Break-in time for new AMD 2500+?

[unknown9]

Hello all, just got my new rig all setup

Is there a certain amount of "break-in time" your suppose to let the computer idle for with a new proccesor/pad (or paste, but in my case - its a pad). Also, the BIOS keeps telling me its at 37* C (which is okay with me), but every now and then if will flicker to 15* C
As long as it's at 37* C or below im fine with that, but the "flickering" couldn't mean that the sensor is broke, could it?

Thanks,
Unknown9


PS: Merry Christmas everyone!

[fuzzielitlpanda]

the thermal paste does take a few days to finally set, but there isnt really a break in period for the processor itself. when i got mine, i started overclocking right away hehe. your temperature sensor does seem kind of broken, but check your temps with multiple programs to see if there is an avg.

[thekingofpain]

If im putting something together with high performance in mind (eventual overclocking) i'll usually put it thru a series of loops stressing/burning in components at a default setting for a day or so before maxing things out...

[unknown9]

I have not yet attached the HD, becuase i just wanted to make sure it would boot up fine (post, etc). So when I get my OS reinstalled i'll double check the temp's with MBM 5.

Thanks all

[unknown9]

Wahoo, it's all setup and I'm posting from the new rig!!!

I know this is fairly simple, but its running at 1094 mhz. I need to raise something or other in the BIOS, what is it?

BTW, I'm running on PC2100 ram, not PC2700 yet. (I plan on running at 333 fsb mhz)

[The Real Bingo]

This is funny unknown and I both have 2500+ and got em running today. Its a shame though I wont have XP Pro on it till Sunday I think,

I believe you would raise the multiplyer in the BIOS.

[unknown9]

Would anybody be so kind to tell me what to raise it to?

If i had my PC2700 ram, i would be sure to raise it to 333, but i dont......i have pc2100 right now, so should i raise it to 266?

Also, when i boot up it says my memory frequency is at 100mhz, whats this mean?

???

[thekingofpain]

Select the 133 fsb in your bios for now its set at 100---

Hmmm---- now I see---is it a 333 2500+ by any chance?

Just run the fsb up---slowly approach and see if itl do 166---maybe you can ditch the other mem if what you have is up to it...

[fuzzielitlpanda]

if its quality memory set your fsb to 166, maybe even more! i pushed my processor quite a bit the first day i had it. i went up to 219x11.

[Starfury_2260]

the normal settings for the 2500+ is 11x166