overvoltage questions

Majormaggot · 11th Oct 2005, 07:07 AM

ok so i wanna push my compy a lil bit faster and was wondering if going up to 1.6v (on the cpu) and over would be sort-of-safe, or would it be dangerous to go that high(i've heard that going over 1.6v that u will need water cooling but don't know if thats exactly true), and would changing the agp voltage in my bios help OC or just fry the card??

-Major

TEB · 11th Oct 2005, 10:25 AM

The option you see in the bios is for the agp bus speed. I belive even pushing that destroys the life of your card. I would stick to actually volt modding the card.

I belive the volt modding guide says dojt go above 1.8v unless your on water cooling but im not for sure.

Majormaggot · 11th Oct 2005, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TEB

The option you see in the bios is for the agp bus speed. I belive even pushing that destroys the life of your card. I would stick to actually volt modding the card.

I belive the volt modding guide says dojt go above 1.8v unless your on water cooling but im not for sure.

nope my board has an option for changing the agp voltage, i just don't know if the card will run at that voltage or just the agp slot.

Papercut · 11th Oct 2005, 11:14 PM

Just the AGP slot.

Majormaggot · 13th Oct 2005, 09:50 PM

and what aboot the cpu voltage?? is ok to go over 1.6v with air cooling??

TEB · 14th Oct 2005, 06:39 AM

You probably shouldnt mess with cpu voltage unless your ok with shortening its life and having it under water cooling.

aKho · 14th Oct 2005, 07:29 AM

i read somewhere that it's safe to go 1.6v on ur cpu but anything higher is a risk. i'm running an AMD 64 chip with no problems. what chip ur using?

Majormaggot · 14th Oct 2005, 08:57 AM

see sig...

s p r a n k i k o · 14th Oct 2005, 09:51 AM

I have a socket A Barton and I've been running mine at 1.68v at about 44 degrees under load.

I just set the CPU voltage in my mainboard to auto so sometimes I would see the voltage go lower or higher but more often than not at 1.68v.

I haven't really encountered any problems except that I corrupted my BIOS which was totally my fault. But this is unrelated as far as voltage goes so it would seem to me that 1.6v is still ok.

I guess it would also be wise to at least have a better HSF if you're not into watercooling.

Papercut · 14th Oct 2005, 12:44 PM

I guess it would depend on what your current temperatures are at 1.55V. If they're within the healthy range then you can go a bit further.

11th Oct 2005, 07:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
Majormaggot Getting there Join Date: 5 Sep 2005 Posts: 164 Reputation: 59 Rep Power: 4	overvoltage questions ok so i wanna push my compy a lil bit faster and was wondering if going up to 1.6v (on the cpu) and over would be sort-of-safe, or would it be dangerous to go that high(i've heard that going over 1.6v that u will need water cooling but don't know if thats exactly true), and would changing the agp voltage in my bios help OC or just fry the card?? -Major __________________ Intel Pentium Dual Core E2160 @ 3.1 GHz 1.475 Vcore, Asus P5W DH Deluxe, 2GB Corsair XMS twin X 2, enermax galaxy 850w, Sound blaster X-FI Xtream Music, XFX 8800GT 512 MB, 2x 400GB Seagate HDD in Raid 0, 1x 250 GB WD HDD, 1x 120 GB WD HDD, A mighty Zalman 9500 cooler crying for help. and ArcticSliver 5, DVD drives n shizzle. Last edited by Majormaggot : 11th Oct 2005 at 11:00 PM.

11th Oct 2005, 11:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Papercut Hyperactive Join Date: 14 Jul 2004 Location: Singapore! Posts: 4,990 Reputation: 2428 Rep Power: 33	Just the AGP slot. __________________ PC Specs "Use in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of n00bs. Overclock within 24 hours of opening. Do not read instructions before proceeding, do not use only as directed. May cause frustration, late nights and empty wallets. If symptoms persist please consult your hardware professional."

13th Oct 2005, 09:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
Majormaggot Getting there Join Date: 5 Sep 2005 Posts: 164 Reputation: 59 Rep Power: 4	and what aboot the cpu voltage?? is ok to go over 1.6v with air cooling?? __________________ Intel Pentium Dual Core E2160 @ 3.1 GHz 1.475 Vcore, Asus P5W DH Deluxe, 2GB Corsair XMS twin X 2, enermax galaxy 850w, Sound blaster X-FI Xtream Music, XFX 8800GT 512 MB, 2x 400GB Seagate HDD in Raid 0, 1x 250 GB WD HDD, 1x 120 GB WD HDD, A mighty Zalman 9500 cooler crying for help. and ArcticSliver 5, DVD drives n shizzle.

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aKho beat around the bush Join Date: 3 Jun 2005 Location: Kuching, Sarawak Posts: 2,806 Reputation: 1169 Rep Power: 17	i read somewhere that it's safe to go 1.6v on ur cpu but anything higher is a risk. i'm running an AMD 64 chip with no problems. what chip ur using? __________________

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Majormaggot Getting there Join Date: 5 Sep 2005 Posts: 164 Reputation: 59 Rep Power: 4	see sig... __________________ Intel Pentium Dual Core E2160 @ 3.1 GHz 1.475 Vcore, Asus P5W DH Deluxe, 2GB Corsair XMS twin X 2, enermax galaxy 850w, Sound blaster X-FI Xtream Music, XFX 8800GT 512 MB, 2x 400GB Seagate HDD in Raid 0, 1x 250 GB WD HDD, 1x 120 GB WD HDD, A mighty Zalman 9500 cooler crying for help. and ArcticSliver 5, DVD drives n shizzle.

11th Oct 2005, 10:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
TEB Warming up Join Date: 4 Aug 2005 Location: El Dorado Hills CA, USA Posts: 82 Reputation: 87 Rep Power: 0	The option you see in the bios is for the agp bus speed. I belive even pushing that destroys the life of your card. I would stick to actually volt modding the card. I belive the volt modding guide says dojt go above 1.8v unless your on water cooling but im not for sure.

14th Oct 2005, 06:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
TEB Warming up Join Date: 4 Aug 2005 Location: El Dorado Hills CA, USA Posts: 82 Reputation: 87 Rep Power: 0	You probably shouldnt mess with cpu voltage unless your ok with shortening its life and having it under water cooling.

14th Oct 2005, 09:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
s p r a n k i k o "0104" Join Date: 31 Aug 2005 Location: Manila Posts: 780 Reputation: 213 Rep Power: 6	I have a socket A Barton and I've been running mine at 1.68v at about 44 degrees under load. I just set the CPU voltage in my mainboard to auto so sometimes I would see the voltage go lower or higher but more often than not at 1.68v. I haven't really encountered any problems except that I corrupted my BIOS which was totally my fault. But this is unrelated as far as voltage goes so it would seem to me that 1.6v is still ok. I guess it would also be wise to at least have a better HSF if you're not into watercooling. __________________ Main rig: Opteron 170/3Ghz \| DFI NF4 Ultra-D \| http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc?id=163569 OCZ Platinum Elite Edition 1Gb/2-3-3-5/1T \| EVGA7900GTO Secondary rig: Opteron 144/2.9Ghz \| Abit KN8 Ultra \| http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc?id=212009 Team Xtreme 1Gb/2-3-3-5/1T \| XFX7900GS

14th Oct 2005, 12:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
Papercut Hyperactive Join Date: 14 Jul 2004 Location: Singapore! Posts: 4,990 Reputation: 2428 Rep Power: 33	I guess it would depend on what your current temperatures are at 1.55V. If they're within the healthy range then you can go a bit further. __________________ PC Specs "Use in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of n00bs. Overclock within 24 hours of opening. Do not read instructions before proceeding, do not use only as directed. May cause frustration, late nights and empty wallets. If symptoms persist please consult your hardware professional."