I am a loser (OCing an Athlon 64)

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Zaxxon is...

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Just like me
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Upgrading the wrong part; go video, man!!! Who needs to save for the future; POWER NOW NOW NOW!!!
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Zaxxon
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I am a loser (OCing an Athlon 64)

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For those who weren't around for the 'critique my new rig' thread a couple of months back, I have a pretty near top-end system:

-Athlon 64 3200+
-2x512 MB Crucial Ballistix PC3200 RAM
-7200 RPM 8 MB SATA 160 GB HD
-Video is just a 9800 Pro

Well I wasn't happy with my stock 'retail AMD' cooling system, so I got me one of these. It arrived today, and I can't wait to get home, re-grease my chip and mount it like a giggling schoolgirl.

What the hell is wrong with me!??

All for a few extra 3DMarks...
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Post by gwartok »

I said winner but reserve the right to change my vote in the event it never boots again.
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Post by Greg Wak »

A loser but I mean that in a good way. Seriously I have never been able to ubderstand OC'ing just for fun. All I need is for my game to run smooth with most if not all options cranked.
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Post by EvilHomer3k »

Overclocking is similar to adding horsepower to a car. No, you don't need to add a super charger but it's something that guys do. When I was 14 I got a moped. I remember taking the muffler partially off to get an extra 2-3 miles per hour. This is just like that. Taking that muffler partially off didn't really have a big effect on the overall performance of the moped but it meant that I could go just a little faster than my friend.
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Post by onaznam »

I would just like to point out that you will be needing a good lapping kit for that TTake HS. The base of TTake heatsinks aren't as smooth as you would like them to be for overclocking. Lapping might decrease your temps by as much as 3-5C. :shock:

Just my 2 cents! :D
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Post by onaznam »

Oh, dont forget that AS5 or Shin-Etsu is a must for overclocking.
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Post by Raug »

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Don't forget to eat a good breakfast before cracking the case. :twisted:
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Post by Cam »

I think I see milk in that cereal bowl. That'sa no good. All that dairy will slow me down. Replace milk with good ol' sugar, then you're ready.
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