wanting to oc an e6300

[Dorkenstein]

I have the Core 2 Duo chip paired with DDR-667 memory and a Foxconn 975X7AB SOL series motherboard. Would I be able to get a decent OC (2+ ghz) out of it with the latest bios or would I be better served to save up for a P965 board? Thanks.

 

[Blacklash]

Get a cheap P35 motherboard.

Depending on the features you want:

without raid-

75usd with rebate -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813127031

109usd
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813128059

112usd
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813131189


With raid-

129usd with rebate- great mobo IMO
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813136038

Overclocking on the Blood Iron-

http://www.madshrimps.be/?acti...tpage=2790&articID=611

129usd
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813128050

144usd
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813127029

154usd
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813131196

157usd with rebate and another great MB IMO-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813127030

 

[TC91]

you can try 333mhz x 7 in bios for a 2.33ghz total oc. that is relatively equivalent to the e6550 but without the extra 2mb of l2 cache. that way you dont push your ram, and you most likely dont have to raise any voltages due to the relatively low oc. but test it with prime 95 anyways to insure stability. that way you dont have to purchase a p35 board and you can save some money. i dont think you should save up for another board as of yet since the 975 boards are still pretty capable.