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Saint
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I just adjust the value of FSB in CMOS, up from the default 133MHz,
I can overclock it to 2.61GHz.
I can overclock it to 2.61GHz.
It is easy to overclock Pentium Celeron-D
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the overclocking of Pentium Celeron-D processors, focusing on methods, potential limits, and considerations for successful overclocking. Participants share personal experiences and technical insights related to adjusting front-side bus (FSB) settings and the implications for system stability and performance.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- Some participants report successfully overclocking their Celeron-D processors by adjusting the FSB in CMOS settings, achieving speeds up to 2.61GHz.
- Others mention that certain motherboards can allow overclocking up to 3.8GHz, suggesting variability in hardware capabilities.
- Concerns are raised about monitoring temperatures during overclocking, with questions about what constitutes a safe temperature threshold.
- One participant questions the potential timing issues that may arise during overclocking, particularly regarding compatibility with video cards and the risk of system crashes.
- There is a discussion about the dependency of overclocking success on the specific motherboard used, with some boards facilitating easier overclocking than others.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express a mix of experiences and opinions regarding the feasibility and safety of overclocking Celeron-D processors. There is no consensus on the best practices or limits, indicating a range of perspectives on the topic.
Contextual Notes
Limitations include the lack of specific temperature thresholds mentioned, variability in motherboard capabilities, and the potential for timing issues that could affect system stability during overclocking.
Who May Find This Useful
Individuals interested in computer hardware, particularly those looking to overclock Celeron-D processors or seeking insights into the implications of overclocking on system performance and stability.
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The_Professional
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Saint said:
and before you know it *BOOM*
lots of pretty lights!...just be careful
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Saint
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no worry,
some motherboards allow you to overclock up to 3.8GHz.
some motherboards allow you to overclock up to 3.8GHz.
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russ_watters
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As long as you watch your temps, you'l be fine.
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Saint
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what is the thresh-hold of the temp?russ_watters said:
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mfk_1868
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i have a 1.7ghz celeron 133mhz can it be overclocked?
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BoulderHead
Isn't there more to this than meets the eye because of timing issues? For instance, your video card may not be able to keep up with the mobo, causing a lockup or crash?
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ray b
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mfk_1868 said:
yes but it all depends on what mother/board you have
some overclock eazy
others just don't work or work well
it depends on if the mother/board can lock the vidio and pci rates
and allow the fsb to be adjusted independantly
read all about it here
http://www.sharkyforums.com/
btw the A64 is the one to over clock on nV3 boards
cellrys why bother
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