overclocking am2's

[badninja3]

do they have any oc potential? ...socket am2 processors, that is...

 

[lhuser]

Wait til I buy mine this summer. I'll check.

 

[badninja3]

haha. thanks.

isnt it summer already?

 

[alvino]

The high-end AM2 processors like the Athlon X2 5000+ or the FX-62 don't. They're almost maxed out on performance, so you really have no room for overclocking. Like I've always said, go with Intel if you want crazy overclocks.

 

[ownage]

AM2, 3.0Ghz on stock cooler: http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=460742

 

[The Amish Kid]

AM2, 3.0Ghz on stock cooler: http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=460742

Wow his 3Dmark05 score is pretty bad. I beat that with my 146@3ghz and a 7800gt not gtx.

 

[alvino]

Core 2 Duo is the way to go for overclocking.

 

[badninja3]

eh, but those are gonna be expensive, right?

 

[alvino]

I think the cheapest is about $200. However, Intel is coming out with the "Conroe-L" which is basically Core 2 Duo for those who can't afford the higher-end Conroes.

 

[badninja3]

I think the cheapest is about $200. However, Intel is coming out with the "Conroe-L" which is basically Core 2 Duo for those who can't afford the higher-end Conroes.

oh sweet! i might look into that. hey, where'd u read this info anyway?