Overclocking a Core 2 Duo.

[pingasedornot]

I wonder, how much can an Core 2 Duo e6550 be overclocked? My motherboard is a MSI P6N SLI V2. I'm thinking of overclocking it a bit so I can get a little more performance. I'm using an Intel Cooler, but the CPU doesn't run hot, it never goes above 60 degrees Celsius under full load. I also use 4 GB of RAM at 400 mhz, DDR2.

 

[cin19]

You should read the oc guides first, then try yourself.

I add the guide, you may find more if you want.
http://hexus.net/tech/tech-explained/cpu/9808-intel-core-2-duo-basic-overclocking-guide-beginners/
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/272292-29-core-overclocking-guide

 

[william p]

if you can control Voltage and FSB on that MB then the E7500, E7600 overclock nicely with a bump to 1333fsb. Here is a CPU support list.
https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/support/P6N_SLI_V2#support-cpu
Here are some builds. It supports 130W CPUs, and 1333 fsb (QX6850) I'm puzzled that the Q9400 runs but no Q9650, or QX9650 are found.
http://www.userbenchmark.com/System/MSI-P6N-SLI/5507
It shouldn't take a lot of cooling for a 65W CPU, and a 4GHz 2 Core should be within reach.