NIC

[Guest]

I didn't really know where to put this one... forgive me

My NetGear FA310TX gets pissy when I raise FSB. (More specifically, I can OC farther without it than I can with it installed.) Is this a general network card thing or is it the brand?

Any suggestions on a replacement? (if it will make a difference)

KG7-Raid, Athlon 1.4, Windows98 SE

 

[flamethrower205]

When u raise FSB u probably also raising PCI clock. It obviously doesn't like it.

U got a problem?! Then dial 1800-328-7448!

 

[Guest]

agreed!

now the question is, do all NICs behave this sensitively, or is there a brand difference.

I'm looking to find out if a replacement (some other brand) will put up with the raised FSB/PCI better.

 

[Arrow]

It's dependent on the brand/model. Certain cards can handle the higher PCI bus speed better than others.

Rob
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[phsstpok]

Try raising the I/O voltage when overclocking.

Would you like a Quarter Pounder?
No, thank you. Just give me the BIG heatsink. It's an Athlon.

 

[Guest]

Thx man, I'll give it a try. I had always hesitated to mess with it or DDRamVCC because I don't know what to watch to make sure I don't take it too far....

any tips?

 

[phsstpok]

The I/O voltage default should be 3.3 volts. Just keep increasing it slowly until you get system stability. I wouldn't go any higher than 3.6 or 3.7 volts, though.

Would you like a Quarter Pounder?
No, thank you. Just give me the BIG heatsink. It's an Athlon.

 

[Guest]

thanks man, I owe ya!

(I'm still hopin that maybe there are less sensitive NICs out there.... love to get the gains of both your suggestions and a NIC that doesn't mind runnin at 35MHz or so)

 

[Crashman]

I haven't had problems with Intel or 3-Come NIC's at 42MHz PCI bus.

Back to you Tom...

 

[Guest]

There it is! That's what I've been needing.... thanks

/me scampers off to pricewatch

 

[CALV]

I use realteks (cheapo!!) but have had no probs overclocking caused by the cards.


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