More OC issues need solving

[LordPonce]

I tried setting my cpu to 2.7 Ghz (q6600 stock 2.4) and it failde. Failed boot and reset to 2.4 Ghz. How can I get it off stock?

 

[epicoverclock]

Increase the vcore by a small amount

 

[Dogsnake]

Take a read through this; sounds like you are new to O.C.ing. (http://www.overclock.net/t/289573/my-experience-overclocking-the-q6600-a-basic-guide-walkthrough)

 

[LordPonce]

Take a read through this; sounds like you are new to O.C.ing. (http://www.overclock.net/t/289573/my-experience-overclocking-the-q6600-a-basic-guide-walkthrough)

I am. Is increasing the voltage safe?

 

[Dogsnake]

You are asking advice about O.C. and have not provided and hardware specs. MB, Memory, CPU cooler, PSU, case, case cooling...nothing. So to give you advice is not possible. The article takes you through the steps and gives examples. Each set of changes must be tested for stability. Not all cpu of the same model are the same. Some O.C. better some not so good. Sample variability. Since you have no idea what you are doing I would say no it is not safe.

 

[LordPonce]

You are asking advice about O.C. and have not provided and hardware specs. MB, Memory, CPU cooler, PSU, case, case cooling...nothing. So to give you advice is not possible. The article takes you through the steps and gives examples. Each set of changes must be tested for stability. Not all cpu of the same model are the same. Some O.C. better some not so good. Sample variability. Since you have no idea what you are doing I would say no it is not safe.

MB: Ga-965P-DS4
RAM: 8gb 800Mhz, running in flex mode
Cooler:Arctic Alpine 11 rev.2
One 80mm case fan, unsure of the case itself

Will touching the vcore at all ruin my cpu/mb was the question. I'll re read the article though

 

[Dogsnake]

You could damage the cpu if you raise it to high. Also if you cooling solution is not adequate, raising the voltage increases the heat produced, you could damage the cpu. Most likely the system will become unstable before damage but that is not always the case. FYI increasing 2.4 to 2.7 will yield not practical real world performance gains. Benchmarks would show a performance difference but in terms of game performance or productivity software improvement there will be none.

 

[LordPonce]

You could damage the cpu if you raise it to high. Also if you cooling solution is not adequate, raising the voltage increases the heat produced, you could damage the cpu. Most likely the system will become unstable before damage but that is not always the case. FYI increasing 2.4 to 2.7 will yield not practical real world performance gains. Benchmarks would show a performance difference but in terms of game performance or productivity software improvement there will be none.

My target is 3.0 GHz. Would there be a difference? My cooling is pretty good for Australia and air cooling.

 

[Dogsnake]

Yes going to 3ghz would produce performance improvements. Your cooling solution is not one of the best temp. reduction. That cooler was made for low noise primarily. So you may have heat issues. Here is a video showing how to O.C. your system to 3ghz (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kf_hSIpa0A). Your cpu has a max temp. of 70c. Your O.C. under full load during stress testing needs to be 60c-65c at the most. You will need to download and use (http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html)-this will verify your O.C. settings; (http://download.cnet.com/Prime95-32-bit/3000-2053_4-192895.html)-this is for stress testing. You should run the test for a few hours at least. Many run it for up to 24hrs and positive proof of stability. There are tests that max the cpu, memory and a blend of the two. Blend run for 3-5 hrs. is a good starting point.; (http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/real_temp.html)-This is a very good temp. monitor that you can run at the same time as Prime 95 to watch temp. behavior. If the stress testing shows any errors you should consider decreasing the O.C. until a stable system is obtained. In the end you may find you need better cooling for the O.C. you want. As always I am not recommending anything and any O.C. is your choice and acceptance of the risks that come with it. G.L.

 

[LordPonce]

Yes going to 3ghz would produce performance improvements. Your cooling solution is not one of the best temp. reduction. That cooler was made for low noise primarily. So you may have heat issues. Here is a video showing how to O.C. your system to 3ghz (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kf_hSIpa0A). Your cpu has a max temp. of 70c. Your O.C. under full load during stress testing needs to be 60c-65c at the most. You will need to download and use (http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html)-this will verify your O.C. settings; (http://download.cnet.com/Prime95-32-bit/3000-2053_4-192895.html)-this is for stress testing. You should run the test for a few hours at least. Many run it for up to 24hrs and positive proof of stability. There are tests that max the cpu, memory and a blend of the two. Blend run for 3-5 hrs. is a good starting point.; (http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/real_temp.html)-This is a very good temp. monitor that you can run at the same time as Prime 95 to watch temp. behavior. If the stress testing shows any errors you should consider decreasing the O.C. until a stable system is obtained. In the end you may find you need better cooling for the O.C. you want. As always I am not recommending anything and any O.C. is your choice and acceptance of the risks that come with it. G.L.

Thanks heaps, I'll check it out later. I idle at 30 C but used to idle at 55 C before the current cooling setup

 

[LordPonce]

It's too risky, I can't afford a new system, so I'll keep at what I have