what should I overclock?

[deathwarder]

ok, here are my comps specs

2.8ghz intel p4 520

ati radeon x800pro 256

asus p5gd1 motherboard

what should I overclock? I am using stock cooling for the cpu and gfx card, and have reasonable airflow in my case

[ripken204]

um.. why not both?

just make sure to monitor your temps, upgrading you cooler will help alot tho.

[deathwarder]

ok, how much can I expect from them?

[gdogg]

you 2.8ghz p4 should do anywhere from 3.2-4.4

your ati x800pro's I heard clock very well too. you'll want to use atitool for that.

Edited April 24, 2006 by gdogg

[deathwarder]

3.2-3.4? what temps should I expect? I hit 65c load now

[ripken204]

hmm, well if u want to overclock alot then u will need a good heatsink. try out 3.0ghz and monitor those temps.

[deathwarder]

ok, any suggestions on decreasing my current load temp to prepare for overclocking?

[ripken204]

you cant lower temps unless u get a new heatsink or better fans. thats unless you case is a mess inside, that one of the reasons i keep my case very organized, airflow is a huge plus.

[deathwarder]

mine is a mess inside

[ripken204]

well get some zip ties at you local hardware store for 5$, im sure u can afford that... i got a 100 pack from newegg and went crazy, helps so much.

[gdogg]

yah and depending on what socket it is, heat is your issue no matter what, even with stock heatsink, but those dont often limit overclocks as much as you'd think on an intel, cause they are used to being hot, try for 3.4, I'd be amazed if it didn't do that on stock heatsink, but make sure your case has a few fans around the cpu heatsink, or atleast 2 case fans, when your power supply doesn't pull away any heat from the processor.

Edited April 25, 2006 by gdogg

[LLXX]

3.7GHz should be attainable, if not with the stock fan an aftermarket one should work. With water cooling it might be able to get 4GHz.

[deathwarder]

what cheap cooler do you recommend?