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Implode, welcome to OCN! It's always nice to see another eager overclocker.
If you want links then that is something we can definitely provide. Here are two guides that should provide plenty of insight. The first one should explain the basic fundamentals. I'm assuming your 3200+ is a socket 939 so the first link would be the one to check out. The second link will discuss how to find the limits of each component (processor, motherboard and memory). This is also very important to follow. This will let you know what is capable of what speeds ect. The procedure should provide a nice baseline for you:
http://icrontic.com/articles/overclo...54939_platform
http://www.overclock.net/faqs/31782-...pu-memory.html
Another helpful guide with links to TOOLS you'll need:
http://www.overclock.net/amd-general...ing-guide.html
Further more if you could add your hardware specifications to your signature that would be very helpful for us. You can do that by going here: http://www.overclock.net/specs.php?do=addsystem
One thing I might add to this...with VIA chipsets, you'll have to watch out when raising the HTT (reference clock speed). On most VIA chipsets the PCI bus is not lockable so when the reference clock speed is increased the PCI clock is also increased. When the PCI clock is increased it'll eventually lead to instability. This instability can be anything from a crashing/freezing computer with BSOD's or data corruption across your operating system (mainly your NTDLR becoming corrupt). So just be aware of that. First thing to look for is a lockable pci bus.
Let us know
Good luck buddy
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Originally Posted by Implode Now, I want to squeeze as much out of this thing as I can. While idle or playing Fallout 3, just as an example, both the CPU and VGA are always around 30°C. I'm thinking I can push this thing a little bit more but I'm a nub when it comes to overclocking.. I have 3 fans in it not counting the 2 from CPU and GCard. I've heard AMD's are great for overclocking, especially this one but the problem is that I don't know much about overclocking. I'd like to know what I can overclock whether it be the RAM, GCard or the proccecor to make this run better than it is right now and links would help majorly, obviously ;P I know there are threads out there but I want answers specifically towards my situation and my questions. |
If you want links then that is something we can definitely provide. Here are two guides that should provide plenty of insight. The first one should explain the basic fundamentals. I'm assuming your 3200+ is a socket 939 so the first link would be the one to check out. The second link will discuss how to find the limits of each component (processor, motherboard and memory). This is also very important to follow. This will let you know what is capable of what speeds ect. The procedure should provide a nice baseline for you:
http://icrontic.com/articles/overclo...54939_platform
http://www.overclock.net/faqs/31782-...pu-memory.html
Another helpful guide with links to TOOLS you'll need:
http://www.overclock.net/amd-general...ing-guide.html
Further more if you could add your hardware specifications to your signature that would be very helpful for us. You can do that by going here: http://www.overclock.net/specs.php?do=addsystem
One thing I might add to this...with VIA chipsets, you'll have to watch out when raising the HTT (reference clock speed). On most VIA chipsets the PCI bus is not lockable so when the reference clock speed is increased the PCI clock is also increased. When the PCI clock is increased it'll eventually lead to instability. This instability can be anything from a crashing/freezing computer with BSOD's or data corruption across your operating system (mainly your NTDLR becoming corrupt). So just be aware of that. First thing to look for is a lockable pci bus.
Let us know
Good luck buddy
