It Is Done!

[Jamxx]

Guys! It has been completed! My computer is done. Weird thing is, I didn't have to reinstall Windows or anything. Just booted right up.

 

[Legion Kreinak]

Damn you, sign on AIM and tell me about it!

 

[Jamxx]

Okay, just ran AquaMark3.

No overclocking yet... I got the CABJE (third best) stepping on my Opteron, so I'm happy with that. Temperatures are COOL across the board! Very pleasing!

My score is: 73,665!!!

 

[lhuser]

Yeah, I ordered my stuff yesterday....I hope to recieve it at the latest, Friday...

 

[Jamxx]

I think you'll get it by then.

Nice score though, huh? I don't mean to brag or anything...


(Sorry... I'm just really excited!)

 

[Legion Kreinak]

Can you choose what stepping you get? Heck, what is a stepping, anyway?

 

[Jamxx]

Can't choose it. And it is basically what factory it is made in. That's what somebody told me. Some are better overclockers than others, we'll see about mine later.

 

[ownage]

CACJE are okay. I like CAB2Es. Your RAM might be holding you back from your overclock, but thats okay. Just use a divider and you should watch that Opty fly to 3.0Ghz in no time.

 

[Jamxx]

Yes, I'm sure you like CAB2E's! They're the best. But I didn't get one and since they are pulling them off the market in 2 days I don't want to try my luck, you know? But I'll bet you I can get it up pretty dang high.

What's a divider? And, is there anything I can change (like voltage, set speed) of my RAM (safely) so that I can get it up there? I just tried for around 2.5 GHz (just changed CPU frequency to 250) and it hung after the BIOS start-up screen. I'm sure I'll find a way around this, but I need a few tips for overclocking first. Also, there's something in the overclocking section that I wasn't familiar with, called the "PCI Synchronization" or something like that. What is that all about? The options for it are: auto, to CPU, or 33.33 MHz. I know that PCI runs at 33.33 MHz, but what's to CPU do? Should I use that instead?

 

[Legion Kreinak]

Jam, you may like this link:

http://www.overclock.net/amd-general/91-ultimate-overclocking-guide.html

Oh, and SIGN ON AIM.