Overclocking C2D E8400

[balthalzar]

How far could i overclock this with the stock Intel heatsink fan but, OCZ thermal paste

 

[Mondoman]

The different paste won't make any difference.

 

[balthalzar]

well..how far could i oc? lol

 

[balthalzar]

well?

 

[richardscott]

3-3.6

 

[Oakley707]

I was able to overclock my E8400 to 3.6 with stock voltages and stock heat sink. It really depends on a lot of different things so its difficult to say exactly what you will be able to overclock too.

 

[slo]

That would depend on ambient temps, case temps and airflow, PSU stability and ofcourse the chip itself. Every Chip has its own limits.

 

[Ravenica]

Basically it would depend on your cpu stepping.. If your E8400 has an E0 stepping u might be able to get it quite far.. But if yours is a C0 stepping like mine u might need to pump alot of voltages when overclocking which well lead to an increase in heat and it will require a decent aftermarket cooler..

 

[Gravitational24]

Most i was willing to do was 3.3ghz and my temps were hovering around 60. But with a decent new heatsink my temps dont go over 45c at 3.9ghz. Not every chip is the same though. If you really want the best out of your chip I would definatly ditch the stock HSF and get some decent cooling...