Author Topic: Fx-60 unlocked (Read 475 times)

FX1 · « **on:** April 03, 2006, 03:26:22 PM »

I am getting my hands on a FX-60 that is unlocked. What i was told that i should overclock and get chip rocking. The person that is pc god said that i should have something like 2x the pc speed with over clocking. That sounds like over kill so i am just looking for alittle. I quess that amd does not sell these chips over the counter. Am i going to need special cooling? What would you do in this case? I need to make a list because the chip will be at my house on friday..

38ruk · « **Reply #1 on:** April 03, 2006, 04:59:38 PM »

All of the FX series are have their multipliers unlocked from the factory , so im not sure what "MOD" has been done to the chip your getting . As far as overclocking, the FX-60 you might get to 3ghz on air (up from 2.6ghz stock) but really anything above that you will need water or phase . The highest ive seen is 3.6ghz on phase change, 2X overclocking is a pretty big exaggeration. hehe 38

LePaul · « **Reply #2 on:** April 03, 2006, 05:14:46 PM »

Better have an very very good cooling system.

Kev367th · « **Reply #3 on:** April 03, 2006, 06:48:52 PM »

Why bother overclocking?

Your getting a dual core @ 2.6Ghz per core $1000+ CPU.

Top end dual core Athlon, wouldn't even bother overclocking it.

But they are over the counter, $1000+!!!!!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103608&CMP=OTC-pr1c3watch&ATT=19-103-608

Me - I'd get some DDR500, set HTT to 1000 (4 x 250), set the fsb to 250 use a lower multiplier to bring it back down to close to stock speeds.
Then watch it SCREAM along.

Reason -
DDR500 = 2 x 250
fsb = 250

My BIOS lists 1000 and 800 as HTT settings, so -
@fsb 200 : 1000 = 5 * 200 (fsb)
@fsb 200 : 800 = 4 * 200 (fsb)

So if I was to fit DRR500 I would set my HTT to 800 (multiplier x4) because 4 x 250 = 1000.

Watch your bandwidth go through the roof

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FX1 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 03, 2006, 09:15:20 PM »

Thanks i was looking at some 500 ddr2 today and bought some corsair. Only got 1g so i do need some more after i get that in. I think the over clocking is something one day i will do but their is no need today. Its free so i was going to push it but i think i will leave it alone.

BTW this guy said that 4.0 mzh is stable on his system (: I dont question him..

Reschke · « **Reply #5 on:** April 03, 2006, 09:35:03 PM »

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Originally posted by FX1
BTW this guy said that 4.0 mzh is stable on his system (: I dont question him..

what the heck is a mzh? Did you mean 4.0Ghz? If so then he must have had a kick butt water or phase cooling rig.

38ruk · « **Reply #6 on:** April 04, 2006, 01:28:23 AM »

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BTW this guy said that 4.0 mzh is stable on his system (: I dont question him..

I wouldnt either if he's giving you a free FX60 lol

Roscoroo · « **Reply #7 on:** April 05, 2006, 01:00:52 AM »

Id put that baby on water and go for it ...

i could see it now ... 1 gallon tank , 3 quart 3row radiator, 3/8's inch hoses , and a ice chest (for the gallon tank to sit in ) dri ice optional . And build a custom 3 box layered case for keeping the water /hard drives /mb vc ect seperated for ultimate cooling.

(id probely end up with stock in crucial for how much ram id get , along with put in the dog house by Mrs Roo)

FX1 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 05, 2006, 12:37:53 PM »

Got 1 more gig of ram today. I am looking at some new boxs with extra cooling. If they have some water cooling for a good price at fry's i will go ahead and get it. I can sell my video card to a friend for $200 and get a new 7800 but i really do like my 6800gt so much that i was thinking of just keeping it. I was told today that this is the last chip with pins for amd. I looked at the new chips and they are flat with small golden contacts. Wild!
He said that chip was 1 our 1 1/2 years out before it hits the market.

38ruk · « **Reply #9 on:** April 05, 2006, 01:51:40 PM »

Rosco, i'm actually thinking of the ice chest setup for summer , just run my lines in coils through the ice and see what happens. It's been great up here in buffalo this winter , my two radiators are in the window sucking in below 0f air hehe. Poor mans phase change 8).

FX , if your looking for a decent cooling setup that comes ready to go , the thermaltake 745 is good setup , it has 1X120mm and 1X240mm radiator , with 3 120 mm fans , 100+gallon per hour pump/resevoir combo , and 3/8th's tubing . 38
http://www.thermaltake.com/product/Liguid/DIY/cl-w0076/cl-w0076.asp

Reschke · « **Reply #10 on:** April 05, 2006, 02:56:14 PM »

No pins...So its alot like the Intel Pentium D 840 Dual-Core LGA775 Processor?

FX1 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 05, 2006, 06:26:07 PM »

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No pins...So its alot like the Intel Pentium D 840 Dual-Core LGA775 Processor?

never look at intel. The pins are on the motherboard..

Roscoroo · « **Reply #12 on:** April 05, 2006, 11:59:36 PM »

That Bigwater is a sweet setup ..

I build my own water cooling systems . the time involved doesnt upset the cost of a premade system though but its fun all the same ... The boss looking over my shoulder as I head back to the mill packing a Block of Copper .Saying "now what in the hell are ya doing w/ that ? " ....

or better yet my latest packing old bicycles that i chopped all up ...and made Peddles outta them .. That really got the looks .

For the extreame "phase" cooling All I did was pack my resevoir in ice and added a 8 foot coiled hose from the radiator to the resevoir for added cooldown time and more volume .. I think i was at 5 or 8 deg C when I had my old barton up at 3.5 ghz
also too much antifreeze slows down the super fast cooling .. I used water weter in mine and a touch of Alchohol ..

I can recomend just putting the resevior in a ice chest and pack the chest ..
(ps Dont forget the Beer ) beware of condensation though if the humidity goes way up .