Is Q6600 @ 3.0ghz w/stock cooler possible?

[gguerra]

Although I've built many boxes I'm new to OC'ing

I am attempting to piece together a system as follows: Sort of on a budget
I'm not a gamer, I want the system for video production, audio, and apps

Questions:
1. Can I OC it to 3Ghz by just upping the FSB i.e. (339 x 9 = 3051) and use a stock cooler
2. Will the cpu air duct fit over a bigger aftermarket cooler? or does the duct make a difference


CPU: Intel Q6600 (Dont know which stepping yet since I'm just placing the order with newegg)

Mobo: ASUS P5K-VM LGA 775 Intel G33 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
FSB:1333/1066MHz

RAM: Kingston HyperX 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit
Timing: 5-5-5-15, CAS Latency: 5

Case: Cooler Master: 450PS, 120mm fan intake, 120mm fan exhaust, cpu air duct

Thanks

[stncttr908]

On the stock cooler I'd doubt it. If you have the G0 stepping Q6600 it might be possible, but still unlikely. The duct really doesn't do anything so it's definitely worth installing an aftermarket cooler.

[hell_of_doom227]

I replaced stock cooler with Zalman 9700. I didn't overclock it yet. CPU idles 28C load 36C

[newfiejudd]

I have my Q6600 running at 3.2 on air with a TT extreme 120 cooler. It hasn't exceeded 56 degrees C yet. I think i could push it a little bit more but I got a good deal on a QX6850 so that will be going in this weekend.

[DiscipleDOC]

I have my Q6600 running at 3.2 on air with a TT extreme 120 cooler. It hasn't exceeded 56 degrees C yet. I think i could push it a little bit more but I got a good deal on a QX6850 so that will be going in this weekend.
What are your bios settings?

fsb = ?
mem = ?
CPU multiplier = ?
Mem timing settings = ?
CMD = ?

Advanced Mem settings:
tRRD = ?
tRC = ?
tWR = ?
tWTR = ?
tREF = ?
tRD = ?
tRFC = ?
Async Latency = ?


Enhanced C1 (C1E) = ?
Exec. Disable Bit = ?
Virtualization Technology = ?
Enhanced Intel Speedstep Technology = ?
LDT Frequency = ?

VOLTAGE:?
Vcore = ?
Memory = ?
1.2 HT = ?
NB Core = ?
SB Core = ?
CPU VTT Core = ?
DDR2 Termination volts = ?
3.3v = ?
5v = ?
12v = ?

DDR2 Controller Ref volt = auto
DDR2 Channel A Ref volt = auto
DDR2 Channel B Ref volt = auto

Nvidia GPU EX = Enabled
SLI Ready Memory = Disabled

[Legend]

I replaced stock cooler with Zalman 9700. I didn't overclock it yet. CPU idles 28C load 36C

Both the tuniq tower and ultra 120 are far better coolers for the Q6600. The Zalman 9700 is such an overated cooler.

[Legend]

On the stock cooler I'd doubt it.

It will depend on if he has to raise his Vcore much if any at all. Most likely it will do 3ghz on stock voltages and the stock cooler will have no problem with that.


A few people have gotten even higher on the stock cooler with the G0 stepping.

[hell_of_doom227]

It does really god job for me...

[Legend]

It does really god job for me...


Thats cool man, Im not trying to imply that its a bad cooler or anything. Its just that the best coolers for a quad atm seem to be the tuniq tower and the ultra 120.

[gguerra]

I went ahead and ordered a MASSCOOL 8WA740 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835150081&Tpk=8WA740). Not a high end cooler but it should improve on the Intel HSF. I was planning on leaving the vcore setting at stock levels.

I did a search and found this thread which claims he got 3.6 with stock cooler.. http://www.nvnews.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=1422688

I'm wondering if I will need to change any other settings besides FSB

[hell_of_doom227]

Thats cool man, Im not trying to imply that its a bad cooler or anything. Its just that the best coolers for a quad atm seem to be the tuniq tower and the ultra 120.

I agree...

[Legend]

I went ahead and ordered a MASSCOOL 8WA740 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835150081&Tpk=8WA740). Not a high end cooler but it should improve on the Intel HSF. I was planning on leaving the vcore setting at stock levels.

I did a search and found this thread which claims he got 3.6 with stock cooler.. http://www.nvnews.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=1422688

I'm wondering if I will need to change any other settings besides FSB


I doubt seriously that cooler is any better if not worse then the stock heatsink.

For $5 more you would have been far better off with this one.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134

[Libertysyclone]

Yes its possible, I hit 3.6 and was there for about a week on the stock cooler. It would load at 68*C 1.4V (Now 3.2Ghz 1.35v 59*C Until the WC is finished)

You also have to consider other things like case flow and ambient temps.

I see 100+CFM through the case

My normal ambient temps at my computer are 66-68*F

I LOVED my Tuniq Tower on my E6600. I think that currently its the best bang for your buck.

Good luck in OC'ing

[mythy]

What are your bios settings?

fsb = setto 333
mem = adjust ratio to 1-1 to start
CPU multiplier = leave stock
Mem timing settings = settoauto
CMD =wtfis this?!?!

Advanced Mem settings:
AUTO!!!


Enhanced C1 (C1E) = OFF!!!!
Exec. Disable Bit = doesnt matter
Virtualization Technology = v
Enhanced Intel Speedstep Technology = OFF!!!
LDT Frequency = WTF IS THIS?!?!

VOLTAGE:?
Vcore = depends on boards Vdrop try 1.35(safe noraml voltage)
Memory = STOCK
1.2 HT = STOCK
NB Core = STOCK
SB Core = STOCK
CPU VTT Core = STOCK
DDR2 Termination volts = STOCK
3.3v = ?
5v = ?
12v = ?

DDR2 Controller Ref volt = auto
DDR2 Channel A Ref volt = auto
DDR2 Channel B Ref volt = auto

Nvidia GPU EX = Enabled
SLI Ready Memory = Disabled



there you go I filled it in for you. that will get you started at 3GHz after that just upp the FSB thats all. Add cpu voltage if needed nothing else needs adjusting

[gguerra]

I doubt seriously that cooler is any better if not worse then the stock heatsink.

For $5 more you would have been far better off with this one.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134

I considered other coolers but they are all so freakin big, the heatsink you mention is 126mm high which is about 5 inches tall.. Not to mention I dont intend on increasing the voltage to the CPU (unless I have to)

[mythy]

that things crap ;)