Building a new computer...

purinaone · 10 Nov 2007 at 18:05

Hey, im curious as to what AMD processor is best for overclocking (best results) at the moment? From what ive read its the 5000+ black edition? Im also in search of a motherboard suitable for overclocking, ive been looking at the asus workstation board but this is pretty expensive, what would you recommend? Oh and what is the point in getting memory faster than ddr2 800....as motherboards from what i see do not use faster memory than that.

Thank you for you time and for the great guides on this forum

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Chris Beard · 10 Nov 2007 at 18:37

Out of curiosity why go AMD if you're clocking?

purinaone · 10 Nov 2007 at 18:54

Because ive always used them....i take it and intel would be better then? though it will cost more

Chris Beard · 10 Nov 2007 at 19:52

If you are clocking it will cost less for the same performance. For a little while now Intel have been a no-brainer choice if you are going to overclock.

The cheapest intel chips match the cheapest AMD chips but the boards can be a bit more expensive. 100% overclocks are not uncommen for the lower end intel core2duo chips.

Why not list your requirements in a new spec-me thread and get the advice of the forum?

purinaone · 10 Nov 2007 at 19:59

so what would match a 5000+? thanks for the help btw

Holbeck · 10 Nov 2007 at 20:07

purinaone said:
Because ive always used them

Me too. I haven't had an Intel system since the 486 DX 2. I just love AMD and will stick with them. I am no longer a part of the must have or need the latest fastest system crew and not an avid gamer either.

tomanders91 · 10 Nov 2007 at 20:14

purinaone said:
so what would match a 5000+? thanks for the help btw

the cheapest 1.6ghz c2d could easily clock to 5000+ speeds and beyond.

steve258 · 10 Nov 2007 at 20:14

purinaone said:
so what would match a 5000+? thanks for the help btw

For similar price the E4500 matches the performance, but atm E2180 and E6750 are the best bang for buck choices.

Intel doesn't cost anymore than AMD.

purinaone · 10 Nov 2007 at 20:18

ok, well i will take a look at them......but the black edition AMD 6000+ is still pretty tempting. thanks for advice

purinaone · 10 Nov 2007 at 21:21

so what hav people managed to overclock the E2180 to?

tomanders91 · 10 Nov 2007 at 21:21

3.2 is a realistic target.

purinaone · 10 Nov 2007 at 21:35

an external link says > # 3.7 GHz - > 1.67 v. (not sur if i can post external links if its allowed i will) has anyone achieved that?

purinaone · 10 Nov 2007 at 21:37

a quote "At 3.7 GHz frequency the processor preserved the ability to pass tests. This example clearly demonstrates, that the 10x multiplier in combination with the moderately high overclock limit on the system bus allow to overclock rather well Pentium e2xxx processors series ."

steve258 · 10 Nov 2007 at 21:48

Yeah but at 1.67V!! You'll need a VERY good cooling, we're talking about water cooling at the very least. I wouldn't put over 1.55V under a very decent air cooler.

Therefore as said expect 3.2Ghz

jonislost · 10 Nov 2007 at 21:51

I've got a e2140 it was £35 and its sits perfectly at 3.0ghz, i think this is a no brainer if overclocking

purinaone · 10 Nov 2007 at 21:59

what temp does ** e2140 run at? and what heatsink u use?

Chris Beard · 11 Nov 2007 at 00:42

I have an e4300 which uses the same core but has more cache enabled. With my crappy sonic tower and a 7v sharkoon silent eagle 1000 it sits very happily at 2.8Ghz with a 0.0125 voltage increase.

The cheap intel chips really are the way to go right now if you're on a budget. A cheap arctic cooler 7 will do you fine for a great overclock. Stock cooler will too but I hate the noise too much to reccomend that.

If you want to be fashionable or brand-loyal stay with AMD. If you want serious budget and don't need the performance go AMD. If you're clocking and you want bang for buck come intel and buy an E2180 and an arctic cooler 7 pro.

purinaone · 11 Nov 2007 at 08:33

ok im gonna go with intel, then give the new amd quad processor a couple of months to settle down in price then sell it ang get that hehe. Anyways what motherboard is reasonably priced and good for overclocking for intel chips?