Hi folks,


Which mobo would you recommend for overclocking AMD Phenom II X4 920, 8G RAM dual channel?


I found;
GIGABYTE GA-MA78GM-S2H - Motherboard
http://www.twenga.co.uk/specs-GA-MA7...erboard-398330

Has any folks used this mobo before. GIGABYTE mobo is good for overclocking but I'm worrying whether I can have the right Linux driver.


I don't game. I'll use the box for server consolidation. All servers are headless. Therefore graphic card is NOT important. Onboard video card will be sufficient for my application or even without it. I run remote installation/configuration. TIA


B.R.
satimis

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(Not a Linux question)

If this machine is to be a server, I wouldn't run it out of spec (overclock). Overclocking often produces an unstable system, with less overall lifespan, and really is meant for hobbyists rather than production systems.

Depending on what the server is working on, you'd probably get better performance by adding RAM and/or fast hard drives/RAIDs.

However, if you're really insistent on overclocking, I recommend that you visit a forum that discusses hardware and overclocking as a specialty.

My 2 cents.

Hi SlowCoder,


Thanks for your advice.

At the beginning I have no intention to go overclocking. I was seeking advice on components building a new server. A folk suggested overclocking Phenom II X4 920 running DDR2 1066 RAM. They are cheap in price. However my interest is building an AMD Phenom II X4 server running 8G DDR3 RAM. But I have to wait for another 2 weeks before I can find the CPU on market. That is the whole story.


B.R.
satimis

Whatever your decision or purpose for the hardware is, my opinion on overclocking still stands. If it's for a server, I wouldn't do it. But it's your money, and your data.

Isn't overclocking dangerous? I've heard you can end up frying your processor chip if you do so, and that if that happens - you wont even get any warranty coverage!!!

Dangerous in the same way as modifying your car. Parts are designed to operate within a designated specification. If run outside that spec, random things can occur. Overheating, calculation problems, shortened overall lifespan, etc. So, while it might be ok, given the proper cooling techniques to some degree, you can't guarantee stability or longevity in your box.

Also, oftentimes it's cheaper to just buy a 2.6GHz dual core rather than try to overclock your 2.2GHz dual core.

You should get the 940. Unlike the 920, it is a BE (Black Edition), which means it was designed with overclocking in mind.