Overclocking Q6600

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I am wondering which overclocking configuration should yield the best system performance?

Q6600: 8x400Mhz=3.2GHz, memory @ 1000Mhz with 6-6-6-18 timings

Q6600: 9x347Mhz=3.12GHz, memory @ 1110Mhz with 7-8-8-24 timings

 

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You likely wont notice a bit of difference in real life performance with the memory running that fast. Either or.

 

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I was thinking along the same line about the memory. I feel like the 1600Mhz FSB is more important than the memory settings. I just wanted to get some other peoples thoughts as well.

 

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Push it higher!

 

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How far do you think I can push it with the HDT-S1283 HSF?

 

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Until the temps hit mid 70's on load... who knows where that is exactly as every chip is different with its voltage needs at X speeds. Not to mention case airflow, ambient temps, etc.

 

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I have (3) 120mm exhaust fans @ 1100 RPM with very good airflow, my voltage is at 1.31 the stock core voltage of my MB is 1.2875. At Idle I am running at 38C. With Prime95 after several hours I am going up to around 56C. When I kick up the FSB more, should I use prime95 as my temp measure?

 

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Instead of a FSB of only 400MHz using the x8 multiplier, try increasing the FSB to 460MHz w/ the x7 mult. = 3.22GHz. This while running a 1:1 FSB : DRAM ratio (333/667 NB strap) = 920MHz effective DRAM frequency at 6-6-6-18.

 

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Anything over 400 FSB just wont work.

 

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I would go with Q6600: 8x400Mhz=3.2GHz, memory @ 1000Mhz with 6-6-6-18timings, processor speed is more important and shows more results in real world applications than anything else.

 

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I have managed to get my system to run stable at 444MHz FSB X 7 = 3.1GHz with a total FSB of 1776MHz. My memory is running at 1110MHz with std SPD timings for 555MHz of 7-8-8-18. Using Prime95 running all night, temps are @ 38C Idle and 58C under load. My voltage is set at 1.3625 which as I understand is within the Q6600 voltage limits. I am very happy to be breaking the 1600MHz barrier that my motherboard max is supposed to be.