If I were to overclock

[xWilDx]

Hi to all, If i were to overclock the Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2200 2.2GHz 1M Cache S775 800MH to say 3.0hz what would i need using the ga - ep45 ds3 i have thought of using OCZ 2x1GB 240DIMM PC2-8500 Reaper 1066 memory but when overclocking would the fsb rise from 800? and does this effect the memory i use? its a little confusing as the cpu fsb is 800mhz and the memory is 1066mhz. please help! i dont want to buy the wrong type of memory ty.

 

[xWilDx]

ok this is my new build im putting together i have all the parts apart from the ram

case: galaxy III ATX Form Factor 12" x 10.5" or smaller
USB2.0 + AUDIO
Dimensions :410(H) X200(W) X 480(D) mm
Standard ATX 7 slots
psu: OCZ600SXS-EU GameXtreme
cpu: E2220DualCore 2x2.4GHz 800MHz 1Mb LGA775
mobo: Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 Intel P45 (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard
ram:? ocz 2x1gb pc8500 1066 ddr2
gpu: MSI ATI Radeon HD 3650 OC 512MB DDR2

can someone tell me will these parts work together i have researched them but are unsure,
also will my case will work well with this setup, also a help with a decent hsf that will cool it and be quiet when i push the cpu to 3.0ghz. ty very much for any suggestions.

 

[Christobevii3]

You can use dividers to keep memory from running at too high a speed.

 

[Drsignguy]

As Christobevii3 has pointed out, by using dividers it can limit your memory speed. But with an 800 FSB cpu, and 1066Mhz ram, you have more headroom with your memory. You would probably hit a FSB wall before you would hit the max memory speed. So, you have plenty of room with your cpu. After you get a stable OC, then you can set your dividers to adjust memory to clock at higher speeds. Your E2200 will clock around 3.4 - 3.6 and to give you an idea what I am talking about, here is an example:


12 ( cpu multi ) x 300 ( FSB ) = 3600Mhz
ram @ 1:1 Ratio, 2 x 300 = 600 Mhz <-------lowest Ratio setting.

So, you see by using different dividers, Higher than 1:1, you can have your ram adjusted to different speeds.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Ive never seen an E2200 @ 3.6. Dont be surprised if your limit is 3.1-3.2.

 

[DSF]

With a high multiplier like the E2200's you don't need DDR2-1066. DDR2-800 is plenty, and DDR2-667 would probably be fine. (But you may as well get 800 since it's generally just about as cheap.)

 

[Drsignguy]

Originally posted by: VirtualLarry
Ive never seen an E2200 @ 3.6. Dont be surprised if your limit is 3.1-3.2.

You know your right. my lil ol e2160 got to 3.2 and that was just about all she wrote. So, I stand corrected. But I hope he has the Idea.

 

[xWilDx]

ok guys ive got my pc8500 1066m ddr2 the ocz reaper edition with this being a new build should i expect any errors with the ram?

 

[DSF]

Originally posted by: xWilDx
ok guys ive got my pc8500 1066m ddr2 the ocz reaper edition with this being a new build should i expect any errors with the ram?

Wouldn't that be a question to ask before you buy the RAM?

If you're running the RAM within the manufacturer's specs and with whatever voltage OCZ recommends you shouldn't encounter any errors.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Just make sure your ram voltage is set correctly.

 

[mhouck]

Originally posted by: DSF

Originally posted by: xWilDx
ok guys ive got my pc8500 1066m ddr2 the ocz reaper edition with this being a new build should i expect any errors with the ram?

Wouldn't that be a question to ask before you buy the RAM?

If you're running the RAM within the manufacturer's specs and with whatever voltage OCZ recommends you shouldn't encounter any errors.

+1. If you are underclocking the memory as you would be in your case then you are within the manufacturer's specs and will be fine. (considering your sticks are good. memtest if errors show up)