Re: cpu and memory timings for old computer

2008-10-14 Thread Mark Henderson
When I decided I wanted to overclock my PC several years ago, I went off and did some research so I at least had a basic understanding of the concept - food for thought perhaps. Well, you asked, and I'm definitely no expert, but FWIW here goes. > Matthew Smith wrote: >> Can I safely increase th

Re: cpu and memory timings for old computer

2008-10-13 Thread Matthew Smith
I am looking at the info displayed by cpuz here on another computer. It shows the bus speed @ 133 and the rated fsb @ 533. Does the bus speed of 133 mean that the memory is running at 133? the SPD tab timings table shows that all three memory sticks are capable of 166 and 200 mhz timings. Ca

Re: cpu and memory timings for old computer

2008-10-13 Thread Matthew Smith
>this might help: > >http://www.cpuid.com/ > > > > >> Thank you, I will give CPU-Z 1.47 a try. Will the information about memory timings give me what they can be set to, or just what they are currently set to? Also, where can I findinformation about memory settings? I think the memory is pc-35

Re: cpu and memory timings for old computer

2008-10-12 Thread Zaphod Beeblebrox
this might help: http://www.cpuid.com/ On Sun, Oct 12, 2008 at 7:59 PM, Matthew Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have pulled my old computer out of storage after several years and I'm > trying to get it running again. After reseating the memory, it has booted > fine, but the BIOS has res

cpu and memory timings for old computer

2008-10-12 Thread Matthew Smith
I have pulled my old computer out of storage after several years and I'm trying to get it running again. After reseating the memory, it has booted fine, but the BIOS has reset and it is running at auto clock speeds. I don't remember the cpu(I know it is an Athlon), nor do I remember the clock