From Opteron 146 to X2 3800

geeza · 26 Feb 2007 at 15:22

Ive just gone from a clocked Opteron [email protected] to X2 3800 toledo core.

Ive got the 3800 running at 2.8ghz on 1.35volts. First I had it at 1.45 and it went to 72c on load after 3dmark 06 so i lowered it to 1.35 thinking it wouldnt work. It does. I could try getting 3ghz out of it at 1.45 volts but im not sure whether 72c + is all too healthy, is it?

Got the X2 from a mate for £65

Emlyn_Dewar · 26 Feb 2007 at 15:33

Nice clocks, I reckon you try for the 3ghz and see how low you can keep the voltage. What cooling you using?

geeza · 26 Feb 2007 at 15:37

Arctic cooler 64 pro

steve258 · 26 Feb 2007 at 16:33

If you think 72C is healthy then you're not in your right mind.

The temp is just not normal for Freezer 64 pro with only 1.35V!

Nice OC though, just have to sort the temp out ASAP. You shouldn't have problems running 3Ghz.

Ronaldo · 26 Feb 2007 at 16:47

geeza said:
Arctic cooler 64 pro

i used one and was not impressed, if you want decent temps on your OC get a Ninja

El Jimben · 26 Feb 2007 at 18:22

Ronaldo said:
i used one and was not impressed, if you want decent temps on your OC get a Ninja

It does fine under load if you're running at stock volts. Temps did seem to sky rocket when I put more voltage thorugh the CPU and whilst running 2 instances of Prime. I'm seriously thinking about swapping mine for a Ninja too tbh.

geeza · 26 Feb 2007 at 18:38

at 1.35 volts now and load goes to about 52c. I reckon i could get 3ghz out of it if i tried.

Surely the computer will be judge of if the temps are too high by resetting or freezing or giving a blue screen etc?

steve258 · 26 Feb 2007 at 19:04

geeza said:
Surely the computer will be judge of if the temps are too high by resetting or freezing or giving a blue screen etc?

http://www.amdcompare.com/us-en/desktop/details.aspx?opn=ADA3800DAA5CD

max temp for X2 3800+ is 71C

geeza · 26 Feb 2007 at 19:08

steve258 said:
http://www.amdcompare.com/us-en/desktop/details.aspx?opn=ADA3800DAA5CD

max temp for X2 3800+ is 71C

strange, it didnt melt or burn up at 72. load goes to around 55 now. Just been playing rainbow six vegas and its loads better with duel core

stigggeh · 26 Feb 2007 at 19:12

geeza said:
strange, it didnt melt or burn up at 72. load goes to around 55 now. Just been playing rainbow six vegas and its loads better with duel core

what are you measuring temps with btw?

geeza · 26 Feb 2007 at 19:20

stigggeh said:
what are you measuring temps with btw?

just motherboard monitor 5

Mr Paul · 26 Feb 2007 at 22:13

Try Orthos for CPU testing and Coretemp for temp monitoring

Then you'll see if it's stable

geeza · 26 Feb 2007 at 22:25

Mr Paul said:
Try Orthos for CPU testing and Coretemp for temp monitoring

Then you'll see if it's stable

2 hours of supreme commander works without crashing as does windows, other games and all 3d mark tests. thats stable enought for me as i dont play orthos

may try for 2.9ghz with same volts

Deleted User 234324 · 27 Feb 2007 at 09:29

geeza said:
2 hours of supreme commander works without crashing as does windows, other games and all 3d mark tests. thats stable enought for me as i dont play orthos may try for 2.9ghz with same volts

Orthos isnt a game btw

its a benchmark tool that makes your CPU scream out in agony "STOP, PLEASE STOP IT HURTS!!!"

geeza · 27 Feb 2007 at 10:08

MadMossy said:
Orthos isnt a game btw its a benchmark tool that makes your CPU scream out in agony "STOP, PLEASE STOP IT HURTS!!!"

I know. I dont have a pc to look at my cpu scream though, I have it to play a few games, play music, watch films and browse the net

now at 300x10, 1.375volts on a 166 divider so ram is still at 250

stigggeh · 27 Feb 2007 at 10:15

geeza said:
I know. I dont have a pc to look at my cpu scream though, I have it to play a few games, play music, watch films and browse the net

now at 300x10, 1.375volts on a 166 divider so ram is still at 250

heheheh try occt that only takes 30mins and is usually a good indicator of stability.... in my experience if it passes occt, it will last past 4hrs of sp2004.

I have however had something pass occt and fail prime after 6ish hrs so its not a 100% measure of stability like sp2004... but does a good job in a small amount of time.

I always measure temps with core temp, i am considered a rebel when it comes to temp... most people aim for sub 50, but anything under 60c is fine with me.

steve258 · 27 Feb 2007 at 10:20

geeza said:
now at 300x10, 1.375volts on a 166 divider so ram is still at 250

JEALOUSSSSSSS

geeza · 27 Feb 2007 at 10:32

55c highest temp reported on MBM5. thats running 8mb superPI

just tried 3dmark 03 and 05. Both crash to windows at 3ghz. Strange that 8mb pi works, maybe its because my x1800xt is clocked at 700core 800memory aswell :confused:

Neil79 · 27 Feb 2007 at 11:42

Lucky you my 3800X2 sucks , only clocks to 2.6 and core 1 fails over that

El Jimben · 27 Feb 2007 at 18:10

geeza said:
55c highest temp reported on MBM5. thats running 8mb superPI

just tried 3dmark 03 and 05. Both crash to windows at 3ghz. Strange that 8mb pi works, maybe its because my x1800xt is clocked at 700core 800memory aswell

Superpi doesn't stress the CPU as much as Prime or the 3DMark CPU tests so it'll generally pass under lower volts when the other 2 will causes crashes. What stepping is your x2 3800 btw, it's obviously a good one, my Opty doesn't even clock that far on 1.375v