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09-18-2000, 03:22 PM
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I just purchased an ABIT KT7-RAID motherboard and a 700MHz Duron. I was wondering which heat sink is better for it the Golden Orb (Socket A style with the clip not the 370) or the Chrome Orb. From the data on the Thermaltake site it looks like the Golden Orb has much better heat dessipation capability (if I'm reading the chart correctly) than the Chrome Orb. The only thing holding me back is that the Chrome Orb has the rectangular contact platform versus the circular one of the Golden Orb. Please advise on whether the Golden Orb contact surface area will do or should I go with the Chrome Orb.
Plus while on the subject of Duron overclocking must come up!!! So here I would like to know what is the best (non-expensive) method of removing those little conacts on the chip!? Thanks for all the input!!!! Leo. |
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09-18-2000, 03:30 PM
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I don't know if it is the best, but I just ordered the Golden Orb a minutes ago...The one for the Socket A, not socket 7 or 370.
I does look good to me...I also plan on overclocking my Duron.  As far as unlocking the processor, I have read that you just use a lead pencil or a conductive Ink pen...SInce I don't know which ink pens are conductive, I am planning on using a pencil....Lead is Lead rigth?
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09-18-2000, 03:59 PM
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Congrats on the upgrade byte!
 BTW, pencil lead is carbon and I understand it conducts pretty well. Someone mentioned using silver paint also. |
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09-18-2000, 04:11 PM
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It's not just any pen thats conductive. There is a special conductive pen thats used in fixing PCBs etc. The pen and pencil is fine and all, but the thing is that you have to break (disconnect) all the bridges before you can go marking everywhere with that pen/pencil, cause those little bridges is how you select the clock multiplier and voltage. You have to have the right sequence of bridges connected in order for a certain multiplier etc. to work. Anywho if you see anywhere a good, cheap, potentialy non-fatal method of breaking the bridges please let me know!!! Thanks. Leo.
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09-18-2000, 06:28 PM
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Get the chrome orb, its rectangular for a specific reason, the golden orb is round it only contacts the die head of the cpu, which there has been cases of crushing the head due to too much pressure by the clip, with the rectangular head, it makes contact with the pads keeping unecessary pressure on the die, so get the Chrome Orb. Taisol has a good fan as well, and i think global win is coming out wiht a socket 462 fan as well...
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09-18-2000, 08:42 PM
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TiaSol,CHROME ORB ONLY,Alpha,Globalwin (buy the ones for socket A only)
With either the Asus A7V w\multipliers or the Abit multipliers via bios,the only bridges that need be closed are the L1 bridges on the cpu. The 4 L1 bridges are connected to the bp fid pins on the bottom of the cpu,with multipliers on board or in bios ,with these 4 bridges closed, the mobo overrides the default setting of the cpu,hence overclocking is possible without changing any of the other bridges... End of story. |
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09-19-2000, 08:31 AM
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So, Alfie, you are saying that all I have to do is close the L1 bridges and thats it?! I don't have to open any bridges or anything else?
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09-19-2000, 05:12 PM
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If your mobo has multipliers on board or in bios,that's all that you have to do.
Your motherboard boasts this option. |
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09-20-2000, 04:10 AM
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Does anyone know how to overclock a Duron CPU.....with a Gigabyte mobo. I have NEVER overclocked anything WITHOUT using jumper settings, and the GA-72M mobo doesn't have any junpers to alter the speed.
Any direction you point me in will help loads. Thanks. |
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09-20-2000, 08:40 AM
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crag, is that the Duron without a heatsink?? make sure you get a good one (as per the above threads) if you want to OC it.
pete |
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09-20-2000, 11:26 AM
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Pete, thanks for the advice on the other topic. I was considering buying a Chrome orb (I think that was the name), from some company, but I dont think I can overclock my motherboard so I have bought a different Heatsink and fan. If I knew that it was possible then I would definately splash out on a really good fan and heatsink.
I have a Gigabyte GA-7ZM. There are no jumpers to set the clock speed, so I dont think I can do it. Or can I? If anybody knows then please pass on your information. |
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09-20-2000, 11:41 PM
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Hey Crag, try checking the Gigabyte site at http://www.giga-byte.com and search under products, motherboard, socket A and the model of you motherboard. I think it has a few FSB settings in the BIOS. Later. Leo.
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