Core 2 Duo E6600 Overclocking?

[ncovert]

Has anyone overclocked this chip? I have it in my main rig and was wondering how far I could push it with 2Gb (2x1) of Samsung PC2-5300 and an MSI G41M-P33 motherboard. PSU is classic Acbel 550W. Thermaltake AlCu rifle bearing 92mm cooler. Any suggestions on how far I could OC?

[Kiriakos GR]

Re: Core 2 Duo E6600 Overclocking?

Personaly I use in my main box a Q6600.

But just the model of your MB does not sound as great platform for acrobatics.
My advice .. keep it at default.

[kc8adu]

Re: Core 2 Duo E6600 Overclocking?

wont know till you try.
look up cpuz for a good idea of what to expect.some of us have validated our overclocks there.

[ChaosLegionnaire]

Re: Core 2 Duo E6600 Overclocking?

based on ur mobo and ram info. u shud be able to overclock it to around 3ghz using 333fsb and 9 multiplier. vcore needed shud be around 1.35V.

however, as ur mobo only has 3 phase power, u shud not try any extreme oc past 3ghz lest ur board catches fire like the asrock fm2 mini-itx which is currently causing an outrage around the community.

if u can find a better board with at least 6 phase power, overclocking ddr2-800 or 1066 ram and a 120mm or 140mm heatpipe tower cpu cooler, u shud be able to clock it to around 3.6ghz to 3.8ghz. but always be careful. cpus start to give off tons of heat as u approach the 4ghz barrier.

[RJARRRPCGP]

Re: Core 2 Duo E6600 Overclocking?

based on ur mobo and ram info. u shud be able to overclock it to around 3ghz using 333fsb and 9 multiplier. vcore needed shud be around 1.35V.

My E4500 didn't need more than 1.2V for 333x9.0. (2997 Mhz)

[ncovert]

Re: Core 2 Duo E6600 Overclocking?

based on ur mobo and ram info. u shud be able to overclock it to around 3ghz using 333fsb and 9 multiplier. vcore needed shud be around 1.35V.

however, as ur mobo only has 3 phase power, u shud not try any extreme oc past 3ghz lest ur board catches fire like the asrock fm2 mini-itx which is currently causing an outrage around the community.

if u can find a better board with at least 6 phase power, overclocking ddr2-800 or 1066 ram and a 120mm or 140mm heatpipe tower cpu cooler, u shud be able to clock it to around 3.6ghz to 3.8ghz. but always be careful. cpus start to give off tons of heat as u approach the 4ghz barrier.

Right now, it is running stable at 2.7 ghz (300fsb x multiplier 9).

[DJduck]

Re: Core 2 Duo E6600 Overclocking?

If the board allows it, do it. But don't push it too far, if you want to then get some cooling on the cpu vrm.

[Uranium-235]

Re: Core 2 Duo E6600 Overclocking?

I got my C2D 6750 to 3.2, 3.3 if I really try, but I have to keep a blower on the northbridge heatsink (nforce 750i) or it would burn up, cause I maxed out the voltage on it. But right now, it maxes out at about 49C

ok I actually have two high speed fans on it