Before I begin, here are my system specs:
OS: Windows XP SP3
CPU: Q6600 G0 Stepping <@ 2.4Ghz stock> w/Tuniq Tower 120 Cooler (fan on full throttle)
GPU: GTX 460 1GB (stock)
MB: Asus P5N32-e SLi with latest bios 1903 (Website-->) http://usa.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=vBZLIBtPzYB2bLcb
Memory: 2GB dual channel pc2-6400 Crucial Memory.. (I forget what model but it was definitely on the qvl of my moboi)
Antec 900 Case which has tons of fans, keeps everything pretty chilly..
I have a pending thread in another section here which discusses my next build (2600K based) but I just want to mess around with this rig for now. But I also don't want to blow anything up lol
I finally got my Q6600 @ 2.4Ghz to OC above 2.81Ghz (was never getting pass bios screen if I tried anything) which was through the AI overclocking at 10% (15% and 20% wouldn't boot either). I finally decided to go through manual options and after reading a few topics about my same CPU and mobo.. so I copied some of the volts they used when they said were stable when OC'd at 3Ghz (CPU-Z reads it at 3000.5 MHz and keeps changing but just the decimal spot)(Core Temp reads it at 2999.71MHz)(Windows shows 3GHz)
I believe my OC'd is running stable. I ran intelburntest, which I read was supposedly good for testing OCs. I could only run the standard option, since I have 2GB ram and for some reason memory available never got close.. I passed all 5 tests, averaging around 35 seconds to complete (each stress test). Core Temp shows my CPU is running on each core at 49C 48C 39C 40C on idle. I also had speedfan but I really don't know how to read it.. it also shows CPU temp at 64C (same time I checked Core Temp).
Anyway, since it seems stable (haven't run 3D games or 3D benchmarks yet) so far.. I was wondering if I could keep using the voltage I'm using or gradually go down and keep testing.. Here are the voltages I'm currently using:
Vcore: 1.4375v (I tried something higher at first but it crashed so bad it reverted my bios settings lol)
Memory: 2.1v (since thats what it's rated at)
1.2VT: 1.35v
NB: 1.35v
SB: 1.5
CPU VTT:1.35v
FSB in bios is 1330 (333.30x9)
Memory Timings at 4, 4, 4, 12, 2T and at stock 800Mhz (unlinked)
All Spectrum options disabled, basically everything in that one screen is disabled.. Speed step and GPU ex options disabled..
Are my voltages off? I'm stable at 3GHz for the first time (after so many failed attempts) and I like the speed improvement so far (apps launching much quicker).
Thanks in advance!
Also, I'm going to be updating this thread with further benchmarks to see if my computer locks up or reboots.
OS: Windows XP SP3
CPU: Q6600 G0 Stepping <@ 2.4Ghz stock> w/Tuniq Tower 120 Cooler (fan on full throttle)
GPU: GTX 460 1GB (stock)
MB: Asus P5N32-e SLi with latest bios 1903 (Website-->) http://usa.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=vBZLIBtPzYB2bLcb
Memory: 2GB dual channel pc2-6400 Crucial Memory.. (I forget what model but it was definitely on the qvl of my moboi)
Antec 900 Case which has tons of fans, keeps everything pretty chilly..
I have a pending thread in another section here which discusses my next build (2600K based) but I just want to mess around with this rig for now. But I also don't want to blow anything up lol
I finally got my Q6600 @ 2.4Ghz to OC above 2.81Ghz (was never getting pass bios screen if I tried anything) which was through the AI overclocking at 10% (15% and 20% wouldn't boot either). I finally decided to go through manual options and after reading a few topics about my same CPU and mobo.. so I copied some of the volts they used when they said were stable when OC'd at 3Ghz (CPU-Z reads it at 3000.5 MHz and keeps changing but just the decimal spot)(Core Temp reads it at 2999.71MHz)(Windows shows 3GHz)
I believe my OC'd is running stable. I ran intelburntest, which I read was supposedly good for testing OCs. I could only run the standard option, since I have 2GB ram and for some reason memory available never got close.. I passed all 5 tests, averaging around 35 seconds to complete (each stress test). Core Temp shows my CPU is running on each core at 49C 48C 39C 40C on idle. I also had speedfan but I really don't know how to read it.. it also shows CPU temp at 64C (same time I checked Core Temp).
Anyway, since it seems stable (haven't run 3D games or 3D benchmarks yet) so far.. I was wondering if I could keep using the voltage I'm using or gradually go down and keep testing.. Here are the voltages I'm currently using:
Vcore: 1.4375v (I tried something higher at first but it crashed so bad it reverted my bios settings lol)
Memory: 2.1v (since thats what it's rated at)
1.2VT: 1.35v
NB: 1.35v
SB: 1.5
CPU VTT:1.35v
FSB in bios is 1330 (333.30x9)
Memory Timings at 4, 4, 4, 12, 2T and at stock 800Mhz (unlinked)
All Spectrum options disabled, basically everything in that one screen is disabled.. Speed step and GPU ex options disabled..
Are my voltages off? I'm stable at 3GHz for the first time (after so many failed attempts) and I like the speed improvement so far (apps launching much quicker).
Thanks in advance!
Also, I'm going to be updating this thread with further benchmarks to see if my computer locks up or reboots.