for overclocking? My friends
>use 2,6 and 2,7 GHz without problems for same days. Do You recommend that?
>Or is it motherboard specific?
>
>thanks Jouni


Hi Jouni,

I do NOT recommend overclocking.  I have a P4-2.4 Ghz too and I was able to up
it to 2.8+, but I did it only to satisfy my curiosity. However, I would never
feel safe with my computer running at speeds not specified by the manufacturer.
My motherboard is a Microstar 6547 Ultra C (I think) and it is quite ready for
overclocking as is my memory (Kingston) but I simply don't want to do that.
Your computer is quite fast as it is.  I crossed the 2700 mark on playchess.com
easily with the P4, using my homemade books and running Fritz and Shredder.

I haven't tried to overclock my AMD XP 2400+ either, although I would be able to
up it to about 2.2 Ghz (it runs at 2 Ghz) equalling an AMD 2800+.  Again the
same thing:  I feel ill at ease upping the computer to speeds not recommended by
the manufacturer.

Just my two cents.  Other people may give you different advice.

Djordje



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