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  • mrbucket

    #1

    New Board to Overclock.....

    I just an Abit Ic7-g MaxII and installed into Antec LanBoy Aluminum case- w/ P4 2.6 northwood HT. Has anyone ever overclock this processor? I googled online but couldnt get any GOOD links. Thanks!
  • NoSoup4You

    #2
    Re: New Board to Overclock.....

    P4s are a bitch to overclock. Your Northwood maybe alright but heat is always an issue so keep a close eye on that.

    Abit has a utility called "uGuru" I'm not sure as though it will work with your motherboard but its worth a try. It allows you to monitor temps, fan speeds, voltages, allows you to flash BIOs directly in Windows safely, and also allows you to OC your system.

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    • signa
      CS-Nation / TGN Staff
      • Dec 2004
      • 4191

      #3
      Re: New Board to Overclock.....

      I have a ic7-g max2 with a northwood 3.0c oc'd to 3.2 (for now)
      you should have no problems OC'ing that chip. :)

      the abit forums usually has the best information:



      also check out: Starter’s guide to overclocking the IC7 series mobos .

      The only issue you may have is needing better cpu cooling. I went with a thermalright xp90
      "Crunch's First Officer"
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      • NoSoup4You

        #4
        Re: New Board to Overclock.....

        Just be glad you don't have a Prescott like me. My CPU idels at 50*C with an Artic Cooling Freezer7 on that bad boy. Its really sad. Its quite possible the worst core ever invented for a CPU.

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        • mrbucket

          #5
          Re: New Board to Overclock.....

          Originally posted by KingOfKhaos
          P4s are a bitch to overclock. Your Northwood maybe alright but heat is always an issue so keep a close eye on that.

          Abit has a utility called "uGuru" I'm not sure as though it will work with your motherboard but its worth a try. It allows you to monitor temps, fan speeds, voltages, allows you to flash BIOs directly in Windows safely, and also allows you to OC your system.
          Thank you! I actually picked up that utility, the Bios is very user friendly, and have started to OC. It was 2.6 now is 2.86, w/ core temp holding at 51c-51c under heavy load, i ran Prime95 all night no issues, I plan to go to 3.0 tonight lol.

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          • mrbucket

            #6
            Re: New Board to Overclock.....

            Originally posted by signa
            I have a ic7-g max2 with a northwood 3.0c oc'd to 3.2 (for now)
            you should have no problems OC'ing that chip. :)

            the abit forums usually has the best information:



            also check out: Starter’s guide to overclocking the IC7 series mobos .

            The only issue you may have is needing better cpu cooling. I went with a thermalright xp90

            Thank You for links, God i love new crap to mess w/. LOL

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