Dual Core Opteron Thread #2

[Repoman]

Hi guys,

I am new in here,a month ago i got an Opteron 185 2.6Ghz Toledo core(OSA185CDBOX).

I push it up to 3060Mhz 1.425v on stock cooler,but temps went over 70ºC when i stress it with OCCT so i had a big house fan to blow in there trying to keep temps bellow 70ºC.

I can't find a lot of informations about this chip or any reviews,anyone know how high can this chip go with water cooling?Is it worth to get a water cooling?

At the moment i have it up to 2952Mhz at 1.33v.

Because i don't know how to put my specks in my signature,i will write them here:

Asus A8N32-SLI Deluxe
Opty 185 2.6Ghz(toledo)
Asus EN 8800GTX 768mb
Corsair Twinx 2048-3500LL PRO
PCP&C 750Watt Quad
WD 120GB Sata2,WD 250GB Sata2

Thanks a lot.

stealth

Very nice chip, you can probably get it a good bit further with water than you can now. When my 170 was hitting 70C+ on stock volts, it wouldn't even do 2900MHz stable (not sure what actual stable was as I never tested). Now that the IHS is off and it's at 45C, it does 3000MHz on stock volts - that should be comparable to the temp decrease you'll get.

[stealth]

Thanks Repoman,

What actually try to find out is,if my chip will do something like 3.2+Ghz then i think it's worth to spend money for water cooling,if i only get up to 3.1 i don't think is worth it.

The difference in performance from 2952 to 3100 is not that much to spend 350-400 euro.

stealth

[v0dka]

Watercooling for your CPU wont cost 340-400€

I t's not cheap but more like 200€ depending on where you get it and shipping prices, plus it's not something you throw away when you get a new system. I like to see it as a long term solution.

[stealth]

Thanks for reply v0dka,

May in Holland is cheaper but here in Greece...,i was lokking at a Swiftech kit for watercooling CPU and graphics and costs 350 euro.

http://www.plaisio.gr/product.aspx?c...product=943436

Well,i can get cheaper things but i don't want to put in the system something i don't really trust.

Also to get it from another country i don't think it's worth,it will cost the same with shipping.


stealth

[QuietIce]

Thanks for reply v0dka,

May in Holland is cheaper but here in Greece...,i was lokking at a Swiftech kit for watercooling CPU and graphics and costs 350 euro.

http://www.plaisio.gr/product.aspx?c...product=943436

Well,i can get cheaper things but i don't want to put in the system something i don't really trust.

Also to get it from another country i don't think it's worth,it will cost the same with shipping.


stealth

All you really need for your CPU is the block, a pump, and a rad:
http://www.plaisio.gr/product.aspx?c...product=933937 - 55ε
http://www.plaisio.gr/product.aspx?c...product=926736 - 54ε
http://www.plaisio.gr/product.aspx?c...product=926914 - 30ε

Total - 140ε

Add in a couple of fans (your choice), a few feet of tubing, and a plastic (or copper) "T" for a grand total of maybe 170ε and you're all set for about half the price. If you include a GFX block add another 45ε.

If you can find an MCR220 it's a little better rad than the BIP II listed but the site you gave only has the MCR320 - a triple rad. You could get the MCR320 and use lower speed fans with it - it would be a little quieter that way but also harder to mount. The double rad can still hang off the back of your case like the kit unit does ...

[stealth]

Thanks QuietIce for the informations.

I need to search a bit more before i decide what to get,i need to find out if the stuff i will get worth the money i will spend.

Thanks a lot.

stealth