Core2 Duo HSF advice

[ShockwaveVT]

I'm looking at overclocking my e6300 a bit, and due to my motherboard (Asus P5NSLI) I'm limited to a light overclock (max around 333MHz FSB). I'm running DDR 667 since there's not much chance of pushing beyond a 333MHz bus.

Right now I'm using the stock Intel HSF, which is keeping things relatively cool - ~39 C idle and 50-52 C load in a room that is around 28 C. Is there any reason I should switch to an after market HSF?

Current setup:
Core 2 Duo E6300 @ stock 1.86 GHz (7x 266 MHz)
RAM:FSB ratio @ 5:4

Target setup:
Core 2 Duo E6300 @ 2.33 GHz (7x 333)
RAM:FSB ratio @ 1:1

 

[RallyMaster]

Light OC? I'd be wary. I'm definitely the type who would opt for a Freezer 7 Pro just to be on the safe side.

 

[KK]

Being the cheapass I am, I'd keep the stock cooler. Whats a few degrees going to hurt.

 

[Dingo1234]

Try undervolting if your MB allows you to, but I really doubt you will see a significant increase in temperature with that OC.

 

[Cardio]

A cheap way that works very well is to buy a fan adapter for about $2 and put a larger fan
like a Scythe fluid bearing 120mm that is about silent and will move a lot of air. Works extremely well. -10c better than with stock fan and much quieter.

 

[VinDSL]

Originally posted by: ShockwaveVT
Right now I'm using the stock Intel HSF, which is keeping things relatively cool - ~39 C idle and 50-52 C load in a room that is around 28 C. Is there any reason I should switch to an after market HSF?

Well... actually you hit the nail right on the head -- whether you realize it or not.

Using myself as an example: I live in central Arizona -- one of the hottest places on Earth, in the summer. However, it's 'winter' now. I have my doors open, as I'm typing. It's probably 60F in here right now. Come 'summer', I'll have my doors closed, and it will be hovering in the 80's in here, off n' on, as the A/C cycles.

So, to answer your question directly, I don't think you will have any problems doing light OC'ing with the stock Intel HSF right now, but you'll probably be over here in the threads, come July, wondering why your CPU is suddenly overheating.

Kapeesh?

 

[VooDooAddict]

Turning off CPU speed throttling helps with stable over clocking.

Turning off the fan throttling on some motherboards keeps the CPU fan running 100% ... if you are concerned about temps.

If you aren't increasing voltage very much then the stock cooler should handle it. (And stock HSF will certainly handle it enough to see if the speed is attainable.)

The only reason I'd suggest getting a new HSF first ... If you plan to upgrade to a HSF that uses a backplate for mounting you'll save yourself lots of time by doing that at the same time as the original install.

 

[aigomorla]

Originally posted by: RallyMaster
Light OC? I'd be wary. I'm definitely the type who would opt for a Freezer 7 Pro just to be on the safe side.

at sub 30dollars with shipping i love this HSF :thumbsup: