How much can I OC to?

[dubsu]

My target OC is about 3.4 – 3.6. Anyone been successful at OCing to that with the spec below?

Also, anyone use the Xigmatek spoiler and find it actually conduct additional air down?


COOLER MASTER RC-690
GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
XIGMATEK HDT-S1283
OCZ Reaper HPC Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB)
SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 4870 512MB
Western Digital Caviar Black 640GB
Samsung DVD burner with LightScribe -OEM
COOLER MASTER RC-690
CORSAIR 650TX

 

[dratsabizan]

All CPU's will OC differently, meaning some will go higher than others. But I would say that with that set up, it is a safe bet that you will be able to reach your goal with no problems.

 

[jeanluclariviere]

You using the stock heatsink ? might be something to consider changing if you plan on going past 3.6

 

[Jim_L9]

Is it a G0 (SLACR) Q6600?

 

[dubsu]

Is it a G0 (SLACR) Q6600?

Yes it is.

You using the stock heatsink ? might be something to consider changing if you plan on going past 3.6

Using the XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 with the additional bracket.

 

[Jim_L9]

I think with that hardware you should be able to get to 3.4-3.6, but there is no guarantee.

 

[Priv]

Your setup is more than capable of getting the Q6600 to 3.6GHz. The EP45-UD3x series are really good motherboards for overclocking. Read the guides and you should have no problem.