Could I do this to my P4?

Bradt3hleader · 04-21-2008, 12:12 PM

Hey,

So I have a P4 3.00Ghz, it's not that bad, it works pretty good but I'd like more GHz so I can play with a descent FPS, cause my P4 is bottlenecking my 8800GT. I have a "Super Silent EZ8 140mm fan", I wonder if that's good enough cooling to support an overclock to start with. I'd wonder if it's possible to get it to 3.5GHz or 4.

I have searching google but couldn't find a not too complicated guide.

And I'd like your guys' expert opinions first.

Thanks!!

Underclocker · 04-22-2008, 06:51 PM

What are your current CPU load temperatures? Also, what PSU are you running?

1 g0t 0wn3d · 04-22-2008, 07:15 PM

ok we need the
motherboard model
what speed ram you are using
power supply brand and watts
and load cpu temp

Bradt3hleader · 04-23-2008, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1 g0t 0wn3d

ok we need the
motherboard model
what speed ram you are using
power supply brand and watts
and load cpu temp

Sure!

Now how do I know all that...? (I didn't make this PC...darn parents)

1 g0t 0wn3d · 04-23-2008, 03:52 PM

for the power supply you have to look in the computer

for the other info you have to use everst (or similer program)
http://majorgeeks.com/download4181.html

Also you need speedfan in my sig and prime to put your cpu under load
http://www.softpedia.com/progDownloa...oad-19565.html

**Fox** · 04-23-2008, 05:14 PM

Is this a socket 775 CPU? If so, you might want to look into one of the budget intel duals, like the e2180 or even one of the celeron duals, if you're really strapped for cash. The e2180 is essentially a core 2 duo, except with an allendale core and less L2 cache, and it can be easily overclocked to 3GHz and beyond. I had mine at 3GHz on air for a while, until my fan blew out and the temps got to be too much. Now it's back at 2 until I figure things out with the fans.

The price is now at 72 for that cpu, down from 85 just a month or two ago.

04-21-2008, 12:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
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04-22-2008, 06:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Underclocker Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A land girt by sea. Posts: 551 OS: Windows XP Pro SP3 My System	Re: Could I do this to my P4? What are your current CPU load temperatures? Also, what PSU are you running?

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1 g0t 0wn3d Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sedona, az Posts: 6,141 OS: Vista basic 32bit My System	Re: Could I do this to my P4? ok we need the motherboard model what speed ram you are using power supply brand and watts and load cpu temp __________________ Bench Test \| PC Wizard \| System specs \| PSU info \| PSU calculator \| Memtest86+ \| Speedfan

04-23-2008, 03:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
1 g0t 0wn3d Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sedona, az Posts: 6,141 OS: Vista basic 32bit My System	Re: Could I do this to my P4? for the power supply you have to look in the computer for the other info you have to use everst (or similer program) http://majorgeeks.com/download4181.html Also you need speedfan in my sig and prime to put your cpu under load http://www.softpedia.com/progDownloa...oad-19565.html __________________ Bench Test \| PC Wizard \| System specs \| PSU info \| PSU calculator \| Memtest86+ \| Speedfan

04-23-2008, 05:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Fox Moderator, Microsoft Support Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,631 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	Re: Could I do this to my P4? Is this a socket 775 CPU? If so, you might want to look into one of the budget intel duals, like the e2180 or even one of the celeron duals, if you're really strapped for cash. The e2180 is essentially a core 2 duo, except with an allendale core and less L2 cache, and it can be easily overclocked to 3GHz and beyond. I had mine at 3GHz on air for a while, until my fan blew out and the temps got to be too much. Now it's back at 2 until I figure things out with the fans. The price is now at 72 for that cpu, down from 85 just a month or two ago. __________________ Antec Neo Power 500W- $35, ABIT IP35-E- $65, Intel E2180@2.66Ghz- $83, Corsair XMS2 2x1GB DDR2-800- $25, PNY 8800GT $160-25, 320GB Seagate- $65, Total: $419 * lazy college student alert *- If I've inadvertently ignored a thread, please Let me know about it Have I helped you solve your problem? Donate to Techsupportforums Klart Skepp!