Overclocking 2500+

Syko_Maggot · 05-12-2004, 10:42 AM

I've had my barton 2500+ for awhile now, but I've decided to not overclock it because I've never been sure how to. I've done it before, and I've seen performance increase, but I was afraid of the heating issues. My Enermax probe detects no more than 45C, but when I use motherboard monitor it says the diode is like 190C. It's major confusing and I don't know whats good or not or whats accurate. Also, I've had to increase my voltage up like 2 notches (therefore creating more heat) and I dont know if its safe. I know how to overclock...But I'm just simply not sure. If that makes any sense. Can someone maybe give me a goal to shoot for? Because I know these things can OC easily to 3200+ speeds. I have an ASUS A7N8X...Should I update the motherboard BIOS? Someone told me I should do that so the temperatures can be more acccurate. I have good cooling besides my loud Volcano9+, so I would think it would be okay if EVERYONE else overclocks. The problem I've noticed the most is my memory clock speeds. If I set it to SPD it goes over 200+...and it becomes unstable...I have CORSAIRXMS PC3200 memory...and It goes to about 210 until i becomes instable...Do I increase memory voltage? Because that limits my whole overclocking. If not, I set it to 100% so it is in sync with the CPU... I have all the benchmarking tools I need.

Sorry if my information was kind of jumbled, but that came from the top of my head. I could use some help overclocking! Thanks!

**greffov** · 05-12-2004, 11:05 AM

same setup here... couldn't get the system stable though at 3200+

technobeast · 05-12-2004, 11:05 AM

Yup memory voltage is recommended if the memory causes you problems.Although from what I read for these CPU's 216MHzх11.5 Multiplier should be reached perfect without any problem. For 230 Mhz and up you may have mem probs and haveto increase me voltage.
Vcore - CPU voltage I think may well be increased to up to 1.775 V or even 1.85 but temperature is the main problem. And the Barton - low chance of great overclock but you still need to try.
I don't think this may be of help but still - Good luck

gbread49 · 08-02-2004, 11:10 AM

The Barton 2500+ is perfect for overclocking, primarily because it was left "unlocked" by AMD. If you have a MB (Bios) that allows you to change CPU settings its a snap to overclock, primarily the CPU FSB Clock, the remaining settings are the same for the 2500+ up to the 3200+.....

Just remember....Insure you have adequate cooling! And be very careful at increasing core voltages.

technobeast · 08-02-2004, 12:35 PM

Hey gbread49 long time no seeing you. Hi. How are you doing?

gbread49 · 08-02-2004, 12:51 PM

Hey technobeast....

Yep, still kicking, just not as high these days....*L*.... I had to go "inactive" for awhile due to medical reasons. Its good to be back though.

berks · 08-02-2004, 04:51 PM

Gbread49 good to see you around! I hope all is well!

gbread49 · 08-02-2004, 10:38 PM

Thanks berks, I appreciate that a bunch....

05-12-2004, 10:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
Syko_Maggot Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4	Overclocking 2500+ I've had my barton 2500+ for awhile now, but I've decided to not overclock it because I've never been sure how to. I've done it before, and I've seen performance increase, but I was afraid of the heating issues. My Enermax probe detects no more than 45C, but when I use motherboard monitor it says the diode is like 190C. It's major confusing and I don't know whats good or not or whats accurate. Also, I've had to increase my voltage up like 2 notches (therefore creating more heat) and I dont know if its safe. I know how to overclock...But I'm just simply not sure. If that makes any sense. Can someone maybe give me a goal to shoot for? Because I know these things can OC easily to 3200+ speeds. I have an ASUS A7N8X...Should I update the motherboard BIOS? Someone told me I should do that so the temperatures can be more acccurate. I have good cooling besides my loud Volcano9+, so I would think it would be okay if EVERYONE else overclocks. The problem I've noticed the most is my memory clock speeds. If I set it to SPD it goes over 200+...and it becomes unstable...I have CORSAIRXMS PC3200 memory...and It goes to about 210 until i becomes instable...Do I increase memory voltage? Because that limits my whole overclocking. If not, I set it to 100% so it is in sync with the CPU... I have all the benchmarking tools I need. Sorry if my information was kind of jumbled, but that came from the top of my head. I could use some help overclocking! Thanks!

05-12-2004, 11:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
greffov Da House Nerd Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: One CPU Lane Posts: 3,512	same setup here... couldn't get the system stable though at 3200+ __________________ Linux virusscanner detected a virus: Windows 95 ... delete [Y/n] y ~ ~ :wq

05-12-2004, 11:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
technobeast The Grim Reaper! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Bulgaria Posts: 2,387	Yup memory voltage is recommended if the memory causes you problems.Although from what I read for these CPU's 216MHzх11.5 Multiplier should be reached perfect without any problem. For 230 Mhz and up you may have mem probs and haveto increase me voltage. Vcore - CPU voltage I think may well be increased to up to 1.775 V or even 1.85 but temperature is the main problem. And the Barton - low chance of great overclock but you still need to try. I don't think this may be of help but still - Good luck __________________ Liked this post and found it helpful? Click on the image under my avatar to add to my reputation

08-02-2004, 11:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
gbread49 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 744	The Barton 2500+ is perfect for overclocking, primarily because it was left "unlocked" by AMD. If you have a MB (Bios) that allows you to change CPU settings its a snap to overclock, primarily the CPU FSB Clock, the remaining settings are the same for the 2500+ up to the 3200+..... Just remember....Insure you have adequate cooling! And be very careful at increasing core voltages. __________________ Last edited by gbread49; 08-02-2004 at 11:15 AM.

08-02-2004, 12:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
technobeast The Grim Reaper! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Bulgaria Posts: 2,387	Hey gbread49 long time no seeing you. Hi. How are you doing? __________________ Liked this post and found it helpful? Click on the image under my avatar to add to my reputation

08-02-2004, 12:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
gbread49 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 744	Hey technobeast.... Yep, still kicking, just not as high these days....L.... I had to go "inactive" for awhile due to medical reasons. Its good to be back though. __________________

08-02-2004, 04:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
berks PCTT Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,735	Gbread49 good to see you around! I hope all is well! __________________ Vote For Us!!!

08-02-2004, 10:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
gbread49 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 744	Thanks berks, I appreciate that a bunch.... __________________

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