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- Nov 2, 2008
This is my very first post here. I attempted to overclock my system based on some info I got online. Unfortunately the info was not enough for me to get stable. I have searched this forum and feel members here have great knowledge. hopefully I can learn more.
@ 3.6ghz Cpu temp on my Q6600 G0 stepping was about 40 degrees celsius or less without load (approx 60 degrees when loaded). I tried twice and both times it was unstable as my system shut down after only 10 minutes in windows. I was able to run cpuz for a short while...to my newbie eyes everything looked ok but then it rebooted. I reset my Cmos and in Bios I made sure I was at default settings so now I'm back to 2.4Ghz
system details:
mobo: Asus Rampage Formula
Bios: 0410 (latest)
Cpu: Q6600 G0 stepping
Ram: G.SKILL DDR2 PC2 8500 (2x2gb)
cpu cooler: Zalman CNPS9700 LED
Video Card: Visiontek HD 4850
Audio: Onboard
Power: Antec 850W TruePower Quattro
OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 64bit sp1
Case: Cooler Master-Cosmos 1000
Problem for me is this was my first attempt @ overclocking. I researched motherboards and decided on Rampage Formula. This board Bios can be overwhelming to such a newb like me.
Can anybody suggest how I can get stable @ 3.6ghz? I would like to try someones recipe for bios settings that would atleast give me a better starting point.
Please let me know what kind of information I can give you so you can help me.
@ 3.6ghz Cpu temp on my Q6600 G0 stepping was about 40 degrees celsius or less without load (approx 60 degrees when loaded). I tried twice and both times it was unstable as my system shut down after only 10 minutes in windows. I was able to run cpuz for a short while...to my newbie eyes everything looked ok but then it rebooted. I reset my Cmos and in Bios I made sure I was at default settings so now I'm back to 2.4Ghz
system details:
mobo: Asus Rampage Formula
Bios: 0410 (latest)
Cpu: Q6600 G0 stepping
Ram: G.SKILL DDR2 PC2 8500 (2x2gb)
cpu cooler: Zalman CNPS9700 LED
Video Card: Visiontek HD 4850
Audio: Onboard
Power: Antec 850W TruePower Quattro
OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 64bit sp1
Case: Cooler Master-Cosmos 1000
Problem for me is this was my first attempt @ overclocking. I researched motherboards and decided on Rampage Formula. This board Bios can be overwhelming to such a newb like me.
Can anybody suggest how I can get stable @ 3.6ghz? I would like to try someones recipe for bios settings that would atleast give me a better starting point.
Please let me know what kind of information I can give you so you can help me.