Newbie Questions? please help

[Robc1880]

I just bought the AMD XP 2500 and I want to overclock it, but i'm not sure how or what settings to change. Could someone please tell me how to do that?

Also, I have prime95 but I have never overclocked before and don't know exactly what i'm supposed to do to test the stability of my computer. Can someone please help me?

 

[TheMASK]

It helps if u provide useful details such as ur mobo, RAM (PC2700 or PC3200), power supply etc.

A newbie-overclock wud be just increasing the FSB. Increase the FSB from the default value of 166, in steps of 4. Boot into WIndows, run Prime 95 for sometime. Shud u get any errors, revert back to the previous setting where Prime95 ran 5 (assuming u get errors in Prime95 after 4 or 5 times u have increased the FSB in steps of 4).

If u want to keep the higher setting, then raise the Vcore by about .1V.

IF ur mobo supports multiplier changing, then play around with different settings. (CPU Clock in MHz = CPU Multiplier * FSB in MHz)

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[SICK_head]

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[svol]

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[Robc1880]

sorry i forgot to include my system info. here it is
AMD XP 2500 Barton
2 256mb pc3200 Corsair XMS C2 memory
GeforceFX 5600 256mb
Abit NF7-S Mobo.
Generic mid tower case with 3 case fans and powmax 450w PS

 

[KarNac]

TheMask has the answer to your needs. Just make sure you have a very good HSF. Good luck!

 

[Robc1880]

thanks for the help guys