intel overclock

Apophis · Rated PG Joined: 03 Aug 2008 Posts: 1

Hello there wondering if anybody can give me some input with my overclock heres my stats.
CPU: intel quad core q6600 at 2.4 ghz (My buddy gave me his cpu fan that came with his qx9650)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L
Video card: Sapphire radeon x1600 pro 512 mb (upgrading soon)
PSU: 650 watt cooler master
HDD: 500 GB
Case: Cooler master cm 690 with 7 fans ( two 120mm fans on the top, two 120mm fans on the right side, one 120mm in the back in front, and a 80mm right behind the cpu)
RAM: 3.25 GB

I cant think if u need anything else if u do let me know thanks Smile

**Jason** · Posted: Sun, 03 Aug 2008 08:43:04 Post Subject:

Sounds like you have the basics for a decent overclock, but two things catch my eye... The stock cooler may limit things. You will get something out of it, but not as much as if you got a good aftermarket cooler. And how is that memory configured? 3.25GB is an odd number. Like a 1GB, a 2GB, and a 256MB module? Matched pairs might be best.

Some related threads:
http://www.bigbruin.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12904
http://www.bigbruin.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16436

Othrewise, just start raising the frontside bus with everything else fixed and see how high you can go... but be reasonable and keep an eye on CPU temperatures and stability.

Welcome! Wave

acruxksa · Posted: Sun, 03 Aug 2008 14:14:21 Post Subject:

I'm guessing he has two 2gb modules, but either the system or the 32bit os is only recognizing 3.25gb. Seems about right with a 512mb video card. If you in fact have a 64bit os and still only see 3.25gb you need to enable memory remapping in the bios.
Follow the links Dr. Feelgood posted and that should get you off to a good start. I can't stress enough how important it is to get a better cpu cooler though. Until you do I wouldn't go beyond 2.8ghz - 3.0ghz. and step lightly when it comes to vcore voltages.

Do you know what stepping the q6600 is? B3 or G0?