CPU Upgrade

ins · Aug 15, 2003, 03:28 AM

I have somehow managed to have a spare motherboard so I might aswell whack a CPU onto it and have a 2nd PC. Atm my setup has a 2000xp which will go into the spare motherboard. I have been told by a friend that he could OC a athlon 2500xp into a 2800xp which sounds tempting. I'm not a big fan of OC'ing but it seems ok if he can get it first time. If I choose not to get a 2500 to be OC'd I'd probably buy a 2800xp anyway as it is to me best value on the market. What do you think?

Necrosis · Aug 15, 2003, 03:36 AM

Honesty...

It's up to you it's your money but the 2500 is a great over clocker. However, I see your running the same board I am what revision is it?

ins · Aug 15, 2003, 03:41 AM

revision? whats that? :P

~~craig588~~ · Aug 15, 2003, 03:41 AM

Well just check out how high I got my proc that I hand picked.

Necrosis · Aug 15, 2003, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ins
revision? whats that? :P

The revision of the motherboard, it's located in between the lower PCI slots. There is three versions of this board.

1. 1.04
2. 1.06
3. 2.0

If you have purchased your board recently it more than likely is the revision 2 board which runs better than previous versions.

ins · Aug 15, 2003, 03:50 AM

i did buy the board recently, but i can't seem to see the thing coz im a blind mofo :P

Necrosis · Aug 15, 2003, 04:08 AM

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Originally posted by ins
i did buy the board recently, but i can't seem to see the thing coz im a blind mofo :P

Your not, it is kinda hard to see sometimes. However, it really depends if you feel comfortable OC'ing. Do you have enough airflow in your case, the proper heatsink/fan, and how warms does the room your PC get?

Just remember a 2500 maybe cheaper but you will have to invest more money to cool it properly.

ins · Aug 15, 2003, 05:13 AM

well im gonna get a new heatsink anyway coz my volcano 9 is pantz. was considering a thermal thinger SLK model, although i am unsure if the newest (900) will fit with my motherboard what with some capicitors being placed in the worst postiion

**Roadee** · Aug 15, 2003, 05:34 AM

Check out this site.

SLK-800a

The SLK-900 will not fit on the Asus A7N8X without bending things to there limit, though in most case's the SLK-800 (a) will fit without a problem.

On the processor thing, my suggestion would be to by the 2500+ Barton, and a good cooling solution and use the extra dough to upgrade any part of your system that may be lacking cooling. A good passive cooler on your south bridge would be a nice bonus on that board. If you have PC3200 or PC3500 memory, 2500+ Barton, most any NF2 Rev. 2 board, and good cooling......then you should have NO problem turning that 2500+ Barton into a 3200+ Barton. People are doing it everyday.

Do yourself a favor and do some research for yourself on your board and what is working best for it.

Good luck!!!

Necrosis · Aug 15, 2003, 05:41 AM

Damnit Roadee beat me to the punch. But I second the SLK800a as a solution, I have a Swiftec myself which is nice but $$$ and it's a bitch to get on and off. However, one site you should look at is http://www.nforcershq.com/ for starters.

**Roadee** · Aug 15, 2003, 06:38 AM

I like beating the "gold members" ....

Aug 15, 2003, 03:28 AM	#1
ins DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Evesham Posts: 207 Rep Power: 0	CPU Upgrade I have somehow managed to have a spare motherboard so I might aswell whack a CPU onto it and have a 2nd PC. Atm my setup has a 2000xp which will go into the spare motherboard. I have been told by a friend that he could OC a athlon 2500xp into a 2800xp which sounds tempting. I'm not a big fan of OC'ing but it seems ok if he can get it first time. If I choose not to get a 2500 to be OC'd I'd probably buy a 2800xp anyway as it is to me best value on the market. What do you think? __________________

Aug 15, 2003, 03:41 AM	Thread Starter #3
ins DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Evesham Posts: 207 Rep Power: 0	revision? whats that? :P __________________

Aug 15, 2003, 03:50 AM	Thread Starter #6
ins DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Evesham Posts: 207 Rep Power: 0	i did buy the board recently, but i can't seem to see the thing coz im a blind mofo :P __________________

Aug 15, 2003, 05:13 AM	Thread Starter #8
ins DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Evesham Posts: 207 Rep Power: 0	well im gonna get a new heatsink anyway coz my volcano 9 is pantz. was considering a thermal thinger SLK model, although i am unsure if the newest (900) will fit with my motherboard what with some capicitors being placed in the worst postiion __________________

Aug 15, 2003, 05:34 AM	#9
Roadee Never forgotten Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rest In peace, Joe. Posts: 2,198 Rep Power: 69	Check out this site. SLK-800a The SLK-900 will not fit on the Asus A7N8X without bending things to there limit, though in most case's the SLK-800 (a) will fit without a problem. On the processor thing, my suggestion would be to by the 2500+ Barton, and a good cooling solution and use the extra dough to upgrade any part of your system that may be lacking cooling. A good passive cooler on your south bridge would be a nice bonus on that board. If you have PC3200 or PC3500 memory, 2500+ Barton, most any NF2 Rev. 2 board, and good cooling......then you should have NO problem turning that 2500+ Barton into a 3200+ Barton. People are doing it everyday. Do yourself a favor and do some research for yourself on your board and what is working best for it. Good luck!!! __________________ We are born naked, wet, and hungry. Then things get worse.

Aug 15, 2003, 03:36 AM	#2
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Honesty... It's up to you it's your money but the 2500 is a great over clocker. However, I see your running the same board I am what revision is it?

Aug 15, 2003, 03:41 AM	#4
~~craig588~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: In clothing Posts: 3,510 Rep Power: 0	Well just check out how high I got my proc that I hand picked.

Aug 15, 2003, 05:41 AM	#10
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Damnit Roadee beat me to the punch. But I second the SLK800a as a solution, I have a Swiftec myself which is nice but $$$ and it's a bitch to get on and off. However, one site you should look at is http://www.nforcershq.com/ for starters.

Aug 15, 2003, 06:38 AM	#11
Roadee Never forgotten Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rest In peace, Joe. Posts: 2,198 Rep Power: 69	I like beating the "gold members" .... __________________ We are born naked, wet, and hungry. Then things get worse.