Dual Core Processor
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yes it is, i was reading on the overclockers forums today and one of the members has a 4400 running at 3Ghz, i think he's running phase change but its still impressive
if you go to www.cpuid.com and download clockgen you can OC from windows
edit : actually just checked they dont have a version for X2 CPU's so it looks like its from BIOS only, also keep the Vcore below 1.45 volts unless you really wanna start pushing it
if you go to www.cpuid.com and download clockgen you can OC from windows
edit : actually just checked they dont have a version for X2 CPU's so it looks like its from BIOS only, also keep the Vcore below 1.45 volts unless you really wanna start pushing it
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i dont really know much about it and im not sure if anyone here has tried overclocking an X2 so you may be better asking in one of the overclocking forums, these guys seem to be doing well
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/index.php?
http://forums.extremeoverclocking.com/forumdisplay.php?f=66
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/index.php?
http://forums.extremeoverclocking.com/forumdisplay.php?f=66
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My thoughts exactly ... stange lot them OC'ersAlf said:
Very true and I will definitely not attempt to OC it if I think I will be unsuccessful. I was just curious at first to know whether it can be done. After reading into it a little further it seems that it can be overclocked. I will leave it be for a few weeks/months and see what happens with others over a period of time after overclocking theirs.
I also have to take into account that I will be invalidating the warranty.
I also have to take into account that I will be invalidating the warranty.
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We overclock them coz the video encoding is the the thing it excels at. CP ripping...Image editing....the CPU(s) need to be overclocked to get the best for that.
One thing to watch for...the CPUs wont (generally) OC to the same level. One CPU can be disabled, and guys are finding that one does better than the other, and the lower speed wins, obvioulsy. They kick out a lot of heat, so have a good cooler!
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One thing to watch for...the CPUs wont (generally) OC to the same level. One CPU can be disabled, and guys are finding that one does better than the other, and the lower speed wins, obvioulsy. They kick out a lot of heat, so have a good cooler!
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But for most apps, its only like having one Processor. You know that if you have a dual-core processor with each core at 2.2GHz, thats not the same as having a single core proc at 4.4GHz.... The software needs to be able to split the task between the cores. Things like SuperPi have no use for it for example.
Overclocking a good chip will ALWAYS get u a good speed...Theres a guy benching a 4800+ at 3.1GHz. Thatrs gonna rule almost everything. It`ll rock as hard as an FX55 or 57 at 3.1GHz, and for software that can use 2 cores, it`ll wipe the floor with a FX55 at any speed.
Overclocking a good chip will ALWAYS get u a good speed...Theres a guy benching a 4800+ at 3.1GHz. Thatrs gonna rule almost everything. It`ll rock as hard as an FX55 or 57 at 3.1GHz, and for software that can use 2 cores, it`ll wipe the floor with a FX55 at any speed.
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I'm sure you could... but why would you??
To be honest I could not see AMD comming out with anything that could not be overclocked... I mean thats who they are and why OCers like them. But I also agree that I don't really see the point in OCing a 64 x2. I mean, what more do you want from it, then again their are those that do it for the bench marks and bragging rights. I say leave well enough alone. Learn all you can and feel free to experiment, but go SLOW. I'd say make minimal increases to bus and see if any diff is noticed, watch your temps. Realise... the more performance you want out of your machine the more money you will have to spend keeping it stable. I'd say before you really want to oc, invest in a water cooling kit. Don't take my advice as a golden rule, its just my thoughts and recomendation.
To be honest I could not see AMD comming out with anything that could not be overclocked... I mean thats who they are and why OCers like them. But I also agree that I don't really see the point in OCing a 64 x2. I mean, what more do you want from it, then again their are those that do it for the bench marks and bragging rights. I say leave well enough alone. Learn all you can and feel free to experiment, but go SLOW. I'd say make minimal increases to bus and see if any diff is noticed, watch your temps. Realise... the more performance you want out of your machine the more money you will have to spend keeping it stable. I'd say before you really want to oc, invest in a water cooling kit. Don't take my advice as a golden rule, its just my thoughts and recomendation.
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Sorry kenny i disagree,
in apps the dual core reigns supreme, but the fastest single core CPU will beat out the fastest dual core (no ocing in either) in gaming. and if you were to oc both cpus the results would not vary too wildly in my opinion.
in apps the dual core reigns supreme, but the fastest single core CPU will beat out the fastest dual core (no ocing in either) in gaming. and if you were to oc both cpus the results would not vary too wildly in my opinion.