AMD Athlon 64 x 2 3600+ overclocking

djdynamite123 · 11-07-2009, 05:16 AM

Hi,

I have a AMD Athlon 64x2 3600+ dual core, and I'm wanting to overclock it, maybe to 2.6 or around? to help with my gaming.
I have herd people clocking this CPU to a max of 3.2 (2.7 stable)
I have a large arctic cooling Heatsink/Fan idles at around 36C (maximum 48C) In Bios I'm constantly at 28C, so windows must be lying :P

Running:
Windows XP sp3 2009 dual booting with Windows 7 Home Premium (both 32bit).
AMD Athlon 64x2 3600+ dual core
3GB Ram
GeForce 8600GT 512MB DDR2 GPU PCI-E
2x80GB IDE's
1x 320GB SATA HDD
1x 320GB external iOMEGA HDD
2x Sony DVD-Ram writers
Optronix RS-RX480SB400 motherboard

My motherboard is pretty old now, and the BIOS is locked and I can't get to overclock nothing. :(

These are the BIOS settings/specs

http://en.kioskea.net/guide/details/...-eqs-m56k9-mlf
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/200...qs_m56k9-mlf/2

**Tyree** · 11-07-2009, 07:02 AM

Brand & Model of PSU?

djdynamite123 · 11-07-2009, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyree

Brand & Model of PSU?

sorry, i forgot to post said info, i did for my GPU overclocking thread:

PCU Spec (powerful enough):
Colors-it 500W Gold Silent PSU PFC 12cm Fan 20+4PIN SATA:

Quote:

http://www.digitalpromo.co.uk/colors...il-p-3497.html
A quality 500W power supply designed for demanding applications.
This top of the range Golden Silent power supply COLORSit Switching Power Supply is rated at 500 Watts with a nearly silent 12cm fan (under 20dB at nominal loads), it has temperature control for more efficient system cooling.
This power supply provides an excellent price / performance ratio enabling the manufacture of highly reliable systems at an attractive price point.

Model 500U:

AC INPUT: 115/230VAC 6/3A 60/50Hz
DC Output Max:

+3.3V +5V +12V -12V +5VSB PS-OK POK COM
28A 30A 20A 0.5A 2A Remote P.G RETURN
500W
Connectors:

1 x 20+4 Pin Main Connector:
6 x Molex Peripheral Connectors:
1 x SATA Connector:
1 x Floppy Drive Connector:
1 x P4 4-Pin 12V Connector:
1 x 6-Pin PCIe Connector:

**Tyree** · 11-07-2009, 07:35 AM

I would suggest you replace the PSU with a quality brand before you attempt any OC'ing.
I don't see one quality brand of PSU listed on the site you linked to.

djdynamite123 · 11-07-2009, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyree

I would suggest you replace the PSU with a quality brand before you attempt any OC'ing.
I don't see one quality brand of PSU listed on the site you linked to.

True, but surely the PSU can provide enough power for a little overclock, even 2.2 or something.. :/
And my motherboard is terrible, no wonder they went bust :D

**Tyree** · 11-07-2009, 08:27 AM

That would be your choice. That is a very low quality PSU.

djdynamite123 · 11-07-2009, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyree

That would be your choice. That is a very low quality PSU.

I know, but how can i go about overclocking the CPU, what is a good software, (clockgen is no good for it?). Thanx for replying though.

ebackhus · 11-07-2009, 07:36 PM

What they're saying is that if you use that PSU when overclocking you can probably bet on ruining something.

djdynamite123 · 11-08-2009, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ebackhus

What they're saying is that if you use that PSU when overclocking you can probably bet on ruining something.

yeah true, guess i'll have to leave it or get a better motherboard :|

11-07-2009, 05:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
djdynamite123 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: England UK Posts: 10 OS: Windows XP SP3 2009 / Windows 7 HP (both 32bit.)	AMD Athlon 64 x 2 3600+ overclocking Hi, I have a AMD Athlon 64x2 3600+ dual core, and I'm wanting to overclock it, maybe to 2.6 or around? to help with my gaming. I have herd people clocking this CPU to a max of 3.2 (2.7 stable) I have a large arctic cooling Heatsink/Fan idles at around 36C (maximum 48C) In Bios I'm constantly at 28C, so windows must be lying :P Running: Windows XP sp3 2009 dual booting with Windows 7 Home Premium (both 32bit). AMD Athlon 64x2 3600+ dual core 3GB Ram GeForce 8600GT 512MB DDR2 GPU PCI-E 2x80GB IDE's 1x 320GB SATA HDD 1x 320GB external iOMEGA HDD 2x Sony DVD-Ram writers Optronix RS-RX480SB400 motherboard My motherboard is pretty old now, and the BIOS is locked and I can't get to overclock nothing. :( These are the BIOS settings/specs http://en.kioskea.net/guide/details/...-eqs-m56k9-mlf http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/200...qs_m56k9-mlf/2 __________________ Windows XP sp3 2009 dual booting with Windows 7 HP. AMD Athlon 64x2 dual core 3600+ with 3GB Ram, GeForce 8600GT 512MB DDR2 GPU. 2x80GB IDE's, 1x 320GB SATA HDD, 1x 320GB external iOMEGA HDD, 2x Sony DVD-Ram writers with a Optronix RS-RX480SB400. Last edited by djdynamite123; 11-07-2009 at 05:24 AM.

11-07-2009, 07:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,686 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: AMD Athlon 64 x 2 3600+ overclocking Brand & Model of PSU? __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

11-07-2009, 07:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,686 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: AMD Athlon 64 x 2 3600+ overclocking I would suggest you replace the PSU with a quality brand before you attempt any OC'ing. I don't see one quality brand of PSU listed on the site you linked to. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

11-07-2009, 08:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,686 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: AMD Athlon 64 x 2 3600+ overclocking That would be your choice. That is a very low quality PSU. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

11-07-2009, 07:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,294 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	Re: AMD Athlon 64 x 2 3600+ overclocking What they're saying is that if you use that PSU when overclocking you can probably bet on ruining something. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.