FSB question

[ph33rz]

Processor: Barton 2500 XP
Mobo: MS-6380E KT3 Ultra 2

http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_detail.php?UID=341&MODEL=MS-6380E

ok i have my fsb set to 167 and the mutiplier set to 11.5, if i bring down the mutiplier and bring the fsb up too 180 will my system still run stable ?

[Ruantic]

First, let me welcome you, good to have you here and posting!


Best thing to do is try it, your highest stable FSB will depend on a few different things, probably most important being the motherboard chipset capability, and the speed of your memory.

Unfortunately I have no first hand experience with your motherboard, however, my 2500+ is running 12 x 215, air cooled on my NF7-S, thats 24/7 stable.... I would Think you should be able to do 180+ fsb with that chipset and the barton at 11.5 if your memory holds out. Seems most 2500+ will do 2200-2300 easy..

I would say, go ahead and up your fsb at the multi your currently at. I don't think your board will make it to 200 fsb, and I would bet your Barton would easily run 11.5 x 200....

Since you didn't mention your cooling setup, just watch temps, if you reach your cooling limit, then indeed, don't hesitate to drop the multi.

Normally I would suggest a multiplier of 10, then work your fsb until you find your limit, then once you max fsb, go ahead and up the multiplier until youv'e maxxed stability on the cpu, or reached your cooling setups limit....

Good luck and let us know how it works out for you...

[ph33rz]

The reason i said drop the mutilplier is because i dont have a very good cooling system its just the default heatsink it came with...Should i still try and what temps should i try and stay below?

[Ruantic]

Originally posted by ph33rz
The reason i said drop the mutilplier is because i dont have a very good cooling system its just the default heatsink it came with...Should i still try and what temps should i try and stay below?


Well thats definately a good reason to limit your OC......

Sure give it a go, unfortunately the retail Heatsink, just plain sucks :( That should be priority one for you to replace it, probably not telling you anything you don't already know or plan... As for temps If you stay 60 C or less you should be fine , AMD actually rates this processor at 85 C maximum operating temperature. However I don't think you'll find to many folks comfortable over 60 C. I prefer no more than mid 40's on air cooling. You can help out that retail HSF by making sure you have good airflow to the case.

Just work it slow, and watch temps....