How far can an AMD Athlon 64 be overclocked?

[forest]

I currently am building a new PC and am looking at getting an AMD athlon 64 around a 3200+. How far could i overclock it safely without running the risk of frying it? What hardware and software do i need to accomplish this task?

 

[nightelf84]

If you're getting a 3200+ on the Venice core, these babies have been reported to reach speeds up to 2.8Ghz!

Well, there's always a risk as overclocking by definition is running your hardware out of its designed specs. However you can take steps to ensure a relatively safe and stable overclock. Reading up on how to overclock your hardware is essential. Know what you're doing b4 going out and do it

Then you'll probably need the following things:
1. Good overclocking motherboard
2. Good RAM if you intend to run 1:1
3. 3rd party cooling solution
4. Patience

Good Luck

 

[gR3iF]

just look at my profile there could be a bit more but then itzs not prime stable so hf while doing it

 

[Gzero]

Not every amd will be the same during manufacture so its pot luck if you can farther than a review or not get anywhere near.
Get a good case and a water cooling solution for getting the cpu to its max, remember more clock, more voltage = more heat.

 

[gR3iF]

but some will be extra good
especally the fx ones beacuse of free multiplikator

 

[geeman74]

for fxs you need 0442 for the best oc
i got lucky with mine
but my 3500+ was a good ocr to 2.9ghz 2.75 for 24/7 use

 

[gerrynicol]

My 3200 winnie only does 2.25Ghz but I think that may be due to my asus board

 

[wtf8269]

for fxs you need 0442 for the best oc
i got lucky with mine
but my 3500+ was a good ocr to 2.9ghz 2.75 for 24/7 use

I will do ANYTHING for that 3500+ if you still have it.

 

[JosefBud]

I will do ANYTHING for that 3500+ if you still have it.

Tisk tisk...Ohhhh the things I could say to that

 

[gR3iF]

just like the good old mobile 2600+ for socket a still there

 

[the-x-gamer]

My Newcastle will go up to 2700 with 1.6V(1.5V Default)So I can be stable at 2800@1.7V but not for everyday use.For everyday 2530@1.425V 1:1

 

[chrispycrunch]

Get a DFI UT3 (754) for a max overclock!

 

[gR3iF]

grmml at least he can take a asus av8
an abit a8v
and dfi lanparty
an asus a8n sli oder sli deluxe
and gigabyte all gives u all options and are stable @ high oc
and a 3500 can be stable for everyday use with 3 gig

 

[wtf8269]

a 3500 can be stable for everyday use with 3 gig

Providing you have good ram, cooling, psu, and motherboard.

 

[gR3iF]

i guess u shuld know that