I just bought a new motherboard, which has allowed me to go nuts with the overclocking. I've got my E2160 running stable at 3.15GHz at 1.5 volts. But the base voltage is 1.325. Is it safe for me to be overvolting this much?
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Is 1.5 volts safe for an E2160?
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I've tried 3.2GHz at 1.525v. Failed Prime95 small FFTs in a matter of minutes. To be honest, I think I'll stick with 3.15 for now. I don't see an extra 50MHz making that much difference in performance.
Another thought that occured to me: maybe the RAM is holding me back? My old motherboard could only support up to PC2-5300, so that's what I have. This one can do a lot better. Would faster RAM allow better overclocks?
Another thought that occured to me: maybe the RAM is holding me back? My old motherboard could only support up to PC2-5300, so that's what I have. This one can do a lot better. Would faster RAM allow better overclocks?
Oooh, update. I've got it running prime stable at 3.2GHz at 1.5375v. 100% load temps are 65C, which is a little bit over specification (61.3C for E2160s I believe). I guess cooling is something I'll have to worry about if I push it any higher.
Edit: by the way, what IS the MCH? I gave it +0.1v a while back.
Edit: by the way, what IS the MCH? I gave it +0.1v a while back.
OK, I seem to be running prime stable at 3.24GHz now at 1.5625v. Temperatures are getting a little toasty (66-67C under full load) so I don't think I can push it any higher without better cooling.
It now occurs to me that I've given a 1.8GHz processor an 80% overclock, multiplying its clock speed by 1.8. Which means I've squared the number of GHz it produces. Something about that fact appeals to me
It now occurs to me that I've given a 1.8GHz processor an 80% overclock, multiplying its clock speed by 1.8. Which means I've squared the number of GHz it produces. Something about that fact appeals to me
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Lowering the voltage by just a tiny bit makes it fail prime95 after about 20 minutes. I guess I got unlucky. However, the temperatures are tolerable at this voltage, and it's prime stable. I'm not going to complain too much at being able to overclock by 80% on a £45 chip.