Overclocking a 3.2GHz Northwood In a SB75G2

[Platinum]

Selling my A64 3200 for a shuttle, I think the SB75G2, basicly shuttle wise I think this is the best bet as ill be able to OC the PIV and HT will help with folding / Seti.
So how far will a averave 3.2GHz northwood go in this rig?, Using Mushkin PC3500 BH5 Memory.

[steve threlfall]

but isnt that a downgrade

[Trash Man]

I thought HT slowed down folding, I know it does with UD, AMD always used to be the best for crunching.

[Platinum]

Not from experience, Ive found it to be 10 - 15% faster.
AS far as a downgrade goes think of it this way, the A64 3200+ in a shuttle wont overclock much at all, hopefully the PIV will hit 3.5GHz if its a good stepping, with HT it should be faster for folding and faster for games, and its in a sexyer case with vents on the side

[Platinum]

And ive heard storys about overheating A64s in the shuttle , feel free to correct me if im wrong but I think the overclocked PIV will be the better shuttle for me.
If im wrong tell me as thats what this thread is for

[Kezzer]

I would stick to the AMD but that's entirely up to you.

[Platinum]

Gonna check out some benchies, bear in mind this will be upgraded in november time to S939 / PCI Express

[chrisf6969]

be sure to get a northwood, not Preshott

probably 3.4-3.6 depending on luck