first OC build ,p4 2.0

[mrreality13]

Hi all,This is my 1st post here.
I have been recearching MB's for a bit I need help please.
I have a 478 p4 2.0a 400fsb -768 of pc 2100- and a abit 9250(4x) vid card.(curently in a old compaq evo d510)
Can any one recomend a good budget board to build my first system to try to OC for say around $50.00 to $60.00 (us)

 

[mpjesse]

How many pins is the CPU? Socket 478? If you don't know, you can either run CPUID or look at the socket on the motherboard. Here's a link to CPUID (it's the best way):

http://www.cpuid.com/download/cpu-z-131.zip

If u have Socket 478, I would recommend a name brand board based on the i865PE chipset or the i875 chipset.

I used to have an MSI Neo2 i865PE board, it was frigin awesome for OC'ing. Here's a link to one very similar to it:

http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p_spec.asp?model=865PE_Neo2-PFS_(Platinum_Edition)&class=mb

-mpjesse

 

[mrreality13]

sorry it is a 478

 

[mpjesse]

no big deal. check out that board i posted above, it's great. it is a little pricey though. but you get what you pay for.

-mpjesse

 

[mdd1963]

Overclocking the 2.0/400 might gain you a little bit in low/medium-res gaming, but your video card, although just fine for general Windows and 2d functions, needs genuine attention for any 3d game released since the year 2000-2001!

And for office work/surfing, the OC is of little consequence...

I'd not buy another socket 478 mainboard board just for an OC attempt with an older 2.0 pre-Northwood cpu....(Many newer DDR boards may not be compatible with the 400 MHz models, as some will work with 533/800 MHz fsb only...)

Personally...I'd live it with it until just too slow even for general work use, then buy a complete replacement.

 

[mrreality13]

thanx 4 alll the help guys but I just had to put almost $600.00 in to my car so Ill have to wait like a month to do any thing,but it is a northy according to cpuz