(64-bit a8v mobo) overclocking

[Ark-Angel-04]

hi all
any help please

i got a a8v deluxe mobo bios 1008
and a 3500 64-bit (939) winchester core. :thumbup:

i noticed that in the bios u got a thing called ai overclock.
i can only overclock it by 10 percent but i heard u can get at least 30 out of it
i wouldent overclock that far with a retail cooler so im getting a new 1 any suggestings.

and am i right that u will need a new cooler to unlock the higher overclock settings
or is there some other way to do it. :Oo:
i was recommended the (thermalright 120mm heat sink and a ys- tec 120mm fan).
or are there better oooo 1 last thing any recommends for a xfx 6800 gt cooler as i would like to overclock it up to 430/1150 at least.

[GreatCthulhu]

Overclocking a rig like that?!?!?
Are you nuts?What for?!?

[Ark-Angel-04]

like to get the best performance i can get and would u belive that some games
still run crapy like half life 2 when maxed out i can max doom3 and far cry no probs and thats with my pro
@2400 mhz ai overclocked by 10 percent and with my 6800gt @ 416/1120

i still nedd better ram though so that might help a bit but if i can get my pro to run @2600 mhz
and my xfx 6800gt @430/1150 then ill be happy...............

AMD 3500(939) WINCHESTER @2400MHZ (WANT 2600MHZ)
ASUS A8V REV-2 DELUXE BIOS 1008 (10 PERCENT OVERCLOCKED)
XFX GEFORCE 6800 GT 256MB @416/1120 (WANT 430/1150)
ENERMAX COOLERGIANT 480 WATT Psu
512 DDR CORSAIR PRO PC3200 RAM @2533 (WANT 1GB CRUIACL BALLISTIC @2622)
SOUND BLASTER LIVE 24-BIT 7.1 SOUND CARD
:thumbup:

[Ark-Angel-04]

come on people ant any 1 going to help i really need to no how to unlock the extra
20 percent on the asus a8v (939) mobo
:rant:
any help would be great and a good cpu and graphics cooler would be nice any ideas........

[3izzarre]

I never heard of being able to A.I.unlock the av8 30%?..were did you get this info from maybe it will explain there?
If you really want to play about trying to up your mhz to 2.6*and have the 1008 bios* then instead of choosing 10% A.I. in your bios change it to manual this will open your fsb and multiplier setting's EG..11 multiplier x 200 fsb=2200=amd 3500+ or 11 multiplier x 235 fsb=2585 also go into your memory option's and change memclock to 2.1 ratio this will keep your memory insync with your proc fsb.
This is a REALLY basic method how to oc the amd 3500 on a av8 so i would seek advice else where first and i would forget about oc'ing anything using the stock heatsink and fan.
Also if your mobo is not.a rev 2 which i dont believe the deluxe version is your very limited on oc'ing your proc as the deluxe version hasnt got a agp/pci lock meening uping the mhz on your proc=unintentionally upping the mhz of pretty much everything else=
From what i've read it's widly regarded that the 3500+ will go stable upto 2.4mhz=3800+speed's so i reckon your a bit out your depth looking for 2.6mhz.
In all honestly i've never even tried to oc my setup*yet*which is similer to your's for the simple reason there is no need to plus when i get my paw's on an x800xt there'll defo be no reason for some time to come..
Reading over your post's it seem's your on a mission for a NEED FOR SPEED but your running amd3500+,av8,and 6800gt grfx but only 512 of ram which is probably why you feel your not getting the result's in game's.
I would suggest if you dont know much on oc'ing or even if you did for that matter to forget about it and save your pennie's for another 512 stick of ram or 1 gig of branded duel channel ddr to take advantage of the 3500 duel memory controller then you may appreciate your setup alot more......and with alot more reason too.

amd 3500+,
asus av8,
36 gig wd raptor,
80 gig diamondmax p9,
radeon 9800 pro 128 mb,
enermax noisetaker 470 watt.

[-Deadly-]

Originally posted by Ark-Angel-04@Dec 19 2004, 08:58 PM
:rant:
and a good cpu and graphics cooler would be nice any ideas........

If your not going for water cooling then this is a good cooler :thumbup:

http://forums.gamershell.com/index.php?act...=ST&f=17&t=9118

If you go down the page you will see it fitted

[3izzarre]

Originally posted by DogZBolloX+Dec 20 2004, 11:51 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (DogZBolloX @ Dec 20 2004, 11:51 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin--Ark-Angel-04@Dec 19 2004, 08:58 PM
:rant:
and a good cpu and graphics cooler would be nice any ideas........

If your not going for water cooling then this is a good cooler :thumbup:

http://forums.gamershell.com/index.php?act...=ST&f=17&t=9118

If you go down the page you will see it fitted [/b][/quote]
WOW sandpapering awesome! :thumbup:

Gonna bank myself one of them!!!!!

Have to wait till festive period is over :rant: ......when i have the pennie's

[-Deadly-]

Nice eh! :thumbup: It's really simple to fit aswell :thumbup:
http://www.driverheaven.net/reviews/asusicecooler/

You can pick one up for around £35.00 depending where you go.

This is where i went http://www.ctech2000.co.uk/acatalog/Fans.html


:thumbup: :thumbup:

[3izzarre]

Nice 1 :thumbup: Only £35 i think i might have to order one now with the money i got put away for my dad's present

[-Deadly-]

Originally posted by 3izzarre@Dec 20 2004, 05:20 PM
Nice 1 :thumbup: Only £35 i think i might have to order one now with the money i got put away for my dad's present

Sounds like a crackin' idea :thumbup: your old man will only be expecting socks anyway