Anyone want to recommend some overclocking settings for Q6600?

[gplracer]

I have my new parts listed below. At idle I am now at 32-34C on the cores. What would be a good starting point to get to 3.0ghz? Do most Q6600 need an increase in voltage to do this? I want to go higher but 3.0ghz is a good starting point.

 

[firewolfsm]

read the guide stickied, it really will explain it better than most of us.

 

[myocardia]

I say try 9x333, 9x356, or 9X400. All the other settings, you're going to have to find out on your own, since they'll be different for each system.

 

[gplracer]

Thanks for the tips. I tried 9x333 at the default voltage which is 1.29 in the bios and 1.312 according to cpu-z. Everything is fine so far. I ran 3dmark06 and the temps of all four cores stayed in the high 30s.

 

[F1shF4t]

Originally posted by: gplracer
Thanks for the tips. I tried 9x333 at the default voltage which is 1.29 in the bios and 1.312 according to cpu-z. Everything is fine so far. I ran 3dmark06 and the temps of all four cores stayed in the high 30s.

3dmark is not a good test for that. If you want to make sure its stable use Prime 95 on all four cores or linpack is even better. While priming the max temp I get is around 72C, linpack makes it hit 89C. Here's a Link with more info.

 

[soccerballtux]

or orthos is best IMO.

 

[gplracer]

Thanks for the info. I have used prime 95 in the past and it is already installed. This was just a quick stability test. I know I need to do a longer better test.