Resources for Overclocking the Sempron 2800+
Well, I'm at it again. I keep reading that everyone is overclocking the 2800+ to 1.9ghz stable. I've been looking around, but can't find any specific websites showing how to overclock the 2800+. I've also tried EasyTune4, but it sucks because it doesn't keep your CPU clock overclocked. (resets upon reboot).
The bios is the best choice, but is there another piece of software that makes things easier? Is there better software out there for overclocking?
I'd really enjoy having this cpu running at 2.0ghz, because I have an AMD AthlonXP that runs at 2.0ghz, while my Sempron 2800+ is only at 1.6ghz. Yea...I know the FSB and Architechture are much faster, but still... It doesn't feel right having a slower clock. If it's even, then I'll feel more than pleased, because I'll know it's definitely faster for sure.
I overclocked this cpu to 1.9ghz succesfully one time, but was too scared to keep it there. Now I forgot how to do it and I can't find that same webpage I used. Heh, it was running pretty stable that whole day.
I'm wondering...is it ok to leave an overclocked CPU on 24-7? I normally keep my computer on for 15-24 hours a day (sometimes I turn it off to sleep)
Re: Resources for Overclocking the Sempron 2800+
Use the BIOS.
It's ok to leave it overclocked 24/7 as long as the temps are low enough.
Re: Resources for Overclocking the Sempron 2800+
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Originally Posted by Virtualbody1234
Use the BIOS.
It's ok to leave it overclocked 24/7 as long as the temps are low enough.
last time my temps were pretty good. They only rose about 2-3 C.
Re: Resources for Overclocking the Sempron 2800+
Up by 2 to 3C can be a problem when starting at 70C.
Re: Resources for Overclocking the Sempron 2800+
Alright. I got things going now!
Here's the performance specs:
AMD Sempron 2800+ running at 1.6ghz:
1647 MHz (8 x 206)
Memory Freq: 133Mhz
Benchmarks: Read - 2430 MB/s , Write - 938 MB/s, Latency - 68.4 ns
AMD Sempron 2800+ running at 1.9ghz:
1917 MHz (8 x 240) (Note: Now recognised as "Sempron 3200+" by some software :naughty:)
Memory Freq: 199Mhz
Benchmarks: Read - 2837 MB/s, Write - 1093 MB/s, Latency - 58.6 ns
My PC still runs idle at: 34C ! Haven't seen the temp go over 37C while under pressure yet.
How do these specs look? :lookaroun
Re: Resources for Overclocking the Sempron 2800+
Run some stability tests.
Re: Resources for Overclocking the Sempron 2800+
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Originally Posted by Virtualbody1234
Run some stability tests.
Just ran a 2.5 hour long DVD Video Deep Analysis/Encode with DVD Shrink.
No restarts, glitches, etc. CPU temp stayed at 40C on heavy load for about two hours. Seems stable ;)
Feels like a brand new machine.
Re: Resources for Overclocking the Sempron 2800+
Update:
Dammit, I got XP's blue screen of hardware failure after playin Halo online for about 20 mins. How the heck did it go so well encodeing video, then crash on Halo? hoo?
My temps were fine.
I wasn't running my firewall, so maybe someone mighta booted me with a hack?
I lowered it to 1907mhz, with my firewall on this time too. No crashed in Halo yet. Been 30 mins. 42C Temp.
Re: Resources for Overclocking the Sempron 2800+
Get Prime:
Follow
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Instructions for new users.
From this page:
http://www.mersenne.org/freesoft.htm
Re: Resources for Overclocking the Sempron 2800+
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Originally Posted by Virtualbody1234
so I run the Torture Test?
