overclocking a Celeron 1.2ghz CPU

[vdubVR6]

man, overclocking a celeron is like putting on a turbo muffler and a rear spoiler on a Geo Metro. Sure it sounds better and looks better, but it's still a Geo Metro.



verry well said, but you gotta start somewhere, even though ajsx15 should get an o/c board.

 

[Taurus]

if he does get it to work finally, there would be no shame in overclocking a celeron. everyone who overclocks just wants to get extra performance with what they have in front of them.

for instance, my girlfriend has a 4-cylinder automatic jetta... but there's nothing wrong with buying a p-chip from neuspeed and k&n filter and popping them in! }:> easy extra 15hp, which is noticeable.

and yes vdub, i'm a fan... don't have one of my own yet, but once i get another job and sell this ranger, i'll get myself a clean mkII gti 16v. }:> nice car you have, btw... any mods?

ajsx15... just so you know, it's possible to go to that thread you accidentally started and delete it, since you made it... just thought i'd let you know.

 

[vdubVR6]

i dig it man go for it,gti are quick one of my other picks. and yes i agree w/ what you said about o/c thats why i said you have to start somewhere. give em a year he'll be on here talking about a dual asus board w/ ddr ram and a gforce12

 

[garanzia]

celeron overclocking

i used celeron 950 MHz and i can overclock to 1296 MHz with no problem . just increase you bus speed --> default 100 MHz . increase to 133 MHz .

 

[Phantom_24]

Really helps to have an overclocking friendly mobo !

Something like an Abit or maybe even an Asus.....Gateways make/modify their own mobo's so I know they're not to friendly!

Not a speed record by ANY means, but I have my 667mhz Celeron running at 900mhz with just a stock fan and only a heatsink on my Abit chipset, so it's VERY easy to get them going much faster !!

 

[Taurus]

Originally posted by vdubVR6
give em a year he'll be on here talking about a dual asus board w/ ddr ram and a gforce12

geforce12 in a year, huh? lol... do you know something we don't? or smoking something we're not? }

 

[vdubVR6]

maybe a little bit of both...hehe

 

[Taurus]

tell us what model of gateway computer it is and i/we will research and see what we can come up with.

 

[ajsx15]

ok its a gateway 300c read all off the below if there is anything else needed let me know.

SiSoftware Sandra tells me this about the mobo


Entire System
Manufacturer : Gateway
Model : E-1800
Version : 4000757
Serial Number : 0025995601
Unique ID : A502DCA0-11B21DE1-8E890080-5015800F

System Chassis
Manufacturer : Gateway
Case Type : Desktop
Can be locked : No
Version : HV02C09
Serial Number : 0025995601

System Mainboard
Manufacturer : Intel Corporation
MP Support : No
Model : D815EFVU
Version : AAA51507-805
Serial Number : ABFV14803276
BIOS ID : 51-2300-000000-00101111-030199-

On-board Devices
Intel ICH Audio Device : Unknown
Intel GMCH AGP Graphics Controller : Unknown
Intel 82562 Ethernet Device : Unknown

System Memory Controller
Location : Mainboard
Error Correction Capability : None
Number of Memory Slots : 2
BANK0 - DIMM0 : DIMM Synchronous DRAM 128MB/64 @ 100Mt/s
BANK1 - DIMM1 : DIMM Synchronous DRAM 128MB/64 @ 100Mt/s

System Chipset
Model : Gateway 2000 82815/EM/EP/P 815/EM/EP/P (Solano) Host to I/O Hub Bridge
Bus(es) : X-Bus PCI IMB USB SMBus/i2c
Front Side Bus Speed : 1x 100MHz (100MHz data rate)
Max FSB Speed / Max Memory Speed : 1x 133MHz / 1x 133MHz
In Order Queue Depth : 4 req(s)

Chipset Hub Interface
Type : HubInterface
Version : 1.00
No. Ports : 1
Width : 8-bit
Full Duplex : Yes
Multiplier : 1x

APIC 1
Version : 2.00
Speed : 17MHz
Multiplier : 1/2x
Max Interrupts : 24
IRQ Handler Engaged : Yes
Enhanced Support : Yes

Logical/Chipset Memory Banks
Bank 2 Setting : 128MB SDRAM 7-1-1-1R 5-1-1-1W 2-2-2CL
Bank 4 Setting : 128MB SDRAM 7-1-1-1R 5-1-1-1W 2-2-2CL
Shared Memory : 1MB
Speed : 1x 100MHz (100MHz data rate)
Multiplier : 1/1x
Refresh Rate : 15.60µs
Power Down Mode : Yes
Fixed Hole Present : No

Memory Modules
Memory Module 2 : Micron 8LSDT1664AG-133E1 5C1BBF49 128MB 8x(16Mx8) SDRAM PC133U-333-542 (CL3 upto 133MHz) (CL2 upto 100MHz)
Memory Module 3 : Hyundai Electronics 71V16635HCT8-H 0236FD0A 128MB 8x(16Mx8) SDRAM PC133U-333-542 (CL3 upto 133MHz) (CL2 upto 100MHz)

Environment Monitor 1
Model : SMSC M10x/14x LPC
Mainboard Specific Support : No

Environment Monitor 2
Model : AD ADM1025(A) SMB
Version : 0.09
Mainboard Specific Support : No

Temperature Sensor(s)
Board Temperature : 31.0°C / 87.8°F
CPU Temperature : 40.0°C / 104.0°F td

Cooling Device(s)
Auto Fan Speed Control : No
CPU Fan Speed : 4726rpm

Voltage Sensor(s)
CPU Core Voltage : 1.46V
Aux Voltage : 2.51V
+3.3V Voltage : 3.30V
+5V Voltage : 5.02V
-12V Voltage : -11.47V

PCI Bus(es)
Version : 2.10
No Bridges : 1
PCI Bus 0 : 32-bit PCI (33MHz)
PCI Bus 1 : 32-bit PCI (33MHz)
Multiplier : 1/3x

LPC Hub Controller 1
Model : Intel Corporation 82801BA (ICH2) LPC Interface Controller
ACPI PM Enabled : Yes
Random Number Generator Enabled : No
Random Number Generator Support : Yes

LPC Legacy Controller
Type : SMSC LPC v1
Version : 5F.00
No Enabled Devices : 6

USB Controller 1
Model : Intel Corporation 82801BA/BAM (ICH2) USB Universal Host Controller
Version : 1.10
UHCI Interface : Yes
Channels : 2
Speed : 48MHz
Legacy Emulation Enabled : No

USB Controller 2
Model : Intel Corporation 82801BA/BAM (ICH2) USB Universal Host Controller
Version : 1.10
UHCI Interface : Yes
Channels : 2
Speed : 48MHz
Legacy Emulation Enabled : No

System SMBus Controller 1
Model : Intel 801xx SMBus
Version : 0.05
Speed : 16kHz

Expansion Slot(s)
J7B1 (1h) : PCI 32-bit 3.3V PME FullLength Available
J8B2 (2h) : PCI 32-bit 3.3V PME SMBus FullLength Available (Gateway 2000 82815/EM/EP/P 815/EM/EP/P (Solano) Interal GUI Accelerator)
J9B2 (3h) : PCI 32-bit 3.3V PME FullLength InUse

Port Connector(s)
J1A1 - Keyboard : Keyboard Port - None / PS/2
J1A1 - PS2Mouse : Mouse Port - None / PS/2
J4A1 - COM A : Serial Port 16550A Compatible - None / DB-9 pin male
J4A2 - LPT1 : Parallel Port ECP/EPP - None / DB25 pin female
J2A1 - USB1 : USB - None / USB
J2A1 - USB2 : USB - None / USB
JA5A1 - USB3 : USB - None / USB
JA5A1 - USB4 : USB - None / USB
JA5A1 - LAN : Network Port - None / RJ-45
J6A2 - Audio Mic In : Audio Port - None / Mini-jack
J6A2 - Audio Line In : Audio Port - None / Mini-jack
J6A2 - Audio Line Out : Audio Port - None / Mini-jack
J6H2 - Floppy : None - Floppy / None
J6H2 - PRI IDE : None - ATA / None
J6G2 - SEC IDE : None - ATA / None
J6B3 - CDIN : Audio Port - CD-ROM Sound Input / None
J6B4 - AUX IN : Audio Port - None / None
J9H3 - Control Panel : None - None / None
J1B1 - Fan1 : None - None / None
J9H1 - Fan2 : None - None / None
J9G2 - Configuration Jumper : None - None / None
J4H2 - Power Supply : None - None / None

 

[ajsx15]

if anyone can help, please do.

 

[Gary Pandher]

Manufacturer : Intel Corporation

Model : D815EFVU

thats the info u'll probably need
jus look up that motherboard in the list
or somethin like that
ie: D815E

it is probably that one...
then jus change the FSB
untill u feel suitable...just make sure heat isn't a problem

 

[vdubVR6]

sup dude. im gonna check out what i can about your board see if there is any other software you can use to up your speed or change your bios and even see if your board will support an o/c chip.

 

[vdubVR6]

check this site out it might help you, of course scroll down till after the guy talks about his pc.

http://www.crowdesigns.apachego.com/athlon/p2speed.htm

 

[ajsx15]

already been to that site. no help, i tried softfsb but i cant use it becuase it doesnt support my board. please keep looking, i am looking too.

 

[ajsx15]

here is the info on my bios...

SiSoftware Sandra

System BIOS
Manufacturer : Intel Corp.
Version : EA81520A.15A.0009.P06.0109191538
Date : 09/19/2001
Plug & Play Version : 1.00
SMBIOS/DMI Version : 2.30
(EE)PROM Size : 512kB (4Mbit)

General Capabilities
Can be Updated/Flashed : Yes
Can be Shadowed : Yes
Is Socketed : No
Supports Plug & Play : Yes
Supports ESCD : Yes
Supports Enhanced Disk Drive : Yes
NEC PC-98 Spec Compatible : No

Power Management Capabilities
Supports APM : Yes
Supports ACPI : Yes
Supports Smart Battery : No

Boot Capabilities
Supports Selective Booting : Yes
Supports CD/DVD Boot : Yes
Supports PCMCIA/CardBus Boot : No
Supports LS-120 Boot : Yes
Supports ZIP Boot : Yes
Supports i2o Boot : No
Supports FireWire/1394 Boot : No
Supports BIOS Boot Block : Yes
Supports Interactive Network Boot : Yes

Performance Tips
Notice N224 : SMBIOS/DMI information may be inaccurate.
Tip T212 : BIOS can be shadowed so check whether it is.
Warning W214 : BIOS is flash-able but surface-mounted. An unsuccessful flash may be fatal.
Tip T2 : For more information about tips, press F1 and scroll to the Tips section.

 

[vdubVR6]

yeah i see you have a Intel (kittyhawk1.5) mobo. now gateway does have an update for your bios. Have you tried talking to them? B/c im dont know if they locked your cpu to your board, if they did then no matter what you wont be able to o/c, so i suggest that you talk to them through there support the site is

http://support.gateway.com/support/detailedinfo.asp?sn=0025995601

go to the contact us tab and chat w/ one of there techs online, i had a gateway 2k back in the day and they helped me out a lot.
like you i wanted to o/c or at least change the cpu and i couldnt untill i got a bios/driver update.

Good luck

 

[vdubVR6]

Do you happen to have a computer store around your house(not bestbuy) if you do you might want to check them out ,try to get a new mobo, one that will let you o/c sometimes they have good used ones or a good sale on a new one either way your looking any where between $50-$250 depending on what you are looking for. try to stick to abit, msi, or asus......might be others but those are the ones i know of. and if you dont have a local pc shop try online

 

[ajsx15]

the case is propriatary, i cant put in another motherboard. it wont fit at all. already tried to find the right one. if i update the bios, what will that do?

 

[ajsx15]

well the board isnt locked or anything, like i mean i dont think it is, i was going to buy the 1.3ghz celeron from gateway, and they said it would work on this board, but i dont have the money to buy it, they wanted $110. so i will update the bios tonight and see what i can do.

 

[Taurus]

normal bios from gateway most likely won't do much for you as far as overclocking abilities. but from what vdub says, i guess they'll help you obtain a special bios that will let you. gonna hafta call em up... or save for a real computer. }:>