Overclocking The Intel Pentium D Processor 805

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Legit Reviews was able to go out and purchase the Intel Pentium D Processor 805, a $130 processor, and overclock it to run with the best that Intel has to offer. In terms of overclocking this processor couldn't be any easier to overclock. With no voltage increase required to run 3.8GHz, all that needs really needs to be adjusted is the memory divider and the Front Side Bus (FSB). - Legit Reviews

mrweasel · Posted: Tue, 16 May 2006 14:28:11 Post Subject:

am I the only one who can't get a good OC outta this thing. Maybe I need someo aftermarket cooling

**Jason** · Posted: Tue, 16 May 2006 14:28:44 Post Subject:

You have one? What is your setup? I was considering one.

mrweasel · Posted: Tue, 16 May 2006 14:41:05 Post Subject:

I have to get the HSF off. I forgot to look. I can get it to 2.9 then I think it gets too hot.

Setup:
Abit AV8-V
2x512 OCZ PC2-5400
Stock HSF
GF6800GS

xtreme571 · Rated PG Joined: 27 May 2006 Posts: 13

WOW. That is crazy OC.

I've got the Pentium D 830 3.0Ghz, and I cant get it anywhere over 3.5 Ghz.

I wish I had noticed this before I bought the 830... GRRR

Beer Moon · Rated PG Joined: 29 May 2006 Posts: 13

I've seen lots of people get them over 3.0Ghz. What I haven't been sure of is whether or not they're throttling up there.

These things run hot. You need some really good cooling to push over 3.5Ghz and not throttle. Most people are just getting the 3-3.2Ghz out of it from what I've seen.

Of course, if you're going to throw $150-$200 at it to cool it, (like Tom's Hardware did), just to break 3.5Ghz, at that point you might as well just get an Opty 165 and OC that to 2.4-2.6Ghz using the stock heatsink. It puts out less heat, and does the same amount of work as the D 805.

Uberdroog · Rated PG Joined: 25 May 2006 Posts: 13 Location: Hell

I just got the processor in the mail. The MB I want is more exspensive...can't recall the last time that happened. I am hoping to use the corsair nautilus 500 for cooling but we'll see Smile