Overclocking my Q6600 CPU.

[owismail]

Hello everyone, i'm still noob at gaming and PC's and i want to do my first overclock.
I have an Intel core 2 Quad 2.4ghz
MOBO : p5e-vm-do
2GB RAM running at 533mhz
I want to overclock my CPU from 2.4ghz to 3.0ghz.
Temperature :
I'm using an old intel stock cooler ( it's 7-8 years old maybe) (i'm gonna buy a new one to lower my temps) but here are my temps :
36C-40C when idle
40-45C when using google chrome
50C-58C when playing URBAN TERROR
So i want to know how to overclock my CPU from 2.4ghz to 3.0ghz in a safe way ( 600mhz )
And another question please : Does the CPU temperature while gaming depends on games or it is the same ?
Thanks 😀

 

[TechyInAZ]

Yeah, pretty much all q6600s can oc that high.

Temperature doesn't depend on games (except for really old ones to the newest ones).

 

[owismail]

well what if we compare COD black ops II versus Half life 2 ? it could be a difference ?

 

[Obnoxious]

There is a physical mod you can do which makes the BIOS detect your CPU at a higher frequency; this is known as the BSEL mod. The mod will bump up your FSB to 1600MHz, thus effectively increasing your CPU to 3.6GHz.

To apply the BSEL mod, simply get some tape and adhere it to two of your processor pins, like so (notice the brown tape on the bottom row):

(source)

Once you have taped those two BSEL pins, insert your CPU back in and enjoy the boost in FSB; it should be noted however that this mod may not be accepted by all motherboards, the only way to find out is to try it. This method is relatively safe, but you don't have to go down with the BSEL mod, you could always increase FSB via your BIOS.

If the above BSEL mod works for you, your CPU will be clocked at 3.6GHz.

All the best.

 

[chris987]

Hello everyone, i'm still noob at gaming and PC's and i want to do my first overclock.
I have an Intel core 2 Quad 2.4ghz
MOBO : p5e-vm-do
2GB RAM running at 533mhz
I want to overclock my CPU from 2.4ghz to 3.0ghz.
Temperature :
I'm using an old intel stock cooler ( it's 7-8 years old maybe) (i'm gonna buy a new one to lower my temps) but here are my temps :
36C-40C when idle
40-45C when using google chrome
50C-58C when playing URBAN TERROR
So i want to know how to overclock my CPU from 2.4ghz to 3.0ghz in a safe way ( 600mhz )
And another question please : Does the CPU temperature while gaming depends on games or it is the same ?
Thanks 😀

Core 2 Overclocking Guide here you will find what needed for succesful o/c. to sum up i would say. mobo that offers tweaking - sufficient cooling(aftermarket solutions) - a solid psu - plenty of tower airflow.

 

[owismail]

There is a physical mod you can do which makes the BIOS detect your CPU at a higher frequency; this is known as the BSEL mod. The mod will bump up your FSB to 1600MHz, thus effectively increasing your CPU to 3.6GHz.

To apply the BSEL mod, simply get some tape and adhere it to two of your processor pins, like so (notice the brown tape on the bottom row):

(source)

Once you have taped those two BSEL pins, insert your CPU back in and enjoy the boost in FSB; it should be noted however that this mod may not be accepted by all motherboards, the only way to find out is to try it. This method is relatively safe, but you don't have to go down with the BSEL mod, you could always increase FSB via your BIOS.

If the above BSEL mod works for you, your CPU will be clocked at 3.6GHz.

All the best.

Ok, first of all i said i'm a noob at gaming, i struggle when placing CPU heatsink sometimes.. i can't dare to remove the whole CPU and 3.6ghz seems too much for me because i only want 3.0ghz and i don't want overheating problems.
Thanks, anyway

 

[owismail]

Please answer me, CPU temps depends on games or not ?

 

[Obnoxious]

Please answer me, CPU temps depends on games or not ?

Yes. The temperature of your CPU will vary depending on the load. Different games will require more processing power whereas other games won't, hence the temperature completely depends on the load of your CPU, which is dependant upon the game you play.

I'd go with the BSEL mod to be honest, however if you don't, that's fine too; it's completely your decision. When overclocking the FSB via the BIOS, ensure you don't overclock your RAM too, otherwise you'll run into system stability issues and won't be able to overclock your CPU too far. Set your RAM's frequency manually, which will separate the RAM's frequency from your FSB; thus allowing you to take your CPU further, and perhaps even to 3.0GHz.

If you don't manually set your RAM's frequency (or your motherboard can't), it'll be tied in with your FSB; hence you won't be able to achieve much with an overclock.

To be honest, why not purchase a better Core 2 Quad such as the Q9550? That'll give you more of a performance boost rather than overclocking.

All the best.