Building a Computer

[wowy7]

@robodude666

@wowy7

How do you actually speed up the processor thoug,does the software you listed above do this?

No. The software I listed is for benchmarking.

SuperPi can calculate PI upto like the 32millionth place. This puts some stress onto the ram and CPU. If it fails to calculate, then it means there is something wrong with the RAM.

3DMark is an benchmarking tool mostly used for GPUs, but it can also test the CPU.

PCMark isn’t really needed since it just tells you how much of an increase in performance you gained. But its nice to know these numbers.

CoreTemp and SpeedFan are two programs which can tell you how hot your processor is.

To Overclock you need to know how the CPU works.

There are multiple values to look at.

There is the HTT (AMD) and FSB (Intel). Then there is a multiplier factor. Your CPU’s speed is determined by the HTT or FSB * multiplier.

So, lets take my CPU for example. I have an AMD X2 3800+. The default HTT on it is 200MHz, and the multiplier is 10x.

By default, my CPU is 200MHz x 10 = 2000MHz. If I were to ramp my HTT to 260, like i did, and leave the multiplier at 10x then I will get 260MHz x 10 = 2600MHz.

Some CPUs have a “locked” multiplier. This means that you can’t change the multiplier value, but only the FSB/HTT.

Sometimes the cpu wont be able to take the speed you are asking it to run so you will need to increase the juice (voltage) do this VERY SLOWLY, and ONLY when you notice instability. Once you found the MAX speed of the CPU that it is 100% not stable, go down like 5-10MHz on the HTT/FSB.

There are other things to know such as memory timings, fsb:ram ratio, and other fun stuff. But thats the basics.

I’d also like to add that this can only be done on custom made computers. It can not be done on prebuilt systems like Dells, HPs, gateways, etc. Currently only dell’s super high end offers overclocking options. None other. If you have an nvidia chipset, you can use ntune which is their overclocking software. But its highly recommended to OC via BIOS. And not software.

Happy OCing,
-robodude666

My computer is custom made,
for some reason i installed the new BIOS for my intel Desktop board and now i can’t get into the BIOS at all. Do you know what i can do about this?

[robodude666]

@wowy7

My computer is custom made,
for some reason i installed the new BIOS for my intel Desktop board and now i can’t get into the BIOS at all. Do you know what i can do about this?

First by not hijacking other people’s threads.
Second by not quoting huge posts
Third by resetting the CMOS or getting a floppy with the latest BIOS and upgrade it.

[cwkoehler]

No, the software listed does not do that.

I would like to know how I can overclock the CPU (sempron) just a little so I can have it run a little smoother for my sister

The BIOS and the motherboard must support overclocking in order for it to work. I can tell you in Joe’s case the motherboard supports 1 Hz increments of clock frequencies.

Before overclocking note the CPU core temperature by entering into the BIOS on post. Write it down so you dont forget. Then increment the clock frequency, reboot, check the temperature (do not excede max listed in BIOS).
Forget about RAM settings at first - you can change the CAS settings if needed later. Your likely first issue will be the AGP divider in your case.

Lock the AGP bus at 66MHz & disable any Spread Spectrum settings.

Consider increasing CPU voltage. If you increase the CPU voltage for your system do not go more that 0.1 volts higher (thats 1/10 of a volt) and make sure you check the temperature. Try to run below 50C, which is high and is really working the CPU - i.e. hard core CPU usage during an intense video game.

My record for stable overclock was a 166mHz pentium rumming at 233mHz - which is a 40%increase over spec. Good luck and happy frying.

Chris

[cwkoehler]

It can not be done on prebuilt systems like Dells, HPs, gateways, etc

Not 100% the case, but close. Occasionally you find a motherboard from such that have jumpers on onboard that allow you to change the FSB (clock frequency).

[wowy7]

@robodude666

Third by resetting the CMOS or getting a floppy with the latest BIOS and upgrade it.

How do i reset the CMOS?

[cwkoehler]

Look for the CMOS battery on the MOBO. Pop out - pop in. Done

edit

unplug computer first. After you take out battery - leave out for a few minutes then put back in

[wowy7]

@cwkoehler

Look for the CMOS battery on the MOBO. Pop out - pop in. Done

Ok

[robodude666]

Or short the CMOS jumper

[italian_guy299]

Well Like I said, the computer works great! Nice and fast, clear and proccess good. I do have a strange encounter though. When you press shutdown, the PC restarts, and when you press Standby, the PC shuts down I think pressing restart just makes it restart, it is really weird though…Not too much of a big deal, just awkward. Just wanted to know what could be causing this. I know there probably isn’t anymore than a geuss at to what is causing this…

[cwkoehler]

Perhaps you have switched the wires coming off each of those switches to their locations on the motherboard.

[italian_guy299]

I think that is a reasonable mistake I may have made. I’ll go back into the case with the manual again, and double check.