what is the best ever processor to overclock, your views

[badge]

Two and half years ago, before C2D was released, the Pentium 805-D dual core would clock from stock 2.66GHz. to 3.5-3.6GHz. (900-1000MHz.) on air. I still have mine running in a workstation unit and use it every day. Currently on an ATI Radeon 200 chipset, it's not overclocked, but I can swap it out to my ASUS 945G micro and get 3.5Ghz. in a minute on air. Nearly 1 GHz. overclock capable out of the box. The e8600 looks like the king OC'er of current mainstream processors.

The Pentium D 805 gives Intel an unassuming budge CPU for its processor portfolio, but simply overclocking the device to 4.1 GHz puts it ahead of top-of-the-line high-dollar processors. For overclocking aficionados this means one thing: the AMD Opteron 144, which led the overclocking pack until just recently, has been dethroned by the Pentium D 805. This latter processor is not only easier on the pocketbook, it's also a noticeably better performer, thanks to its dual core architecture - the Opteron offers only a single core.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/dual-41-ghz-cores,1253-2.html

 

[coleman]

that's some serious overclock, looks like a lot of the older processors have a better overclock %, in comparison to the newer processors.

any one else had a different experience?

 

[coleman]

Grieve, i don't mean to be funny but every 1 else who posted seem to understand the question. i know that each and every processor is different, that's why i asked for "OPINIONS' not facts.

As for the second quote, that was a joke, if you don't agree with the original question then don't answer it, its a simple as that.

thanks anyway, like i said all post will be counted

 

[grieve]

I went back and read the whole thread again and I deleted my earlier comments. I took your comments out of context. I did however understand the question just fine as one can see from my original reply.

 

[coleman]

ok no worries m8

any other suggestions

 

[iluvgillgill]

Two and half years ago, before C2D was released, the Pentium 805-D dual core would clock from stock 2.66GHz. to 3.5-3.6GHz. (900-1000MHz.) on air. I still have mine running in a workstation unit and use it every day. Currently on an ATI Radeon 200 chipset, it's not overclocked, but I can swap it out to my ASUS 945G micro and get 3.5Ghz. in a minute on air. Nearly 1 GHz. overclock capable out of the box. The e8600 looks like the king OC'er of current mainstream processors.

The Pentium D 805 gives Intel an unassuming budge CPU for its processor portfolio, but simply overclocking the device to 4.1 GHz puts it ahead of top-of-the-line high-dollar processors. For overclocking aficionados this means one thing: the AMD Opteron 144, which led the overclocking pack until just recently, has been dethroned by the Pentium D 805. This latter processor is not only easier on the pocketbook, it's also a noticeably better performer, thanks to its dual core architecture - the Opteron offers only a single core.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/dual-41-ghz-cores,1253-2.html

if you were into that PD805 you must know about the CD356(or similar) which OCable to 5Ghz on air. back then they compare those 2 as both at similar price i think it was.its brutal clock speed vs multicore. and i opted for the 5Ghz option!lol

 

[eddieroolz]

Although I've only overclocked two CPUs in my life, I would say E7200. It overclocks like a charm - I got 800 free MHz on stock volts. It's amazing on aftermarket cooler.

 

[grieve]

Although I've only overclocked two CPUs in my life, I would say E7200. It overclocks like a charm - I got 800 free MHz on stock volts. It's amazing on aftermarket cooler.

I think a lot of the new processors are like this, i got 600mhz extra on stalk volts from my Q9550..

 

[eddieroolz]

That's because the Q9550 is essentially two E8xxx's fused together - it's going to overclock just as well as the E8xxx.

On the other hand, a Pentium 4 2.6GHz I overclocked got unstable after it was raised to 2.8GHz on stock cooler.

 

[No1sFanboy]

That's because the Q9550 is essentially two E8xxx's fused together - it's going to overclock just as well as the E8xxx.

Correct on the first point but dead wrong on the second. Increased thermals and double the chance of a core who doesn't want to play ball. Q's consistently overclock very well but E's consistently do a little better.

 

[iluvgillgill]

Correct on the first point but dead wrong on the second. Increased thermals and double the chance of a core who doesn't want to play ball. Q's consistently overclock very well but E's consistently do a little better.

well i havent see ANY Q's cant OC above 3Ghz.

 

[badge]

if you were into that PD805 you must know about the CD356(or similar) which OCable to 5Ghz on air. back then they compare those 2 as both at similar price i think it was.its brutal clock speed vs multicore. and i opted for the 5Ghz option!lol

I remember. If you are in to still in to 5GHz., e8600.

 

[iluvgillgill]

^ not on air man!what a shame!i wonder if a cpu in the future can do it?!?!

 

[badge]

e8600, water cooled, Vista 64, P35, E0 = 4.75GHz. and higher. Getting closer. Powerful arcitecture at that speed. I've thought about it. I may buy one 8).

 

[coleman]

i might buy an older processor and have a little play, sounds like a lot of the older processes have more overclocking ability.

 

[No1sFanboy]

well i havent see ANY Q's cant OC above 3Ghz.

I agree but what I didn't agree with is that quads overclock as well as duals. Currently people have a dilemma choosing a cheaper and better overclocking dual or a quad that is actually seldom utilized.

 

[coleman]

tricky 1, im pretty sure that a e8400 will be fine for most needs at the minuet,if it is overclocked to 3.6+.

But like a couple of people have said, its all about bragging rights. . . . . lol

 

[badge]

i might buy an older processor and have a little play, sounds like a lot of the older processes have more overclocking ability.

Newer Intel C2D/C2Q's are the better overclockers. I have all these processors on hand and they all work. All but three are currently running in their own systems and perfectly useable. Just press the Power On button. 😀

Pentium 1 133MHz.
Pentium 1 288MHz.
Pentium III 450MHz.
Intel Celeron 2.4GHz. Socket 478
Pentium 4 2.53 GHz. Socket 478
Intel Pentium 4 521 2.8GHz. Socket 775
AMD Athlon 3200 Barton 2.1GHz. Socket A 462
AMD 64 3400 2.4GHz. Socket 754
AMD 64 3400 2.2GHz. Socket 754 Claw Hammer
AMD 64 3700 2.4 GHz. Socket 754
AMD 64 3800 2.4GHz. Socket 939
AMD 64 4000+ 2.4GHz. Socket 939
AMD 64 4800X2 2.4GHz. DC Socket 939
AMD 64 FX55 2.6GHz. Socket 939
Intel 805-D 2.66GHz.Socket 775
Intel 925-D 3GHz. Socket 775

more current cpu's.

E6600
Q6600
E8400
Q9450

I use a lot of these systems every day. I may have overlooked a processor or two I have. Most have been relegated to workstations around our offices. But they are put to good use. The really older systems are mothballed. I get them out maybe once a year...or two. The AMD 64's still perform well, but nothing like sitting down in front of my Q9450. I have not begun to tap the power of the system. I love it, buit hardly committed. :lol:

 

[coleman]

lucky you having all these systems to monitor lol
its good to get an opinion from some 1 who has used loads of cpu's.

 

[badge]

I have four systems in one office, four in the other, four in this room and two more in the other room. A notebook and three others are sitting here unplugged. A few more in the garage. I may have to move to something bigger or I think I'll see what Nehalem has to offer regarding Mobile solutions.

 

[eddieroolz]

Correct on the first point but dead wrong on the second. Increased thermals and double the chance of a core who doesn't want to play ball. Q's consistently overclock very well but E's consistently do a little better.

Oops, you're correct there. Blank mind

 

[coleman]

badge, what do you work as?

you must have a lot of fun with all those comps, have you overclocked your personal pc?

Any more thoughts

 

[badge]

what do you work as?

In the past, I have been a private business owner as well as private corporation owner and an entrepeneur in online auction startups. I was a charter member with a very successful on line auction start up years before Ebay was even a though. When Ebay came on the seen our little enterprise was doing five million in annual sales and by 1999, Ebay was cutting into our base as well as our livlihood. Our parent company was privetely held at the time and merged in an effort to take on Ebay. We lost. I sold my inventory and got out of the online auction business for good several years ago. Hey, the customer is always right if you want to be successful in business. If you have paying customers, bend over backwards to keep them. My wife is a doctor. We own a private practice in Southern, Ca for the past 22+ years. Recently expanded to two locations when we bought our own office building four years ago. If you watched the Vice Presidential debates the other night, my wife was a Professor at Washington University's School of Medicne back in the 80's where that debate was held. Brought back a lot of memories. I was accepted at Wash U. a million years ago when I met my wife. I didn't attened, but did move to CA shortly after that time. I was accepted to attend Law School here, but my daughter was born and the first tuition bill looked pretty intimidating to my wife and I. We had just went out on our own with the private practice. Long story in a few sentences. My 40 year high school reunion is coming up soon. It was hard to reveal that fact. :lol:

you must have a lot of fun with all those comps, have you overclocked your personal pc?

I really enjoy my computers. I'm fascinated by all the new technology and the cutting edge is awesome to read about and dream. I keep my personal PC as fast and stable as possible. So I'm not in to maximum processor speed attainable for the data transfer tasks I normally do. The older PC's I am more prone to overclock or tweak around with them on a regular basis.

Any more thoughts

When I was a young and a struggling twenty year old bartender my dad said to me, "keep your chin up." Then I went out and tossed all my girlfriend's s**t in the Mississippi river and moved on. :lol:

 

[coleman]

sounds good so far m8, i live in London and currently at college (17 years old). i have only recently started to get into computers, about 2 months ago, but have become very interested.

there is 1 think that relay annoys me THE UK DOESN'T HAVE A NEWEGG . . . . LOL

When I was a young and a struggling twenty year old bartender my dad said to me, "keep your chin up." Then I went out and tossed all my girlfriend's s**t in the Mississippi river and moved on. :lol:

lmao


We should get bk to the subject relay, any 1 else have a different opinion on the best overclock er

 

[No1sFanboy]

I have to disagree that the overclocks are for bragging rights. The newest high end graphic cards are scaling well at CPU speeds only available from overclocks. Then there are titles like FSX or Supreme Commander that will use all the CPU cycles you can throw at them. Even if you're not into gaming the way I see it any task that takes longer than a blink could use more speed.

There are the extreme overclocks done for sport or bragging rights but for me it's always been about what speed I can reliably run every day. I've got an opteron 175 that has been running a modest 400mhz overclock for something like four years/24-7. That extra speed is appreciated every time I extract a file or encode a video.

Another example is an E6600 which is going on two years with an 800mhz overclock. It posted and ran a few benches at 3600 but I took it back down to 3200 for the lower voltage and temps.