0503 Socket 939 3000+

[caboob]

So I was making the rounds of my local resellers and found this CPU. I already have a good clocking 3200+. I couldnt decide whether to try this out or maybe spring for an FX-55. Extreme ends of the spectrum for sure but I feel the pull of 3.0GHz and seeing what my 3dmark2001SE score would be (shallow, I know).

So anybody playing with this vintage?



UPDATE 1: So I went back and purchased it this morning as I am hoping for 2.7GHz at around default voltage. I'll try to have some screenies up.

UPDATE 2: Well so much for finding out what she does. It was DOA. Refused to POST. Oh well, will have to return this one.

02/22/05 UPDATE: Exchanged DOA CPU for another 0503 and saw another 0503...so I bought it as well MUHAHAHAHA! May be I should have bought the 0451 that they had as well to confirm what a bad CPU it was.

UPDATE: Installed successfully and now going through the isolation phase.

UPDATE: Best I can do is 2.295 (255x9, HTT@3X, mem@133). Barely stable in Windows XP after applying 1.45V. I don't think its worth pursuing anymore.
NEXT.........

UPDATE: 2nd CPU installed with the exact same codes.

UPDATE: Well...I'm at 2.430 (270x9, HTT@3X, mem@133) @1.5V. Caboob says stay away! These ones SUCK.

My belief is that there must be demand for the higher speed grades so nice chips are not being binned down. After I unload these, I'll try a bunch of 3200+.

 

[MDE]

That's the newest one I've heard of.

 

[dannybin1742]

my guess is 2.8, the 55s were hitting those speeds weren't they?

 

[thegimp03]

55's hit in the 3.0 area with vapochill...i've seen some people get them to 3.6 ghz

 

[Duvie]

i have heard FX55s getting to 3.0ghz on water...vapochill is not needed unless you want a bit more....

That is also the newest I have seen to date....May have been worth testing.....


What I would like to see is a person who has a nice overclocking system (proven!!!) get a newer 0451-0503 and see if all the doom and gloom is true...fact is I dont trust some of you guys and your systems (flaky ram, flaky power supplies, know how in bios tweaks) and methods (isolation and consolidation).....

I just cant imagine how the yields have gotten so bad the latter on whe have come since even my week 36....I would expect a bit better, but similar at least....

 

[caboob]

Now testing.....

 

[caboob]

Ah, so much anticipation but looks like I got a dead chip... will have to return it.

 

[caboob]

Exchanged DOA CPU for another 0503 and saw another 0503...so I bought it as well MUHAHAHAHA! May be I should have bought the 0451 that they had as well to confirm what a bad CPU it was.

So after I find the highest clock I get I will test stability with Folding@Home (cuz I work in Biotech) along with looping demos of 3dmark2001 going overnight.

 

[Painman]

2 day comp show coming this weekend... there's not much that I'll buy at these shows but retail boxed CPUS are one thing, I can get decent prices (GoGo no NH sales tax) and I can pick through everyone's stock looking for weeks/steppings I want. I'm tempted here, because the story of my OCing life has been that I always get better results with a 2nd chip. Happened with my 300 cellies, 600 and 700 P3s AND my 1.8 northies. Maybe I'll grab a 3000+ if I see a recent one and give it a go...

 

[Duvie]

Get a week 48!!!!

 

[Painman]

Originally posted by: Duvie
Get a week 48!!!!

Oh yeah, good call I'll see if anyone's got one... but I'm curious about the 05 chips too...

 

[caboob]

Originally posted by: Duvie
Get a week 48!!!!

I'm kinda choked about not jumping on week47 when I had the chance a few weeks ago.

 

[caboob]

Best I can do is 2.295 (255x9, HTT@3X, mem@133). Barely stable in Windows XP after applying 1.45V. I don't think its worth pursuing anymore.
NEXT.........

 

[Painman]

Originally posted by: caboob
Best I can do is 2.295 (255x9, HTT@3X, mem@133). Barely stable in Windows XP after applying 1.45V. I don't think its worth pursuing anymore.
NEXT.........

Well, that sucks rocks sorry you went through the time and expense for such a disappointing chip. If I see more reports like this I think I'll stay away and just look for a 48 if I try another chip.

 

[caboob]

2nd CPU installed with the exact same codes.

So far this has been fun..NOT

 

[saechaka]

you didn't happen to get your cpu from monarch comp did you? i just ordered an oem 3000 from there.

 

[caboob]

No, I got it from a local store. But I wouldnt be surprised if you got the same week as mine if they turn over their stock quickly.

 

[Zebo]

Originally posted by: Duvie
Get a week 48!!!!

yes!!! ive seen 2.8 on defaults with these... 3.2 on air with volts.

I am convinced AMD had done something post 49..

 

[caboob]

Well...I'm at 2.430 (270x9, HTT@3X, mem@133) @1.5V. Caboob says stay away! These ones SUCK.

My belief is that there must be demand for the higher speed grades so nice chips are not being binned down. After I unload these, I'll try a bunch of 3200+.

Good night.

 

[Yanagi]

Yeah. That might be true. I'll hold out until Venice Core is avaliable and PCI-E Cards arent price ouged anymore. Only THEN will I buy my new system

 

[caboob]

I prolly would be better served waiting for a Venice core since I already got a nice clocking 3200.

 

[Dravic]

Originally posted by: caboob
So I was making the rounds of my local resellers and found this CPU. I already have a good clocking 3200+. I couldnt decide whether to try this out or maybe spring for an FX-55. Extreme ends of the spectrum for sure but I feel the pull of 3.0GHz and seeing what my 3dmark2001SE score would be (shallow, I know).

So anybody playing with this vintage?



UPDATE 1: So I went back and purchased it this morning as I am hoping for 2.7GHz at around default voltage. I'll try to have some screenies up.

UPDATE 2: Well so much for finding out what she does. It was DOA. Refused to POST. Oh well, will have to return this one.

02/22/05 UPDATE: Exchanged DOA CPU for another 0503 and saw another 0503...so I bought it as well MUHAHAHAHA! May be I should have bought the 0451 that they had as well to confirm what a bad CPU it was.

UPDATE: Installed successfully and now going through the isolation phase.

UPDATE: Best I can do is 2.295 (255x9, HTT@3X, mem@133). Barely stable in Windows XP after applying 1.45V. I don't think its worth pursuing anymore.
NEXT.........

UPDATE: 2nd CPU installed with the exact same codes.

UPDATE: Well...I'm at 2.430 (270x9, HTT@3X, mem@133) @1.5V. Caboob says stay away! These ones SUCK.

My belief is that there must be demand for the higher speed grades so nice chips are not being binned down. After I unload these, I'll try a bunch of 3200+.

well i was hoping you had batter results with your 0503

I have the exact same stepping. just installed last night

CBBID 0503 APFW

epox 9nda3j

285x9 for 2565mhz

httx3 133mem divider

pny pc3500 tested clean up to 240 2.5 3 3 10 1t, going to try 166 divider once i find CPU ceiling.

It booted at 2610mhz but the extra voltage and heat generated didnt seem worth the extra 50mhz effort. Although i was really looking to get 2.6ghz If i was using a zalman or xp-90 i might push the subject, but right now I'm at 2565mhz 36@idle 45@load 1.50 volts (epox undervolts using +.15 cpu core) with retail HSF and good case cooling.

mem @2.8v if i dont run 166 divider, i'll probably drop this to 2.6 since its only running at 190mhz

 

[caboob]

Since I watercool, those temps seem uncomfortable to me. If you go to water, you should be OK temp-wise. On water, most people are going to 1.6V. My 3200 loads at 41C while pumping 1.6V through it.

 

[saechaka]

so would it be better to get 3200+ right now?

 

[Leper Messiah]

whinnners. It takes 1.85v to get my CH to 2.4ghz. We can trade, really, we can! what has our world come to when people are dissapointed with a 600mhz oc at stock voltage. Really, you guys are asking for too much from AMD...