enough cooling?

[OverClocka]

is 1 extra processor fan (5000 rpm) enough to overclock a 2.53ghz to 3ghz? im using an asus p4pe, if that matters at all...

what is optimum temperature, and what program should i use to monitor it?

[chubtub]

I would use mother board montor to montior it, depending if it supports your motherboard. It is a very good tool but takes a tad bit of time to learn, but it is worth it.

That is quiet a big jump that you are looking at doing and my require more than air cooling to pull off if it is at all possiable .

[OverClocka]

yea, if it doesnt work im thinking of getting koolance (www.koolance.com)

[chubtub]

It really depends on how much money you want to put into it. If you are looking for just speed in some cases it may be better to just buy a faster chip and MB. If you are in it for the fun of OCing and pimping out your box then go for it.
:)

I would love to get one of those systems, but I am just a poor programmer:(

[OverClocka]

well, getting koolance would be much cheaper, koolance is around $250, and buying a 3.06ghz chip is $600+, 2.53ghz i got for around $250...that saves me $100, also getting liquid cooling would let me overclock my video card, and having liquid cooling is cool, so i can brag about it to my friends ;)

[causticVapor]

Actually, 3GHz from 2.53GHz, for a P4, is not that big of a jump. Some chips do it more easily than others -- the stock HSF should be fine. ;)

[Giblet Plus!]

If you want to go the water cooling route, don't waste $$$$ on Koolance. Make yourself a custom system instead. For $250, you could get a killer system using these things:

White Water block for P4
$110

http://jpiperformance.com/whitewater1.jpg
http://www.overclockers.com/articles692/

Cooler Core Combo
$48

http://dtekcustoms.safeshopper.com/images/br0t404o.jpg
http://dtekcustoms.safeshopper.com/19/44.htm?308

Danner Mag 5 500 gph pump
$50

http://www.petsmart.com/images/product/large/v602381.jpg
http://www.petsmart.com/fish/shopping/water_pumps/products/product_770.shtml

8 feet of 1/2 ID Clearflex tubing
$12
http://dtekcustoms.safeshopper.com/images/bo0lspop.jpg
http://dtekcustoms.safeshopper.com/20/162.htm?308

And assorted doo dads - $20

All for $240, and about 10C better than a Koolance. :p

[causticVapor]

For $240, case not included. :p

10C less is anyway achievable on a koolance with a fan over the voltage regulator, which you will need anyway in a watercooled system.

Really gib, this is childish.

[Giblet Plus!]

What the heck is a voltage regulator? Is it some Koolance proprietary thingy?

The 10C figure is true. If you don't believe me, go over to here (http://forum.oc-forums.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=71) and ask around. :p