P4 3.2 overclock

[BIGCC]

I am buying a P4 3.2 and a Abit IC7 Max3. I was wondering what I can safely overclock the 3.2 to with just air cooling. Also what memory should I get with this package? I was looking at the OCZ dual channel PC-4000 Gold 2 x 512. I would like to get the maximum performance I can safely without the hassles of water or refrigerant cooling. What heat sink and fan combo works best on the P4?
Thanks

 

[scottchen]

If you're using air and 3.2G there's absolutely no point getting anything more than PC3500 memory because you'll have trouble at 3.5-3.6G. If you're buying 3.2 then buy the Prometia with it.

-Intel PIV 2.6C @ 3.575G -Asus P4P800 -OCZ Copper 2x256 4000EL memory @ 275mhz 3-4-4-8 -Sapphire 9800np @ 432/760 -SB audigy -120G Maxtor Diamond Plus9 S-ATA150 hdd -450 Enermax PSU

 

[twofruitz]

go vaporchill if you really want to OC your comp. you will easily get it up to 4 gig.

they retail for about $500US

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Intel PIV 2.4C @ 3.0G \
Asus P4C800 \
Corsair 2x512 3200LL memory \
Radeon 9600pro @ 500/700/1.35 \
SB Live 5.1 \
80G Seagate S-ATA150 \
430 Antec 1080AMG

 

[HardWareBoss]

The best P4 OCers are 2.4C and 2.6C. For the money.

 

[scottchen]

Yeah and good thing 2.6C's price dropped soo much.

-Intel PIV 2.6C @ 3.575G -Asus P4P800 -OCZ Copper 2x256 4000EL memory @ 275mhz 3-4-4-8 -Sapphire 9800np @ 432/760 -SB audigy -120G Maxtor Diamond Plus9 S-ATA150 hdd -450 Enermax PSU

 

[FUGGER]

A 3.2 will OC to 3.6 safely, it has a 16 multiple and you should be looking at 1:1 memory ratio

225x16 = 3.6Ghz running 225 2-5-2-2 is very good performance so get HyperX PC3500 C2 or comperable timing/speed.

<b>"You haven't proven anything that once 64-bit support comes out, it will perform even better." -EDEN</b>

 

[HardWareBoss]

Now it sells cheaper than a 2.4C. That's what New Egg had it last week.

 

[Vapor]

Isn't the multiplier of the 3.2 16x? 3200/200 = 16 last time I checked. So we can still help then, right?

RDRAM = (ENEMY)^2

 

[Vapor]

Sorry that no one else has answered your HS/HSF question. I would recommend (for best performance, not necessarily eardrum health) to get a ThermalRight the SLK-947U with a 92mm Vantec Tornado. The HS is all copper and massive, it also has great airflow. The 92mm Vantec Tornado is a besat, LOUD, VERY POWERFUL (119CFM), and the best that money can buy for performance.

RDRAM = (ENEMY)^2

 

[scottchen]

SP94 is better, if you want silence then the zalman CNPS7000A-CU is the best choice.

-Intel PIV 2.6C @ 3.575G -Asus P4P800 -OCZ Copper 2x256 4000EL memory @ 275mhz 3-4-4-8 -Sapphire 9800np @ 432/760 -SB audigy -120G Maxtor Diamond Plus9 S-ATA150 hdd -450 Enermax PSU

 

[Vapor]

Yeah, listen to scottchen--he knows his sh!t...I'm just a failed RDRAM overclocker :frown: . I'd go for the Vantec Tornado just because I use monitor headphones that block so much noise...and because my speakers are kickass when I don't use my headphones.
EDIT: I'd also do anything to drown out the noise of my roommate.

RDRAM = (ENEMY)^2<P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1><EM>Edited by Vapor on 11/05/03 01:22 PM.</EM></FONT></P>

 

[scottchen]

Oh well RDRAM performs pretty decent at stock speeds.

-Intel PIV 2.6C @ 3.575G -Asus P4P800 -OCZ Copper 2x256 4000EL memory @ 275mhz 3-4-4-8 -Sapphire 9800np @ 432/760 -SB audigy -120G Maxtor Diamond Plus9 S-ATA150 hdd -450 Enermax PSU

 

[BIGCC]

Thanks for all the replies. I have decided to buy the OCZ PC3500 2 x 512 Platinum Limited Edition memory. I think it has the best timings @ DDR 400 & DDR433. I think I need to do a little more homework on the heatsink fan combo. I might OC the 3.2 just a little bit

 

[scottchen]

I would recommend a Thermalright SP94 with a 92mm Panaflo or Papst fan.

-Intel PIV 2.6C @ 3.575G -Asus P4P800 -OCZ Copper 2x256 4000EL memory @ 275mhz 3-4-4-8 -Sapphire 9800np @ 432/760 -SB audigy -120G Maxtor Diamond Plus9 S-ATA150 hdd -450 Enermax PSU

 

[BIGCC]

I have read some reviews on the SP94 and its awsome. I was wondering how loud that 92mm tornado fan is though. I have a Thermaltake Xaser 3 V2000A case which is loud enough, I don't want a fan that is a lot louder. Any other fans you can recommed for the SP94

 

[Vapor]

I know, but I like getting more than what I payed for.

RDRAM = (ENEMY)^2

 

[Vapor]

I know...stupid little companies getting a big head about a good product.

RDRAM = (ENEMY)^2

 

[scottchen]

Tornado on 5V is still clearly audible.

-Intel PIV 2.6C @ 3.575G -Asus P4P800 -OCZ Copper 2x256 4000EL memory @ 275mhz 3-4-4-8 -Sapphire 9800np @ 432/760 -SB audigy -120G Maxtor Diamond Plus9 S-ATA150 hdd -450 Enermax PSU