need some info and tips on my new CPU

[kaitlin4599]

ok so a friend of mine game me his old QS6850 CPU he also gave me an air cooler and a mobo below are pix of what i got from him. i need some info before i start to overclock this CPU.

#1 i need to know what the max temp is for this cpu some sites say 60 degrees celsius others say 70-80
#2 how well can this cpu reach a stable overclock of 4.0-4.5GHz
#3 is there a good overclocking guide for this cpu like a qx6850 specific or cdq specific oc guide?

edit almost forgot ram will be 2 2gb sticks of ddr2 ocz pc26400 ram sticks with ocz heat spreaders from the factory as well as arctic MX-2 thermal paste

also if i decide to water cool this cpu would this be a good AIO choice?

http://www.coolermaster.com/cooling/cpu-liquid-cooler/masterliquid-pro-120/

 

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Core2duo guide should work fine

 

[kaitlin4599]

Core2duo guide should work fine

ok any idea on temps for this cpu in terms of whats the highest safe temp i can go without frying the cpu

 

[trents]

100c I think but I would not run it for extended periods above 80c.

 

[kaitlin4599]

100c I think but I would not run it for extended periods above 80c.

i will try to keep it under 70c if possible

 

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Above 70 when stress testing fine it won't hit that for gaming. I would aim for 80 when stressed, 60-70 gaming.