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Hi guys, it's been a while since I last log in here...

I'm planning to experiment on O'cing.. and i remembered there is a post here about
an Intel processor something stock as 1.XX GHz that can be oc'ed up to 3 GHz..

But I can't remember the thread name and I can't find the thread..

Could somebody help me on this?

Thank you..

If not..

I would like to know what is the Cheapest Intel Processor that I could buy (for socket LGA 775) and can be safely and conveniently overclocked to 2.4 - 3.0 GHz
And what Cooling devices should i pair with them so they don't get toast in that setup..

BTW, If i OC'ed my Processor
Do i need to OC'ed my Video Card, RAM and the likes?

My edit didn't make it into the first post in time so here's what I wanted to say...

The video card is independent and it's frequencies are not related to the cpu.  Thus you don't need to OC it.  Since cpu speed = (bus x multiplier) and RAM = (bus x ratio) they are related.  If the multiplier & ratio stayed the same, and the FSB went up both the ram and the cpu would be overclocked.  Thus you now have 3 choices:  1. Buy overclockers ram.  2. Lower the ratio of RAM:FSB to prevent the higher fsb from making your ram run beyond spec.  3. Buy a Nvidia or other motherboard that allows the fsb and ram to be unlinked.

My suggestion is to buy DDR2 800 ram (PC2 6400), and here's why.  First some specs.   If I get anything wrong feel free to correct me.
(bus x multiplier) = CPU speed                      200MHz x 9 = 1.8GHz on the E2160
(bus x 4) = FSB                                           200MHz x 4 = 800MHz Fsb
(bus : ram) = ratio                                        200MHz : 400MHz = 1:2 (bus to ram ratio)                                 

DDR2 800 ram tells you that the ram works at 400 MHz and it is Dual Data Rate (800MHz).  If your bus is at 200MHz and your ram is rated for 400MHz all you have to do is set FSB:RAM ratio at 1:2.  This would result in cpu at 1.8GHz and ram at 400MHz.

Now lets say that your shooting for 3GHz.  Since the multiplier is locked at 9, raising the fsb to 333MHz would give 9 x 333MHz = 3GHz.  If you forgot to change the ratio from its previous 1:2 your ram (rated at 400MHz) would probably fail to operate at 666MHz.  By changing the ratio to 4:5 the ram would be at (333 x 1.25) = 416MHz and should be happy.
 
Now since you have exceptional cooling your going for 3.6GHz.  That would be achieved by (400MHz x 9).  Well hey thats convenient your ram is rated for 400MHz.  Set the ratio to 1:1 and you got cpu at 3.6GHz with 400MHz ram running at 400MHz.  Now all you need is a mother board that can do bus speed 400MHz as most well made boards can.

WOW>, just amazing. 

BTW,  Is kingston a good ram to overclock?
how about transcend or apacer?

Thanks resopalrabotnick..

Currently I am working in OC'ing an old Northwood P4 2.4 GHz 533 fsb
Unfortunately the bios just have the option in changing the FSB..
no Vcore Adjustment and
PCI AGP divider adjustment..
Dunno if the board automatically locks the PCI and AGP to run at 33 and 66

This doesn't surprise me because the board is a AsRock GE-Pro M2 utilizing Sis 651 Chipset

Is there a good software there that can change Vcore, and lock the AGP and PCI clocks in windows environment?
Or should i just stick with what my bios offers me?

I also tried OCing its mid graphic card Inno3d GeForce FX5500, but its lock to forceware.. i fiddled with it and adjusted the clock and memory  to +10 default is 270 & 332..

Then i restarted the computer.. and WTF
it says an error about pci.sys and some dlls that could not load..

I removed the graphic card and put my monitor on the onboard VGA..
still same warning..

Then I tried cleaning the contact pins of the RAM.. and by the way the RAM that should be read as 512mb
(2 x 256mb) is read by the motherboard in somewhat 498mb.. hmm.. i'm planning to run Memtest to see if the RAM is the culprit...
and when i tried removing one of the RAM module.. the computer booted.. ehmmm... 

Do you think the RAM is causing all this OS load failures.. I did make it past thru bios post...
And if I did mess up with the card which is way too impossible how do i change back to the original settings.. I already uninstalled RivaTuner (the program i use to OC FX5500) and put the card on the box..
I'm currently using onboard VGA..

So far so good.. 

Oc'ed the 2.4 GHz Northwood P4 ------> 2.74 GHz
PCI clock's default is 32 now set ------> 94

No RAM Voltage Adjustment, And Vcore Adjustment..
Running all on stock cooling..

Yep, the latter half is where I ride mostly now. (safe bets )

Upgrade when possible. 

Yes I do agree with all your inputs..

It's an old processor anyway.. at least before I try OCing newer chips.. I now know how to do it..

I did my homework Before I tried OCing the Processor..

But to my disappointment, the board has options only for changing Bus Speed and PCI Clocks.. which limits my OCing..
I don't want to try window base OCing software to tweak my Vcore and RAM.. I dunno the ramification If i do it and how to revert in Case of a Fail Boot or OC...

Whenever the Processor can't handle the Bus Speed the Mobo prevents the system from booting.. when it does I just simply reset the bios and viola and I'm back again..

Is there a possible way to OC an old mid-level graphic card Nvidia Inno3d GeForce FX5500?

it runs a little faster than before had to go to P4 2.6 OC speed.. i might have messed up with my previous OC..
It fails Prime95 tests

2.6 seem to be stable so far..

Still finding OC tools for OCing my RAM and mid level graphic card..
I like to play with it just before i buy a new rig.. and OC it..

I use Rivatuner to oc my video card You can give that a try, just make sure you DO NOT check the box that says start with windows. That way if your overclock is to much all you have to do is reboot. Also when you OC your video card raise it  +2 and only do the gpu first then do the memory.Make sure you keep a eye on the temperature of the card,It can climb up real fast when you are gaming.

As for the ram leave it alone. You will have more problems then it worth. I OC my X3350 to 3504MHz but my ram is still running 1:1 with the FSB. Click on the CPU-z banner in my sig it will show you my OC. By keeping the ram at 1:1  my ram is actually underclocked it running at 876 instead of 1066. By doing this I was able to tighten the timing from 5-5-5-20 to 4-4-4-10.

You might want to check out RivaTuner!

http://downloads.guru3d.com/download.php?det=163

Edit: this is the guide that explains it to you.

http://www.guru3d.com/article/rivatuner-20-fan-speed--overclock-guide/

I don't use it.I searched and found it though other forums. Did you look at the second link there are 5 pages on how to use it with pictures.