Hi all, i saw alot of pro here. and i read some thread and some guide on overclocking. But then i need some advice / comment on my pc now.

Processor: AMD Athlon XP 2500+ (i think is barton core)
MOBO : MS-6590(KT6 Delta Series) VIA Chipset
RAM :Kingston pc3200 DDR400 512MB X 2
GPU : MSI FX5200 128MB
PSU : i not sure. But i think is a normal usable PSU only.
Heatsink :normal stock heatsink
Cooling :none

Is my pc set it ok for overclocking? I have tried oc before but is a ver noob oc. i jsut raise the FSB to 180-200 something without cooling.

I know that if i want to oc i need to have some cooling device or heatsink...

but i dunno which model and which is best for my board....
also my MOBO is it good to oc? is ok that it is not...

i need real comments.

If my pc set is sucks or noob just stated that... because i'm still a oc noob...
bought this pc for 3 years+...

I will appreciate all your response! Thanks!

This post has been edited by hongchiang: Sep 19 2006, 03:31 PM

Firstly, you have heatsink. It's the original AMD stock heatsink. There is no way your Barton can run without any kind of cooling.

Secondly, you motherboard. I would say that it's not the right board for overclocking, thus it might be a waste.

Thirdly, you need a reliable power supply so that you can get the most stability out of your system especially when overclock. Overclocking stresses electronic components, so if your power supply cannot provide enough juice, there might be issues, or worse you'll end up with burnt rig/blown psu.

hmm... ok.. which board will u advice me to use? i think socket A board no more producing in the market.. but perhaps i can get from some bulkers or wat...

Any board u recommend? and also the PSU and HSF...
sorry lol.. asking so many question... only a noob to learn oc...
feel that my processor C s quite high..
now normal load is already 65C...

yo bro....normal working already that high temperature then better becareful...dun OC unless u get aftermarket cooling stuff...if not later burn out o...

sure u need a nice nice PSU....i think those 350watt pure power should be enuf for u...
correct me if i'm wrong senior...

ya i know..
thats why i need to get some HSF or cooling stuff..
any idea or recommendations?

no point gettin new / 2nd hand mobo as u can get a k8 setup w/ affordable price. best bet would be stick w/ current setup, get a universal h/s + better psu(24-pins) so that u can use for future rig, be it s939 or am2.

just my 2cents.

K8 can support socket A? sorry i'm a noobs..
any suggestion for the h/s or fan?
i need some recommendation...

go for abit..nf7 can do the job...
change ur psu, hsf,ram..

no, get a better universal h/s (meanin supports k7, k8, or even lga775) & 24-pins psu (of trusted brand) so that u can oc better w/ current setup.

try here...
http://www.systemcooling.com/review_index.html#heatsinks

This post has been edited by footie: Sep 20 2006, 10:47 AM

oh...
so now change mobo is not worth is it?
thanks all..
er... but anyone using socket A h/s, hsf?
i mean recommend the actual product?
COolmaster brand is good? i saw one is Thermal Take?
which one betteR?

do u know where can get the abit nf7?
and how much?

I would like to knoe some heatsink and heat pipe differences..
I am confused between the performance of the heatsink and heat pipe..
heatsink perform better or heatpipe?
water cooling is the best?

U've got a lot to learn

1. To maximise performance, u need a unlocked CPU. Lower the multiplier and Push the FSB to the max
2. With it, u need good rams that will do the job
3. The best chipset for AMD S462 is the NF2. Best boards to OC are Abit NF7 and DFI infinity/LP series
4. U also need a good quality PSU and HSF. PSU = Enermax, Antec. HSF = Thermalright Si97A,SLk series

This post has been edited by kucingfight: Sep 22 2006, 10:03 PM

me oso have barton 2500 with abit nf7 s v2 and just slk800 heatsink, then how to oc it.. i mean for voltage configuration because my psu oni 250Watt tru power... is that impossible for me to oc now??

me noob

@hongchiang
i think change mobo is a waste, save tat money 4 AMD AM2 better..

my advice.. buy a good heatsink..
suggest u get d one which can oso support AM2 de (4 using in d future)

since u r using Via KT600 mobo which lack in oc
ur pci/agp clock oni can fix (at 33/66Mhz) on 100/133/166/200Mhz (fsb)

so d proper oc will b:
11 (multiplier) * 200 (fsb) = 2200Mhz
i think ur multiplier is locked, so u oni can change fsb..
2500+ default fsb is 166mhz, but it should able oc 2 200mhz (if u r lucky )..

if u success, ur proc will b detected as 3200+

soli 4 my poor english

This post has been edited by nckent: Nov 12 2006, 09:49 PM

if u wanna oc, better change ur psu 1st..

since ur mobo use nvidia chipset which can fix pci/agp clock
u nid not 2 worry bout d improper fsb will made ur comp unstable

n ur slk800 can b said as a good heatsink dy
so wat u hv 2 do is jz test ur best fsb 4 optimum oc

This post has been edited by nckent: Nov 12 2006, 09:58 PM

hmm i can try n error but if any taiko oc can suggest me the compatible configuration for oc my system, thats better rite. about fsb, multiplier, then voltage..

sorry 4 my nooob here

*my proc is barton 2500+ unlocked

This post has been edited by xpest: Nov 14 2006, 10:06 PM

Sorry wrong input

This post has been edited by MobyDick: Nov 14 2006, 01:07 AM

by default, ur 2500+ should b 11 (multiplier) * 166 (fsb) = 1826Mhz
mostly multiplier had been locked so u can oni increase fsb 4 oc

suggest u adjust fsb within 166~200Mhz n test out d best fsb 4 ur comp
n do fix ur pci/agp clock at 33/66Mhz (i dunno whr 2 set coz i nvr use nvidia board )
don increase d voltage if ur comp can boot up n stable after oc

btw i think tis forum got sum guide on basic oc
mayb u can search around or ask soulfly (mod) 4 tat article

This post has been edited by nckent: Nov 14 2006, 10:48 AM

why my barton 200mhz X 11 = detected as 3100+??

by the way my voltage is 1.7@2200mhz
can finish test 3dmark05 and run NFS carbon for 20min, after that hang.
but my processor only at 46c
did anyone expert here can help me about this?

i'm using enermax 370 watt true power and volcano 7+

help, help, mayday, help!!!