Posted: Mon, 17 Apr 2006 10:50:08 Post Subject: Overclocking The Intel Pentium D Processor 805
Legit Reviews was able to go out and purchase the Intel Pentium D Processor 805, a $130 processor, and overclock it to run with the best that Intel has to offer. In terms of overclocking this processor couldn't be any easier to overclock. With no voltage increase required to run 3.8GHz, all that needs really needs to be adjusted is the memory divider and the Front Side Bus (FSB). - Legit Reviews
I've seen lots of people get them over 3.0Ghz. What I haven't been sure of is whether or not they're throttling up there.
These things run hot. You need some really good cooling to push over 3.5Ghz and not throttle. Most people are just getting the 3-3.2Ghz out of it from what I've seen.
Of course, if you're going to throw $150-$200 at it to cool it, (like Tom's Hardware did), just to break 3.5Ghz, at that point you might as well just get an Opty 165 and OC that to 2.4-2.6Ghz using the stock heatsink. It puts out less heat, and does the same amount of work as the D 805.
I just got the processor in the mail. The MB I want is more exspensive...can't recall the last time that happened. I am hoping to use the corsair nautilus 500 for cooling but we'll see _________________ " What does not kill me only makes me stronger "
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