linskingdom

We have some mixed pictures about the E21x0 OC. Most complaints are that the E21x0 isn’t able to achieve high percentage OC. I think it is pretty sweet to have 50% to 60% OC with a sub $90 chip. OC is a long learning process. Sometime it takes days in order to achieve a good OC. The disappointment is largerly driven by the high expectation. I don’t blame you. This is always true that everyone wants to push higher but the reality is that you need to have some OC knowledge and good/reliable components.

Basic OC knowledge
I realized many new members just join ONC and are planning on building or had already built E21x0 rig. How do I know? I only have a 750 private message box but these are 470 messages as of last night. Most of them are asking some very simple questions. I was literally repeating same answers to many similar questions. I won’t mind to do this because the purpose is to help others especially when they need. So, for new members who are planning on building new rig, please read the links below first.

• intel-overclocking-guide
• intel-overclocking-redefined-guide-successful-overclocking

Why should you do this? Well,

• You will get the basic knowledge about OC.
• You will be able to select components wisely for you better investment.
• It will save your time and ease your frustrations later on when you are in the hands on stage.
• You will communicate with others intelligently and understand topics quickly because you and others are using the same terminology.
• You will have realistic assessment, reasonable expectation and won’t have big disappointment if things are falling apart.

Good quality and reliable components
These are no secret in OC. A balance combination made up by good quality and reliable components is the key to have a successful OC. This is nothing to do with fancy or high-end stuff. All you need to ask is that does each component do its job and is it capable to work with other components? If you don’t know this, then you should do your own homework. You can browse some pages to learn something from members' successful stories, ask a question or draft a list to seek opinions. Here are few bad samples.

• Pick a motherboard that has less OC features because the price is right. We all know some motherboards don’t have OC capable or less OC features. You should go for P965 and P35 chipset motherboard. The extra $10-$20 will really make your life easier.
• Buy a PSU because it is has Max power and cheap. For instance, $40 for 600W. Don’t let the numbers fool you. The numbers is meaningless if it isn’t able to produce consistent voltages. It may works under the stock but may not the OC environment. You may be surprise the PSU is a factor to hold you back.
• Need a good cpu cooler. Cooling is another key fact in OC. It goes nowhere if you can’t control the temperature. The chance to reach higher fsb is slim if the cpu temperature read high in BIOS. In this case, don’t bother booting into operation system even you can.

As we all know, processor has various OC capabilities from some batches vs. others. That’s why we create a page to collect batch numbers. It is very difficult to identify a processor from bad batch number because a processor failed to reach high fsb can be caused by many reasones such as motherboard, ram or PSU falls short etc. But as an individual with limited resources, you should always try to avoid purchasing processor in problematic batch number list.


To all E21x0 owners
Your configuration information is very important to others especially new members. Make sure you do 8-10 hours stress test and memory test. I very appreciate if you submit your configuration information to this link.
The stable-e21x0-rigs-configuration-thread
This is not a contest page as stated. If you don’t feel comfortable to post information directly in this link, you can send it my private message account and I make sure your name won't appear on the list.

Other members please feel free to jump in to discuss regarding this topic.

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C-bro

I think it's a great idea. I read up on your previous posts regarding the E2180 as I was contemplating purchasing my own. The first hand accounts were quite valuable when contrasted with the many professional reviews where cost/blowing stuff up is no concern. My order will be shipping some time today, and I'll be sure to post all my results, good and bad. I'm looking forward to seeing what the little guy can do.

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Bear

cool.. i hope you get a good overclocker.....i look forward to see what you can get out of it...

linskingdom

Thanks C-bro. I very appreciate.

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