OC older hardware for better gaming [merged]

[RRRSEH]

CPUFSB is asking me me for my mainboard manufacturer, where do I find this info?

Mainboard type?


PLL manufacturer?

PLL type?

What should my multiplyer be?

My current frequency is 901.5mhz?

[Wiggo]

I have no experience with these programs myself but this page will help you determin your PLL chip though more info maybe found from that site. Also seein' as ya stated first that ya had an 800MHz CPU then the multiplier should be 8 and for 900MHz now means that there is an overclock workin' already but if ya made a mistake b4 and ya CPU is really 900MHz then the multipier is 9.

[{WA} Nighthawk]

Computer Manufacturer Dell Computer Corporation
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Computer Model DIM4500
Motherboard Manufacturer Intel Corporation
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Motherboard Model D845EPT2
CPU Manufacturer GenuineIntel
CPU Family Unknown
CPU Speed 1993MHz
Front-side bus speed 100MHz
Currently installed memory 512MB
Total number of memory slots 2




The memory currently in your computer
Memory Slot 1:
Intstalled module size (MB) 256
Module description ECC Parity Standard
Form factor DIMM
Memory technology Unknown
Memory Slot 2:
Intstalled module size (MB) 256
Module description ECC Parity Standard
Form factor DIMM
Memory technology Unknown

I'm not sure exactly what I am doing so any help would be appreciated. Also, I need to know what the max is I can O/c my memory too.

[amd_man2005]

Computer Manufacturer Dell Computer Corporation
=> Try our computer model search: Click the button below to find matching upgrades for your computer model.
Computer Model DIM4500
Motherboard Manufacturer Intel Corporation
=> Or try our motherboard model search: If the computer model search doesn't work, click the button below to find matching upgrades for your computer's motherboard.
Motherboard Model D845EPT2
CPU Manufacturer GenuineIntel
CPU Family Unknown
CPU Speed 1993MHz
Front-side bus speed 100MHz
Currently installed memory 512MB
Total number of memory slots 2




The memory currently in your computer
Memory Slot 1:
Intstalled module size (MB) 256
Module description ECC Parity Standard
Form factor DIMM
Memory technology Unknown
Memory Slot 2:
Intstalled module size (MB) 256
Module description ECC Parity Standard
Form factor DIMM
Memory technology Unknown

I'm not sure exactly what I am doing so any help would be appreciated. Also, I need to know what the max is I can O/c my memory too.

If you would've paid any attention to whats in this thread you can answer your own question : omg:

[Mista K6]

Heh, what amd_man is saying is that OEM comps, like Dell, Compaq, etc, WILL NOT O/C AT ALL. Dont bother trying, they cant do it. The options arent available in the BIOS and the parts they are made with are only good enough to run at standard settings. : peace2: Mista K6

[sepherum2ya]

Mista K6,

I belive you are wrong to a extent, With my HP computer.. I have been able to overclock from 2.4 to 2.8 perfectly fine using CPUFSB. Now if they gave me PC3200 ram rather than 2700 I would be able to go farther.

[amd_man2005]

Heh, what amd_man is saying is that OEM comps, like Dell, Compaq, etc, WILL NOT O/C AT ALL. Dont bother trying, they cant do it. The options arent available in the BIOS and the parts they are made with are only good enough to run at standard settings. : peace2: Mista K6

Thats not what I was saying at all, I don't exactly see where you got that from.

I was simply saying that if he read the thread he'd know to get SoftFSB or CPUFSB and see how it goes

[Wiggo]

I also stated with those 2 programs that great overclocks won't be achieved due to the fact that no voltage changes can be made to components so this will be the limiting factor plus the overclock only works while in the Windows enviroment.

[Neil2094]

Just to tack something onto the back of this. Seeing as you can't overclock your existing system your best of looking into how you can improve you current systems performance. The obvious is to crack open the old wallet. However, you should find out about freeing up the current resources you have.

Shutting down background applications is the first thing to do. Search the tt website your bound to find some handy stuff here.

[Mista K6]

Ahhhh, sry then man, I misunderstood you. :?:

If you have windows XP, I'd recommend checking out the two XP guides here at Tweaktown. If you have another OS, check out www.pureperformance.com, as they have many good tweaks there too. : peace2: Mista K6

[sepherum2ya]

That is true. Great thing to do for older pcs.

Espically defragging, I recommend PerfectDisk and Diskeeper for defragmentation. I'm sure there is a free alternative out there some where.