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Old 12-17-2005, 06:46 PM
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is there any way to overclock the amd 4000+? i like the processor but i know it was deliberately limited and I would like to decide how fast the bloody thing runs without forking out 800 quid on the fx 55. i fail to see why they have locked the multiplier when surely it is ours to potentially ruin with our tinkerings? any help or opinions would be cool.
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Old 12-17-2005, 06:58 PM
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sorry if i offended anyone with my use of the word arse. At least i didnt say cu---------------------------------------.
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Old 12-17-2005, 08:45 PM
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basically, AMD is just as much of a greedy, slimy, nasty company as Intel... that means that you're not going to get a good overclocking chip from them anymore.... that's how they make thier money...
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Old 12-18-2005, 11:31 AM
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I wouldn't say anymore.. there are lots of San Diego and Venice chips that are out now that do crazy OC'ing.. more are on the way too...
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Old 12-18-2005, 01:14 PM
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i did have options when i went for my cpu but i guess im a bit of a brand whore. but not too much so i stay away from pentium! i do need help on how to get to the multiplier and voltage settings though. can it even be done? :/
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Old 12-19-2005, 12:11 AM
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what mobo do you have?
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Old 12-19-2005, 06:52 AM
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ive got a micro ATX Foxconn NF4K8MC nForce 4 motherboard. its small-but perfectly formed. could do with more ram slots though. but couldnt they all?
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