Ready for my Q6600 overclock

sean126 · February 15th, 2008

OK guys, got my power supply situation taken care of and I've got the q6600 (GO stepping). Looks like my stock Vcore is 1.28.

1. Whats a healthy Vcore for hitting 3.0 or perhaps 3.2...which is what I'd like to get.

I'd like to keep my temps under 60 (for the 3.2) if I can...If not, I guess I'll have to live with 3.0.

Same motherboard as in signature.

2. I can keep the other settings the same as when I OC'd my e6600 can't I? Like... FSB --1.4, MCH--1.55 and ICH--1.05

thanks

RangerXLT8 · February 15th, 2008

Well quads put out alot of heat. The zalman may be able to handle it. As for vcore, all processors are different. A G0 stepping should need no more then 1.4v to hit 3.2.

**Capper** · February 15th, 2008

The HardwareLogic Overclocking Guide

This is still very much a work in progress, but i'll make it visible because there is some good information in there that should help you get started.

Tech Geek Deluxe · February 15th, 2008

I am at 1.34 V Core and at 3.2GHZ super Stable. [CPU-Z shows it at 1.31-1.32 due to droop]

Temps are 37 Idle and 51 Load. I upped several of my voltages just a tiny bit from default to ensure a stable OC.

Gemini 2 AC5 Diamond Carbon heat transfer skin. [Likely only 7 degrees saved with all that work]

You may need to up your South bridge voltage a tad. [Ooops ... ICH = Southbridge]

sean126 · February 15th, 2008

Thanks fellas.

Tech Geek.....forgive my stupidity, but which one is the northbridge? The MCH or the ICH and what is "a tad"? 0.05, 0.10?

I overclocked before...but really, GVBlake gave ALOT of hand holding. The only thing I'm unsure of right now are the voltage settings.

Tech Geek Deluxe · February 15th, 2008

.05 is a good start ... I have 2 Asus boards [P5B deluxe and Plus] The Kids mobos ... I forget which one is the Northbridge tho.

FSB --1.4, MCH--1.55 and ICH--1.05 ... [This is what you have] I wouldn't take the FSB any higher, the MCH is good ... but the ICH is fine at 1.10 as i recall.

Quakindude · February 15th, 2008

MCH is the NB and ICH is the SB IIRC correctly.

Tech Geek Deluxe · February 15th, 2008

Thanks Quake ... I believe that is it. I never took my ASUS over 1.6 on the MCH setting.

sean126 · February 15th, 2008

I need to run 4 instances of super PI, correct? or just one?

**Capper** · February 15th, 2008

just one

February 15th, 2008	#1
sean126 Educated Idiot Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 222	Ready for my Q6600 overclock OK guys, got my power supply situation taken care of and I've got the q6600 (GO stepping). Looks like my stock Vcore is 1.28. 1. Whats a healthy Vcore for hitting 3.0 or perhaps 3.2...which is what I'd like to get. I'd like to keep my temps under 60 (for the 3.2) if I can...If not, I guess I'll have to live with 3.0. Same motherboard as in signature. 2. I can keep the other settings the same as when I OC'd my e6600 can't I? Like... FSB --1.4, MCH--1.55 and ICH--1.05 thanks Antec 900 Q6600, GO stepping, 3.21 MHz P5w DH Deluxe Sapphire Radeon X1950 Pro 512mb 2 Gb OCZ platinum revision 2 DDR2 6400 800hz OC to 892mhz Lapped Zalman 9700 nt 150gb raptor 320gb seagate PC Power & Cooling 750w PSU (2) lite-on 20x dvd burners 22 inch HP w2207 monitor. :ridinghorse:

February 15th, 2008	#2
RangerXLT8 Worker Ant Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 956	Re: Ready for my Q6600 overclock Well quads put out alot of heat. The zalman may be able to handle it. As for vcore, all processors are different. A G0 stepping should need no more then 1.4v to hit 3.2. Quad Core Xeon 3210@3.22ghz GA-EP35C-DS3R 460FSB x 7 -- 60mm Delta fan on NB 2x2gb Patriot Viper DDR3-1333 Sapphire 4870 512mb GDDR5 2x Raptor 150 ADFD RAID 0--WD320YS RE 16mb Storage Samsung Super WriteMaster 20x DVDRW X-Fi eXtremeGamer w\Logitech Z-2300 Silverstone OP650 54A 12v Rail @50C DamgerDen Torture Rack--MC-TDX--Black Ice GTX240--MCP355 Rev 2--Swiftech MicroRes-- Tygon 3603 3/8"ID Logitech G5 - Logitech LX-710 wireless KB Vista Ultimate 64

February 15th, 2008	#3
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February 15th, 2008	#4
Tech Geek Deluxe Eat from the right tree Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 792	Re: Ready for my Q6600 overclock I am at 1.34 V Core and at 3.2GHZ super Stable. [CPU-Z shows it at 1.31-1.32 due to droop] Temps are 37 Idle and 51 Load. I upped several of my voltages just a tiny bit from default to ensure a stable OC. Gemini 2 AC5 Diamond Carbon heat transfer skin. [Likely only 7 degrees saved with all that work] You may need to up your South bridge voltage a tad. [Ooops ... ICH = Southbridge] Main: 3ghzQ6600, Gemini2, IP35 Pro, PC 610W PSU, 4GB 6400, XP Pro, 500GB raid 0, 22" + (2)19" WS LCD's w/ Palit 9600 GT and Dual Core Notebook. Cambridge # 12 Portable, Rode Podcaster Fios-15mbs Server: 3.6ghzE3110 Big Typhoon, Gigabyte P35-DS4, 550VX PSU, 8GB DDR2 8000, XP 64, 320GB raid 0, (2) 19" WS LCD, XFX 9600GT, HT 550Pro, BoomTube Portable VidServer: 3ghzQ6600, Nirvana, BloodIron, PC 610W PSU, 4GB 6400, XP Pro, ATI, Bose Sound. Draft-N LanBox: IceCube, 3.6ghzE8400, HDT, EVGA mATX, PSU, 2GB, XP, XFX, 500Gb Sata. Last edited by Tech Geek Deluxe; February 15th, 2008 at 15:44. Reason: Wasn't sure which was north or south bridge.

February 15th, 2008	#5
sean126 Educated Idiot Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 222	Thanks fellas. Tech Geek.....forgive my stupidity, but which one is the northbridge? The MCH or the ICH and what is "a tad"? 0.05, 0.10? I overclocked before...but really, GVBlake gave ALOT of hand holding. The only thing I'm unsure of right now are the voltage settings. Antec 900 Q6600, GO stepping, 3.21 MHz P5w DH Deluxe Sapphire Radeon X1950 Pro 512mb 2 Gb OCZ platinum revision 2 DDR2 6400 800hz OC to 892mhz Lapped Zalman 9700 nt 150gb raptor 320gb seagate PC Power & Cooling 750w PSU (2) lite-on 20x dvd burners 22 inch HP w2207 monitor. :ridinghorse:

February 15th, 2008	#6
Tech Geek Deluxe Eat from the right tree Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 792	Re: Ready for my Q6600 overclock .05 is a good start ... I have 2 Asus boards [P5B deluxe and Plus] The Kids mobos ... I forget which one is the Northbridge tho. FSB --1.4, MCH--1.55 and ICH--1.05 ... [This is what you have] I wouldn't take the FSB any higher, the MCH is good ... but the ICH is fine at 1.10 as i recall. Main: 3ghzQ6600, Gemini2, IP35 Pro, PC 610W PSU, 4GB 6400, XP Pro, 500GB raid 0, 22" + (2)19" WS LCD's w/ Palit 9600 GT and Dual Core Notebook. Cambridge # 12 Portable, Rode Podcaster Fios-15mbs Server: 3.6ghzE3110 Big Typhoon, Gigabyte P35-DS4, 550VX PSU, 8GB DDR2 8000, XP 64, 320GB raid 0, (2) 19" WS LCD, XFX 9600GT, HT 550Pro, BoomTube Portable VidServer: 3ghzQ6600, Nirvana, BloodIron, PC 610W PSU, 4GB 6400, XP Pro, ATI, Bose Sound. Draft-N LanBox: IceCube, 3.6ghzE8400, HDT, EVGA mATX, PSU, 2GB, XP, XFX, 500Gb Sata.

February 15th, 2008	#7
Quakindude I'm Diggin it! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort Rucker, AL. Posts: 2,754 Blog Entries: 7	Re: Ready for my Q6600 overclock MCH is the NB and ICH is the SB IIRC correctly. Q6600@ 3.2GHz w/ CNPS9700 \| EVGA 780i \| 2Gb Corsair DDR2-800 \| EVGA GTX 280 1Gb Video \| 1x WD 640Gb HDD, 2x Seagate 400Gb HDD, 1x250Gb WD \| 2x Samsung SH-203B Opticals \| Antec 900 \| ABS/Tagan BZ700 700W PSU

February 15th, 2008	#10
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