what 754?

15th September 2004, 11:22

I'm looking to buy a socket 754 cpu, but I was wondering which one would be the best to oc. I mean, since the multipliers are locked which one would I buy best.
Experiences are also welcomed.
sincerely, Randy

jmke · 15th September 2004, 11:35

3000+/3200+ are okay if you like 2400-2600Mhz overclocks

if you are on a tight budget, the 2800+ A64 or 3100+ Sempron might be worth considering also

15th September 2004, 11:38

Semprons stink for overclocking though... and you'll need a board with a working AGP/PCI lock with the 2800 for sure, with the other two you might need it.

jmke · 15th September 2004, 11:48

2.2ghz Sempron is far from bad in my humble opinion

"By disabling and changing up various AGP and PCI components, we were able to go to 2.2 GHz, so the lack of AGP and PCI locking really was the culprit. "

http://www.sharkyextreme.com/hardwar.../3261_3398581/

more: http://www.amdboard.com/sempron_3100.html

15th September 2004, 11:57

agp and pci locks will pose no problems (will buy the lp ut 250gb), so I'll probably go with a 3200.
thx guys!!!!

15th September 2004, 12:04

Quote:

Originally posted by jmke
2.2ghz Sempron is far from bad in my humble opinion

It's not bad but from an overclocking point of view, it's not somehting I'd spend my money on. Either you stick with Axp and get a mobile, or you make the transition to A64 and you get a "real" A64 proc.

Just my 2ct

jmke · 15th September 2004, 12:08

overclocking point of view is most bang for the buck. since the Sempron 3100+ costs less but doesn't do 64-bit, you have a fast CPU for use now, which overclockers far from bad. and once 64-bit WinXP is there, you will be able to pick up a new or used A64 for a price lower then you paid for the 3100+

€125
http://www.prijswatch.be/prod.php?pg=toon&pid=12948

15th September 2004, 17:03

newcastle cores overclock the best

go 3200+ if you have the money, definately, the flexibility of a higher multiplier is good

16th September 2004, 17:28

id go at least 3200 as well, 1mb cache you know.....1MB!!!!

16th September 2004, 17:53

clawhammers (1mb cache ,)) are near impossible to find, there are still some very expensive 3400's for sale here and there but the 3200 clawhammer? Tell me where (and what stepping) and I'm buying right away

15th September 2004, 11:22	#1
Dentnvr6 Posts: n/a	what 754? I'm looking to buy a socket 754 cpu, but I was wondering which one would be the best to oc. I mean, since the multipliers are locked which one would I buy best. Experiences are also welcomed. sincerely, Randy

15th September 2004, 11:35	#2
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	3000+/3200+ are okay if you like 2400-2600Mhz overclocks if you are on a tight budget, the 2800+ A64 or 3100+ Sempron might be worth considering also __________________

15th September 2004, 11:48	#4
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	2.2ghz Sempron is far from bad in my humble opinion "By disabling and changing up various AGP and PCI components, we were able to go to 2.2 GHz, so the lack of AGP and PCI locking really was the culprit. " http://www.sharkyextreme.com/hardwar.../3261_3398581/ more: http://www.amdboard.com/sempron_3100.html __________________

15th September 2004, 12:08	#7
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	overclocking point of view is most bang for the buck. since the Sempron 3100+ costs less but doesn't do 64-bit, you have a fast CPU for use now, which overclockers far from bad. and once 64-bit WinXP is there, you will be able to pick up a new or used A64 for a price lower then you paid for the 3100+ €125 http://www.prijswatch.be/prod.php?pg=toon&pid=12948 __________________

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15th September 2004, 11:38	#3
kristos Posts: n/a	Semprons stink for overclocking though... and you'll need a board with a working AGP/PCI lock with the 2800 for sure, with the other two you might need it.

15th September 2004, 11:57	#5
Dentnvr6 Posts: n/a	agp and pci locks will pose no problems (will buy the lp ut 250gb), so I'll probably go with a 3200. thx guys!!!!

15th September 2004, 17:03	#8
IKilledMyAGOIA Posts: n/a	newcastle cores overclock the best go 3200+ if you have the money, definately, the flexibility of a higher multiplier is good

16th September 2004, 17:28	#9
ssl6 Posts: n/a	id go at least 3200 as well, 1mb cache you know.....1MB!!!!

16th September 2004, 17:53	#10
kristos Posts: n/a	clawhammers (1mb cache ,)) are near impossible to find, there are still some very expensive 3400's for sale here and there but the 3200 clawhammer? Tell me where (and what stepping) and I'm buying right away