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Locked Processors? (and simple overclocking question)
Hey folks,
I'm about to buy an Athlon 2500+ 333 512K. I had been debating if I should get the Nforce2 Ultra 400 Chipset (on a DFI NFII Ultra-Al mobo) and PC3200 memory and then overclock it so that the FSB runs at 200 and the CPU at 3200+. But, now I'm hearing about locked processors. What does this mean exactly? Does it mean that if the processor I get is locked, then I won't be to overclock it? Or, does it mean that I still can overclock it but just not as much, or not as easy? I'm new to Overclocking so now I'm a bit confused what effect a locked processor can have. Also, if I overclock in the manner I said above, how much risk is involved? I mean, I've got a great PSU and Case and plan to get a good heatsink/fan, so I know I can keep the temps down, but aside from temps, is there still great chance for damage and/or an unstable system (assuming I don't overclock any higher then what I said above)? Or, is overclocking the FSB to 200 pretty conservative and nothing I should worry much about? Thanks for the input! |
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