[CPU] Q6600 3.2ghz

[ryanb213]

I hope some one can help me!!
I am trying to get my Q6600 overclocked to 3.4ghz (G0) stepping and I can't get it right it always bluescreens or doesn't even boot. I have tried multiple thing messing around in the bios I can get it to 3.2ghz but I really want to push it to 3.4ghz
Specs
Q6600 (G0)
XFX 780i mobo
4gb Dominator Ram
300 WD Vraptor
XFX 9800gtx+
750 Ultra PSU

Voltages
CPU 1.5v
CPU FSB 1.5v
RAM 2.2v
SPP 1.45v

 

[teamlosigp]

are u using the factory cooler cause if u are good luck and btw even on high end air cooling 1.5vlts is definitly not long term voltage mines at 3.6@1.43 every chip is different tho

 

[ryanb213]

Im using a Zalman 120mm cooler on it

 

[teamlosigp]

well try it out but every chip is different, and make sure ur fsb:memory ratio is 1:1

 

[Liderc]

Your voltages are way too high, I get 3.4 with mine at around 1.35-7. I wouldn't suggest anything over 1.45 unless your watercooling. There is no way the 780 has that much vdroop that you need such a high voltage. I'd get your voltages under control before you continue to 3.4.

 

[Zecow]

voltage are too high.. i'm on 3.6 at 1.45v. Nvidia chips aren't that good in OCing.

 

[teamlosigp]

stfu nvidia chipsets are pretty good my Q6600 is at 3.9ghz@1.43 on a 680ilt mobo, nvidia chipsets just have bad vdrop eg in the bios it says im at 1.5065 but im at 1.43

 

[rob_cunningham]

I've hit 3.4 with my q6600 using 1.375v. I've also got a 780i mobo. check out my posts with settings i used...

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/249782-11-prime-running-temps-quick-reply

I'm about to upgrade my cooler (when my AS5 arrives) and temps should decrease dramatically. I found the biggest difference was increasing the voltage to my ram and NB due to the higher FSB - i'm using 425x8 btw.

All is working well at 3.4ghz although i had a couple of problems due to my graphics card.

 

[Guest]

nvidia chipsets aren't as good as intel chipsets at OCing i think was the point.

nividia chipsets have gotten a lot better from the 580/680 days.

 

[teamlosigp]

remember the 680 is 2 yrs old, if it was still the king of ocing that would mean intel sucks

 

[doublejz]

I know I couldnt even get my pc to post without having the vcore 1.4 or higher.


Just for reference heres what i had to run for 3.2 ghz

FSB 1600
Unlinked
Vcore - 1.41325v
DRAM - 2.110v - OCZ
HT - 1.44v
NB - 1.44v
SB 1.56v

VID in Vista - 1.34v