overclocking with asus k8v se deluxe?

Bellator · Apr 12, 2006, 04:14 PM

Hi the rig I built for myself a couple years back is based on the Asus k8v se deluxe mobo. At the time I wasn't too concerned about overclocking. I've since wanted to start learning how to overclock and try to overclock my components. Reading around I've learned that these mobos don't have pci/agp locks, and as such overclocking can be very difficult?

Is it still possible to overclock on this board or do I need to get a new board perhaps based on the nforce3 250 (I was looking at the Asus K8N-E as a replacement) that has the locks? Thanks.

Asmoday · Apr 12, 2006, 05:37 PM

You won't be able to overclock very far at all if you have no working locks, it all depends on how the rest of your components reacts to higher pci/agp clock. Some HDD's and graphic cards are very sensitve to raised bus clocks...

Bellator · Apr 12, 2006, 07:18 PM

will I need a new PSU as well if I start OC'ing and add custom cooling? i have a 380W Antec supply for the following specs:

Newcastle 3200+
2x512 Rm
x800 pro
audigy 2
160gb hitachi HDD
Plextor PX-712A DVD-RW
Tv-Tuner Pro

Asmoday · Apr 12, 2006, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bellator

will I need a new PSU as well if I start OC'ing and add custom cooling? i have a 380W Antec supply for the following specs:

Newcastle 3200+
2x512 Rm
x800 pro
audigy 2
160gb hitachi HDD
Plextor PX-712A DVD-RW
Tv-Tuner Pro

Well, that psu may very well be sufficient for basic overclocking. But if you're intending to hit higher clocks and remain stable a more potent psu is recommended. Antec makes great psu's and their new NeoHE series are a great choice, other brands that comes to mind are OCZ, Enermax, Hiper etc. Make sure you get a psu with some decent amperage especially on the 12v rail if you decide to upgrade it. And getting a better HSF is also highly recommended if you're overclocking. Feel free to check out our review section for tips on both cooling and PSU's.

http://www.hardwareheaven.com/reviews/

H3X4D3C1M4L · Apr 13, 2006, 03:26 AM

You might need a new PSU anyway. 360W may not cut it.

Apr 12, 2006, 04:14 PM	#1
Bellator DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 166 Rep Power: 0	overclocking with asus k8v se deluxe? Hi the rig I built for myself a couple years back is based on the Asus k8v se deluxe mobo. At the time I wasn't too concerned about overclocking. I've since wanted to start learning how to overclock and try to overclock my components. Reading around I've learned that these mobos don't have pci/agp locks, and as such overclocking can be very difficult? Is it still possible to overclock on this board or do I need to get a new board perhaps based on the nforce3 250 (I was looking at the Asus K8N-E as a replacement) that has the locks? Thanks.

Apr 12, 2006, 05:37 PM	#2
Asmoday Demonic Join Date: May 2002 Location: In the cold, dark north... Posts: 5,198 Rep Power: 90 System Specs	You won't be able to overclock very far at all if you have no working locks, it all depends on how the rest of your components reacts to higher pci/agp clock. Some HDD's and graphic cards are very sensitve to raised bus clocks... __________________ How You can help Hardwareheaven by using Digg

Apr 12, 2006, 07:18 PM	Thread Starter #3
Bellator DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 166 Rep Power: 0	will I need a new PSU as well if I start OC'ing and add custom cooling? i have a 380W Antec supply for the following specs: Newcastle 3200+ 2x512 Rm x800 pro audigy 2 160gb hitachi HDD Plextor PX-712A DVD-RW Tv-Tuner Pro

Apr 13, 2006, 03:26 AM	#5
H3X4D3C1M4L DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6,794 Rep Power: 0	You might need a new PSU anyway. 360W may not cut it.