overclock instead of new cpu?

jimbowley

jimbowley

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I currently have abit il9 pro 1066FSB
http://www.abit.com.tw/page/en/moth...&pPRODINFO=Specifications&fSEARCHTEXT=IL9 Pro

with LGA775 E2160 800FSB 1.8GHz
http://ark.intel.com/Product.aspx?id=29739

I need some more processing power and was going to buy LGA775 E6500 1066FSB 2.7GHz
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-321-IN&groupid=701&catid=6&subcat=567

But then I think.... I'm on an overclocking site, maybe I don't need to buy a new processor.

So can I get more from my current cpu instead ?

PS. my memory is geil 800Mhz GX22GB6400UDC, so will that need replacing anyway?

thanks
 
OK. So it looks promising, I'd better read those guides in a bit more detail.

The chip was lowish spec when I bought it because I wanted a quiet PC, I've got a big heatsink with a fan that rarely comes on. So I should be OK for cooling.
 
Thanks!
Even if I don't end up overclocking, it was a good job I asked the question, because I didn't know to check compatibiity. I've now got a list of old processors to look for on eBay.
 
I just downloaded cpu-z.

memory tab says: 332.5MHz, FSB:DRAM 3:5

And then I got a shock, slot1,3 has PC2-6400, but slot2,4 has PC2-5300.

I recently bought 2 extra sticks of '6400' they are in the retail box, the speed is only shown by a blue dot stuck on the retail box. Looks like I might have been conned.

So, in relation to my previous question before as well, have I got a memory problem or is 332.5the correct speed for my motherboard and everything is OK ?
 
Thanks. That's what I thought.

So (ignoring the software overclocking) I only have one easy upgrade, that's upping the cpu speed from 1.8 to 2.4/2.6/2.66. And I don't need to worry about memory speed or FSB speed.

Thanks for all the help. Probably saved me a few quid in useless purchases.
 
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