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computer specs.
cpu: AMD athlon XP 2100+ Thoroughbread 1733mhz stock currently at 1950mhz
mobo: KT400-8235 (VIA)
Ram: 512mb ddr400/256mb ddr333 both relatively cheap models
Video card: Nvida Geforce 7600GS 256mb AGP its a gigabyte board tho
HD: SAMSUNG SP8004H 80GB 7200RPM 2mbcache
Power supply: not sure if it 400W or 450W
Windows 2000 professional sp4

i have mildy overclocked this system to a state of FSB 150MHz 2.0x FSB:RAM ratio is at 1:1
it runs one exhaust fan at 3300RPM, a stock mobo fan, stock AMD heatsink/fan fans at 1205RPM.
the cpu temp sits at around 38.5 after an hour and 43.5 after three.
i planned to run prime 95 lastnite on an alnight torture test to make sure the setup is completely
stable but temperature started to increase rather quickly. i have bios temp alarm set at 50 degrees
as i dont want this system being hurt because i cannot afford to replace it. whats a safe temp for the
cpu to run to? can i push this setup anymore or should i back it down a step. keep in mind that i live
in new zealand so things are more expensive for me and in some cases harder to get. i am a very keen
overclocker and i am hoping to get into the computer tech profession.
P.S i have not changed any voltage setups.
 
im not looking to overclock it alot maybe 2-2.1ghz max. maybe you could recommend a good fsb voltage and all that setup. and a better cpu cooler (i know these wont break my bank) i mostly use the cpu for games. atm it plays warcraft 3 highest settings without a problem. i also play quake 4 but i get a few hiccups. well i used to get some i havnt run into any since i oc'd
 
its running on a 13x multiplyer. how exactly do i lower the cpu/ram ratio? i beleive its at 1:1
can you recommend a cooler, so i can atleast see what i am looking for and look at a price
 
http://www.computerlounge.co.nz/components/componentview.asp?partid=4271.
is that quite decent? look at the price! there not less than $90NZD thats just not nice
 
http://www.computerlounge.co.nz/components/componentview.asp?partid=2553. im not quite sure if thats compatable tho
 
oh yep kool. thanks for the advice. i shall give my supplier a ring tommorrow. sadly i live so far away from a city its all gota be done via interweb and phone :cry: wots a simple test to see if the psu isnt enough for my pc? the psu in my mums comp got burnt owt b4 i got computer savvy and the guy only put in a 300W it was crashing during games even when on lowest settings. just yesterday i removed a s**tload of viruses from it and im about to have a quick lan game with my bro. but is there a surefire way to test it without throwing another one in?
 
Ha, I have a 2200+ running at a stock 1.8... the system is not very stable any more... the proc got upto 60+ and still idles around 47 with reapplied AS5, the PSU is a hotboxx causeing the whole system to overheat, and on top of that its crazy loud.. :cry:

But, becareful with that OC, they get pretty hot.. Is it a first or second revision Athlon Xp? (T-Bred A and T-Bred B) Mine is an A.. 2200+ was the top model in the first revision and they have so heat issues..
 
im still running the stock cpu fan, i pushed the cpu up to 1.91ghz and they temp started to sit around 45 so i backed it off to 1.8 (fsb 145) but the temps are staying up. is this normal?
 
yeah the voltage hasnt been changed. the only options for cpu voltage my bios gives me is +5% and a couple more. but its still set on default.
 
I've been running a 2800+ Athlon (462) 24/7 for the last five years (12/03/2002 was when the rig was first fired up) and the CPU has always sat at 66c on average, 58c when idle and hitting 76c under load on a hot day, voltage has always been set to 1.632 & stock cooler has never been replaced although fans have been as well as PSU's.
 
I've been running a 2800+ Athlon (462) 24/7 for the last five years (12/03/2002 was when the rig was first fired up) and the CPU has always sat at 66c on average, 58c when idle and hitting 76c under load on a hot day, voltage has always been set to 1.632 & stock cooler has never been replaced although fans have been as well as PSU's.
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Wow... ever reapply thermal paste?
 
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