Fastest AMDAthlon64 - limit of OCing with Stabilty

[quadmaster]

Which is the fastest AMD Processor available
Hope its AMD Athlon 64 4000+ & FX-55 Socket 939
Dont know which Core

AMD ATHLON 64 4000+ TECH SPECS:
L1 Cache Size: 64KB data + 64KB instruction = 128KB Total
L2 Cache Size: 1MB (exclusive)
CPU Core Frequency: 2.40GHz
CPU to Memory Controller: 2.40GHz
Memory: Integrated 128-bit wide memory controller
Types of Memory: PC1600, PC2100, PC2700 and PC3200 DDR memory
HyperTransport Links: 1
HyperTransport Spec: 2GHz (2x 1000MHz / DDR)
Effective data bandwidth: Up to 14.4 GB/sec (8GB/sec
HyperTransport bandwidth plus 6.4GB/sec memory bandwidth)
Packaging: 939-pin organic micro-PGA
Fab location: AMD's Fab 30 wafer fabrication facility in Dresden, Germany
Process Technology: 130nm (.13-micron) Silicon on Insulator (SOI)
Approximate Transistor count: 105.9 million
Approximate Die Size: 193mm2
Nominal Voltage: 1.50 V
Max Ambient Case Temp: 70 degrees Celsius
Max Thermal Power: 89 W
Max Icc (processor current): 57.4A

AMD ATHLON 64 FX55 TECH SPECS:
L1 Cache Size: 64KB data + 64KB instruction = 128KB Total
L2 Cache Size: 1MB (exclusive)
CPU Core Frequency: 2.60GHz
CPU to Memory Controller: 2.60GHz
Memory: Integrated 128-bit wide memory controller
Types of Memory: PC1600, PC2100, PC2700 and PC3200 DDR memory
HyperTransport Links: 1
HyperTransport Spec: 2GHz (2x 1000MHz / DDR)
Effective data bandwidth: Up to 14.4 GB/sec (8GB/sec
HyperTransport bandwidth plus 6.4GB/sec memory bandwidth)
Packaging: 939-pin organic micro-PGA
Fab location: AMD's Fab 30 wafer fabrication facility in Dresden, Germany
Process Technology: 130nm (.13-micron) Silicon on Insulator (SOI)
Approximate Transistor count: 105.9 million
Approximate Die Size: 193mm2
Nominal Voltage: 1.50 V
Max Ambient Case Temp: 63 degrees Celsius
Max Thermal Power: 104 W
Max Icc (processor current): 80A

I wanted to know how much can they be overclocked to
and even after overclocking to that level can they be stable.

How much can the Bus be over clocked.

Config i am using with this CPU
Motherboard Used ASUS A8N-Sli
Kingston HyperX 2-2-2-5-1 (CAS Latency 2) Unbuffered
KHX3200ULK2/1G 1GB 400MHz DDR Non-ECC CL2
Dual Channel Kit.
XFX 6600GT PCI-E x16 GPU [1 card only]

Normal Fans used not special cooling kit.

I wanted to know what all things can be overclocked and
will my system run stable with this overclocked state.

<P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1><EM>Edited by quadmaster on 02/17/05 00:40 AM.</EM></FONT></P>

 

[shawnlizzle =]]

i don't know much bout how much you can OC both of them, but it should be very similar (2.8?) however, i don't think ur video card can pair up with ur cpu, i mean u'll spend 1k on a processor and ur performance will be hindered by the fact that you don't have a fast video card. i would suggest down grade ur cpu and upgrade ur video card. =\

 

[quadmaster]

The 6600GT is the fastest GPU available in India
The 6800s have not come yet

thats why the 6600GT

 

[Guest]

That's unfortunate. Perhaps you should wait awhile until they do and save some cash for then. Or i suppose you could just go with what you have and that upgrade your vid card later.

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[quadmaster]

Please help
Wanted the Overclocking limits of the Processor
and other parts.

 

[Guest]

You know, Im not sure about those 2, I've never used either but you may have more success if you post in the overclocking cpu forum

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[ChipDeath]

if you're overclocking, getting the top-end CPU is usually a waste of cash, as it won't overclock any further than the ones a couple of steps down. Save some cash and get a 3500+ winchester instead

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[Vapor]

That's actually not true right now as the 4000+ and the FX-55 both use utilize strained silicon, unlike the rest of the entire line.

@quadmaster: The FX-55 can usually hit 2.9-3.0 on good aircooling, 2.8 on stock. The 4000+ usually maxes at 2.8 on good aircooling and 2.7 on stock. 4000+s are just FX-55s that didn't make the cut, the FX-55 will give you the best performance available from AMD at this time, even after being OCd.

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[ChipDeath]

I thought the 4000+ was just a rebadged FX-53, and the 55 was the only one with improvements?

That said, I also forgot that the FX has the unlocked multiplier, which does make it a good choice if money is not a concern...

I still don't think the FX-55 is worth the extra $, even if it does OC slightly more. a 3200+ or 3500+ should be able to get to 2.6 with a little effort, and costs a fraction of the price.

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[pauldh]

Yeah, I wonder what the chips cost in India. Here in the US, I'd rather try to OC a 3500+ for 1/3 the cost. The fully unlocked FX55 would be my choice for sure if money was no object.


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[shawnlizzle =]]

why don't the guy try ordering parts and ship them over sea =D... or do most websites ship on US or somethign

 

[quadmaster]

I am currently not purchasing and Hardware but wanted to
make sure a certain things before purchasing it.

Thanks for your replies.

Its not that the 6800Gt will not come it does take a time
for hardware to show up here in India.

But doesnt matter.

I have enough time to purchase my hardware around 3-4 months
by that time i expect the AMD processor prices to go a
little more down.

Has the 4000+ & FX-55 have unlocked multipliers.

I asked about OCing because as each Processor 3500+,3800+
is OCable then why not 4000+ & FX-55 it also could be OCable.

 

[Rugger]

At least the FX55 has onlocked multipliers - I think the 4000+ is unlocked, too.

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[RichPLS]

I thought only the FX series are un-locked.

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[Rugger]

I thought the 4000+ were unlocked becasue they were redesig FX-53 or 51. But you could be correct - just don't remember right now.

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[Ned_Flanders]

they are rebadged, but AMD will lock the mults, so you can only use the lower ones.

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[Rugger]

Ok - misunderstanding on my part! :redface: Thanks Ned!

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[quadmaster]

Are the mmultipliers locked for both + & FX
What about a little old + & FX versions 3200/3500/3800
& 51/53

 

[quadmaster]

Are the multipliers locked for both + & FX
What about a little old + & FX versions 3200/3500/3800
& 51/53

 

[Rugger]

The current FX series chips are the FX53 and FX55.

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[TheRod]

FX are unlocked, all other Athlon 64 are locked.

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[endyen]

Only the FX chips are completely unlocked. All the other chips have a max multiplier, but you can use lower multipiers, for OCing, if the mobo supports it.

 

[quadmaster]

Only FX series has unlocked multipliers to OC up.

So no OCing for AMD A64+ Series.

What are maxmultipliers.

Does the ASUS A8N-Sli Mobo support A64+ Series UPward OCing.

I dont want to OC Lower.

<P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1><EM>Edited by quadmaster on 02/18/05 10:43 PM.</EM></FONT></P>