February 19th, 2003, 12:56 PM
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I'm new to overclocking and I want to know what is the easiest way to unlock an amd xp2400+ cpu? I don't have it yet but it's in my price range so I figured it was a good one to get.
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February 19th, 2003, 01:02 PM
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What core is it? Tbred a/b or palaminio?
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February 19th, 2003, 01:14 PM
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February 19th, 2003, 01:14 PM
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I thought the xp2400+ only came with the Tbred core? | |
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February 19th, 2003, 01:24 PM
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I thought the xp2400+ only came with the Tbred core? | |
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February 19th, 2003, 01:31 PM
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| Quote: Originally posted by daveleau
All 2400+ processors are Thoroughbred B's.
| Thoroughbred B is the fastest and best of the Thoroughbreds. (And yes, Tbred= Thoroughbred) | |
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February 19th, 2003, 01:42 PM
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February 19th, 2003, 04:17 PM
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What about cpu cooling.....I may not overclock the cpu right iut of the box so if I buy the retail boxed version with the standard cooler is it good enough for now or should I just get a better cooler right away? | |
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February 19th, 2003, 04:48 PM
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If the cooler is rated for that processor, it should be fine for normal use. If you overclock, game a lot, or run any distributed computing programs (SETI@home, UD, FAD) I would suggest getting a better cooler.
Check the temperatures of the processor with either Motherboard Monitor 5 or Speedfan, which are two free apps that monitor temperatures. They should not go above 60 degrees Celsius.
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February 19th, 2003, 05:33 PM
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thanks for the advice Dave | |
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