While I have essentially underclocked my processor ever so slightly, I would think that I have actually improved the performance, if I am following thing correctly... My setup: AMD Athlon XP 2800+ (Barton Core) Asus A7N8X-E Deluxe Proper specs for the processor a Mult. 12.5 and FSB 166...

Hi, Today I installed a "CoolerMaster Aquagate BIG" watercooler in my PC. Motherboard: MSI KT3 Ultra2, processor: Athlon 2000+ The installation itself went just fine and a love the silence of the fan and stability of my system running easily at 1.8 GHz without any problems (even when the fan runs...

Hi, I have an HP ze1230 laptop with AMD Athlon XP 1300+. The machine is giving random strange answers to some numerical problems. I checked the same program on 3 other computers and none had any problems. The machine is running hot. I placed it in a fridge but made no difference. I want to try...

Hi, -I've installed an XP-M 2600 cpu overclocked to 2300 Mhz into an Abit NF7-S motherboard and the system info describes the cpu as "Unknown CPU Typ", even in the bios it is described as such. Is there any way to change this message ? Thanks. Wiseman

I am trying to figure out the best way to oc my system safely. I have a sempron 2600+ cpu,epox ep-8krai pro mb w/via kt880 chipset,spektek ddr 333 pc2700 5123 mb memory,ati rage pro 128 video.Motherboard has award/pheonix bios v6.0.I would appreciate any input on this since I'm new at this and...

I looking for a good way to cool down my 3800+ AM2 processor. I was thinking about the Scythe Ninja but that doesn't fit AM" socket. Any comparable reviews somewhere to look for ? Regards Jakob

Recently there have been dramatic price drops for the AMD Athlon 64 3500 CPU's However, there is the old ADA3500AS Clawhammer version, and it is still selling close to $200.00. The newer 3500 venice core is close to $100. Does anybody know why this old version, which is running at...

Hi All: I have an opty 150 that seems to be quite stable (24 h prime and completed a 5 day calculation in MATLAB) at on a DFI LP NF4 Ultra-D motherboard. The RAM/FSB is 1:1 so nothing tricky should be happening. I have 4 GB of dual channel OCZ gold xtc PC 4000 RAM with 2T, 3-3-4-8...

Running a A64 3700+ San Diego and can barely run it at 2.5Ghz, in fact I have to run it at the following. 275 HTT x 9 = 2475 @ 1.4v RAM runs around 230 M/B is ASUS A8N32-SLI, RAM is 1Gb of Geil 3500 which will run up to about 250Mhz with sloppy timings. Cooling is a Zalman 9500LED. I've tried...

I'm new to dual core processors and just installed a AMD X2 3800 ( Manchester core) on a MSI K8n MB. I've done hours of reading and am still confused as to the different settings options and how to configure them. I would like to know what settings in the bios I can use to try a modest overclock to...

I just got a A64 3500 AM2 chip, I wrongly assumed that heat sink companies would more quickly adapt to the new socket and have more selection of AM2 capable sinks. So far I just see a few which seems kind of odd because as far as the heat sink is concerned, it's just a minor change in where the...

NEW AM2 system build help needed. Just want to build me a new PC to replace my Barton system. So the improvment in speed should be pretty massive :) I want to use the system just for games and video Encoding. I have no idea what Mobo,ram ect i want or need. I was thinking atleast 2 gigs of ram...

some suggestion ?

Well, I just updated Sandra from 2005 SR3 to 2007 (and getting used to the new look) and tried to do some benchmarking. Cache & Memory: 23470 MB/s (Combined Index) and 130.2 (Speed Factor) with a PR of 6754. Bandwidth Efficiency: 232%. My system specs include: Dual Core AMD Opteron 165 at 2.25...

Hello everyone! I have just ordered an Athlon 64 FX-60 Processor and am wondering which cooler to use. I have been using a Zalman 9500CNPS LED heatpipe cooler on my current processor for around a year now and have been happy with it. However, the FX-60 comes with a stock heatpipe cooler of it's...

is this normal an opteron don´t detect the second core in cpu-z?

Hello: Does anyone know if there is a company which makes shims for Mobile Athlon 64 processor? The reason that I'm asking is because I've placed an order for a socket754 Mobile Athlon64 and will be using it in a tower case. The HSF are not that heavy, but I just want to be sure that the...

My board has no cooler mounting holes and I attempted to modify the spring clamp for the stock fin to fit on a Zalman 7000B. The spring clamp broke *duh* since it is not malleable enough. Can anyone think of a way to mount the Zalman without mounting holes? Or, does anyone know of a micro-atx...

Hello, does the amd processor driver impact performance in benchmarking? I friend of mine says he would never put it on his machine, but i was wondering if anyone has noticed if say, 3dmark scores are lower with theh processor driver installed?

Do any currently selling AMD Athlon 64s have pacifica support or is that still coming? Mark