How far can i go?

[iNeb]

I heard your ram limits how far you can overclock, is this true?

I have PC2100 Kingston Value Ram 2x512

Epox 8RDA+ and 2100XP overclocked to 2.1Ghz



I don't plan on overclocking it much though.

[KenKun]

Try and see .. because there is no standard when it come to OCing.

Usually good quality RAM will stay stable at higher FSB speeds ..
In your case i think you might go over 160MHz with a little voltage (VRAM) increase ..

[goldenbuddha]

Theres a reason why Kingston calls it "Value" Ram

[iNeb]

I am at 166Mhz now, stable. Had to up the voltage .01 but now it is stable...

I doubt i'll OC much more, no need but maybe to 176FSB to 2800+ speeds. Heh

[beppodmime]

The limiting factor with my 8RDA+ seems to be the northbridge. I begin losing stability at a 180 FSB with a Barton 2800+ and Corsair TwinX PC3200.

I imagine a VDD mod and some cooling would bring my FSB up.

In your case, I imagine some PC2700 or PC3200 would probably yield good results, but to say that your ram would end up being the end-all limit with your system would be impossible until you really tried turning up the juice.

[beppodmime]

Another question, are you running your RAM sync to your FSB?

[iNeb]

Nope, just the FSB. I don't want to get more ram. I just want to know. I'll most likely stick to 2.1Ghz just want to know.

[VaTech]

I have a Biostar M7VIG Pro with an Atlon 1700 and Crucial PC2100 256M and I am getting 106%. Anything more brings a blue screen. Oddly, I am running a 230 PSU with this setup. There are no additions added (like a video card).

I'm guessing the PSU is the next replacement.