View Full Version : Higher o/c with better HSF???
LBJGH
07-23-2002, 01:11 PM
I've been able to overclock my 1ghz athlon to 1500+ on a Epox 8K3A+ with a globalwin FOP38 (with cheap replacement fan)
Currently the idle temperature is 40C and about 55C under load.
Would a better cooler allow higher overclocks? I'm kind of doubtful at this point because I don't have an overheating problem now.
Advice?
p.s. currently @ 171mhz fsb x 8.5 (turbo settings on DDR) at 1.75v
Shroomer
07-23-2002, 09:03 PM
I would say yes a better HSF will definatly help with a higher OC. Try a AX-7 with a tornado fan on it
sysfailur
07-23-2002, 09:07 PM
Heh just as I had said in the other thread, deffinitely!! And I would go with what Shroomer said if you don't mind the noise as it's a fairly cheap but extremely effective cooler.
LBJGH
07-23-2002, 09:14 PM
Noise is a major issue for me... any advice regarding the Silverado noise controlled HSF??
xgman
07-24-2002, 05:15 AM
Go for the Thermalright SLK-800 (best hsf out there right now) and get a high speed 80mm fan with a speed control dial, and dial in your noise tolerance level
LBJGH
08-10-2002, 06:26 AM
Well I splurged and got the SLK-800 and can offer the follow after about an hour of use including SiSoft burn-in wizzard:
Preliminary tests show a 15C reduction in max load temps over the old FOP38 while running the CPU @ 1417Mhz. Time for more testing.
:D :D
Hardass
08-10-2002, 06:36 AM
That is a nice temp drop. Waiting on update!
LBJGH
08-10-2002, 06:48 AM
so far without much time for tweaking :D :D
http://members.rogers.com/lbjgh/speed.jpg