Hi guys,
I just built a new system with this SL-75FRN2-L mobo. I have the XP2100+ (Throughbred B), and 2 sticks of 256mb pc2100 memory from CompUSA. I have them sitting at 1st and 3rd slot. The 3rd slot memory was seated first, because the manual says this is how you trigger the double bank or something that supposedly doubles the memory speed. I'm not sure if my memory supports this, I don't think it will hurt them. Time will tell Anyway, I think my memory sticks are PNY because I am getting a rebate on them from PNY. I also have a cheap cooler from Galaxy. It is their monster cooler with 80mm fan. It is rated at XP2100+ speed. I also have the Gainward GF3 Ti200 128 DDR memory.
Anyway, I am running at the default multiplier with the FSB jumper set on the motherboard on default, which is 100 or 133Mhz auto detect. In the BIOS, however, I have selected the 166Mhz FSB. I have also selected the "aggressive" setting. Now, my system is running at XP2700+ speed, which is 2.1... something Ghz. It is totally stable. This performance level is supposed to rival P4 2.8Ghz. I'm not sure, though. The system is so fast, it is giving me a headache. I have a stupid 5400rpm 15 gig hd (I am getting a new one this weekend). Imagine how much faster it will be if I get a 7200rpm 8mb cache drive? I can't believe it is overclocking this well with a standard pc2100 memory with cheap cooler. If I can do this with a regular pc2100, imagine what you can do with Corsair XMS 3200 (double bank or something stuff)? I'm sorry for lack of full specific information. I'm a newbie to overclocking who want to become a "guru" like many of you out there.
Can someone answer me one question? My understanding is that as long as I am not playing around with the multiplier or chaning the voltage to push the chip further, my aluminum bottom cheap cooler will not harm the CPU. Is this true? It is currently running 34~38 degree stable for the CPU. Should I be worried about the current cooler?