hey guys im thinking off getting one of these off ebay , what seteppings would you reccomend me to search for ??
hope you can help .
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hey guys im thinking off getting one of these off ebay , what seteppings would you reccomend me to search for ??
hope you can help .
Check out post #2 in this thread:http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=157690Quote:
Originally Posted by awhir
Is it normal temp for Q6600@3200mhz to go 60C when it is beeing cooled with Big typhoon and the case has 2x120mm fans. Also the voltage in BIOS is set to 1.37. Whats the temperature limit which is recommended ? I'd like to go for 3.6ghz but the temps would go over 65C i guess.. Is it just badly mounted or does the BT really suck?
Q6600 G0, Batch # L737B. vCore 1.500 (BIOS), tried getting to 4Ghz but it wouldn't post no matter what the voltage, however my friend who bought the same batch # as me can do 4.0Ghz+, so I guess it's still based mostly on luck, also sucks that CoreTemp still can't run on Vista X64
3dMark CPU score 5291
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...t505/q6600.jpg
EDIT: just realized u can't see much in the pic, will try and take another later tonight
For me the best is to stay below 70, maybe over 70° your chip will work fine but it's just my psychological limit.Quote:
Originally Posted by varblane
anyone has the l740A batches? how does it preform?
There we go, a screenie that u can actually read
http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/1...2292do0.th.jpg
upgraded to F7 bios today but still no 4.0Ghz clock, Currently still @ 3.8Ghz, 1.50 vCore Bios, Orthos was having affinity mask errors so I Dled the latest prime and ran that with small FFTs, but forgot to take a screenie after a few hours, so here's a more recent one.
737B668 has a vid of 1.325 as shown in coretemp and everest. this particular batch IS hit and miss as far as overall overclock. i have 2, purchased the 2nd one today. both boxes have identical markings pack date is 12/10/07, the first one i bought would only go to 3.8ghz and the one i have now im posting from 4ghz *not prime stable but have had it in my system for 4 minuets now and i never even got this far on the other cpu, just look @ my sig*
L740B126, not A though...Quote:
Originally Posted by intothefantasy
http://www.izipik.com/images/2008011..._Small_FFT.jpg
It is with open window for some minutes. At 24°C ambiant, it is as hot on 2 cores as with my previous L734B at same 3.6GHz but with 1.424 real vcore instead of 1.334v for this one
So, despite the lower vcore, it heats quiet the same as a per clock reference. The delta between cores is up to 7°C usually. I'll try to reseat in few days with some MX-2, then I'll try a vertical mount of my WB. If nothing do it, I could lap it. But this one, despite low vcore is really hot on two cores, the other two are fine. I can easily hit 60°C at 24°C ambiant on that OC
batch L743A689 = crap! i got one with a vid of 1.275 and it easily passes 70c with 1.54 volts on water cooling *dtek plus 2 rads...* it is NOT seated improperly as i reseated it 3 times with the same results. hottest core idles at 41 :down:
i will be exchanging it for a different cpu. my 737B668 with a vid of 1.325 could handle 1.64 volts and would only touch 66c @ 4ghz... wtf:mad:
How the hell did you get 3.8Ghz stable? My L737B687 cries at anything 3.4Ghz, and my VID is same as yours, 1.325v. What's your max o/c stable at 1.485vCore BIOS (approx 1.43v real under load)Quote:
Originally Posted by ZenEffect
here are my settings for q6600 1.325 VID cpu @ 3.8
Ai Overclock Tuner : Manual
OC From CPU Level Up : AUTO
CPU Ratio Control : Manual
- Ratio CMOS Setting : AUTO
FSB Frequency : 422
FSB Strap to North Bridge : 400
PCI-E Frequency: 100
DRAM Frequency: DDR2-1125
DRAM Command Rate : AUTO
DRAM Timing Control: Manual
CAS# Latency : 5
RAS# to CAS# Delay : 5
RAS# Precharge : 5
RAS# ActivateTime : 15
RAS# to RAS# Delay : AUTO
Row Refresh Cycle Time : AUTO
Write Recovery Time : AUTO
Read to Precharge Time : AUTO
Read to Write Delay (S/D) : AUTO
Write to Read Delay (S) : AUTO
Write to Read Delay (D) : AUTO
Read to Read Delay (S) : AUTO
Read to Read Delay (D) : AUTO
Write to Write Delay (S) : AUTO
Write to Write Delay (D) : AUTO
DRAM Static Read Control: AUTO
Ai Clock Twister : Strong
Transaction Booster : AUTO
CPU Voltage : 1.656
CPU PLL Voltage : 1.6
North Bridge Voltage : 1.69
DRAM Voltage : 2.26
FSB Termination Voltage : 1.56
South Bridge Voltage : 1.15
Loadline Calibration : ENABLED
CPU GTL Reference : .63
North Bridge GTL Reference : .67
DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage : AUTO
DDR2 Controller REF Voltage : DDR2_REF
SB 1.5V Voltage : AUTO
NB LED Selection : NB Volt
SB LED Selection : SB Volt
CPU LED Selection : CPU VOlt
Voltiminder LED : DISABLED
CPU Spread Spectrum : Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum : Disabled
Advanced CPU Configuration
CPU Ratio Control : AUTO
- Ratio CMOS Setting : 9
C1E Suppport : ENABLED
CPU TM Function : ENABLED
Vanderpool Technology : ENABLED
Execute Disable Bit : ENABLED
Max CPUID Value Limit : Disabled
maximus formula :up:
just so you know i had 2 737B cpu's 1 i exchanged for this dud L743A but whatever the 737B i exchanged was a dud as well *couldnt get past 3.86Ghz*
both were L737B668, the one i kept is the one that runs up to 4ghz *i can post those settings too if u want
@ 1.43 volts i think i was at 3.4 like you... now i just skip to 1.5 volts and aim to boot at 4ghz and adjust from there
Cheers for the info, maybe one day when i can keep the heat under control and get a real board.
actually just swapping out my cpu for another l737B668 *exact same batch i had before* dropped temps... the L743A689 had a lower vid, ran at lower volts, but was a hotter cpu so yeah... luck of the drawQuote:
Originally Posted by Akane
the p5k is supposed to be a pretty good overclocking motherboard.
so now i have had 2 743A processors, both had a little shiny mark on the top right of the ihs and both have crazy temps and run like crap. avoid this batch.
I just got a L743A866, it has a low VID 1.2250. I have it running WCG at stock speed/Stock Cooler. I am going to test it under water Sunday. I hope it is not as bad as you say...Quote:
Originally Posted by ZenEffect
I have a 737B363 with VID 1.3125v.Actually it's orthos stable at 3200@1.35v. The core temps have a difference od about 7degrees.I use 1605 bios with commando and can't post over 450fsb for now..
So far without testing the new L743A866, my L734B164 is the best out of 5 quads...
http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/8...1ghzar2.th.png
i honestly think that my 734A's properties of very high temps on 2 cores, low on 1 and just high on the last has alot to do with the shiny mark on the top of the cpu. I did not put it there and it was on both processors in the same spot, and both had the EXACT same batch, 743A689... its so frustrating trying to get a really good processor by buying 1 at a time and constantly testing and exchanging that 1... but today, its being swapped for a 740A242 to see how those fare. just fyi ive got this 743A689 prime stable at 3.9 ghz though temps are a bit crazy.. 77c on the hottest core @ 1.56volts. this is why i am returning these... not that they dont overclock well, but THEY GET HOT AS THE FRIGGIN SUN AT LOW VOLTS! if your 743 doesnt have that shiny mark on the top you will probably be ok, but THE FRYS AT WOODLAND HILLS CA HAS A CRAPPY BATCH OF 743A689 WITH A SHINY MARK!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by road-runner
Yeah but mine is a P5K SE, SE = really cutdown crap version. I have no control over any voltage except CPU and DRAM, only 3 phase power and just generally really crap, when I put the CPU under load, there's a buzzing noise coming from the motherboard. I don't think it's really designed to draw this much power.Quote:
Originally Posted by ZenEffect
a couple of hours of reading and the cost of a bit of wire and a few variable resistance trim pots and a soldering iron and you could make something from that. sorry to hear about your mobo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Akane
im testing a L745A675 now, it has a vid of 1.225. im occt testing it now as i write this @ 3.94Ghz 1.496 volts :up: things are looking good on this cpu though it runs a bit warm, it touches 71 but i plan to lap my waterblock and this cpu and keep it.:D
My current is below incase someone else has this setup. Never tried getting it higher.
Finally got the L743A866 installed last night. VID 1.2250 :D
http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/9...0mhzqv4.th.pnghttp://img227.imageshack.us/img227/2...quadjg9.th.png
How fast are you running your fan on your cpu cooler to get those temps?
I am using water cooling, it's in my sig....Quote:
Originally Posted by ingeborgdot
Anyone got a picture of the shiny mark?
Hey all, just wondering: How much voltage is needed for a 4Ghz on a G0 Q6600? I have to set it to 1.6v (which I hate doing) for 3dmark06 to get all the way through. I have 4GB of Patriot DDR2 800 ram running at 4-4-4-12, but 5-5-5-15 with the overclocking @ 800Mhz.
Should I adjust the chipset voltage as well? I have a maximus formula se with watercooling on the NB, CPU and 2 3870s, with temps around 20C idle CPU and 29C GPU.
I run mine on 1.5 setting in the bios for a 24/7 clock of 3960. I had it on 1.55 for 4040 and 1.6 for 4200mhz. Of course this is a low volt VID chip of 1.2250v and all chips are different so YMMV...Quote:
Originally Posted by Waymon3X6
My Q6600 with a VID of 1.325 looses cores #2 & #3 after 418FSB.
Anyone else here has a similar issue?
Just crank up the PLL voltage hehe
Just a quick question, has anyone been able to get a Q6600 GO
stable past 3 Ghz on a Bad Axe 2, FOR THE LIFE OF ME I JUST CANT!!!
anyone know how these chips are doing?
http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/4426/quadsb8.jpg
i had a couple of 737b668's the first would struggle to get 3.6, the last would be prime stable at 3.8+ so its really hit or miss on the higher numbered onesQuote:
Originally Posted by =[PULSAR]=
hi there,
im making an intensive searching on the oc capabilities of Q6600 G0 batch L740A and i cant find anything :(
anyone here with that batch/FPO?
best regards :up:
if its got a VID of 1.2875 then I have the same chip. I can't remember my batch code since my chip is lapped and I threw out the box.Quote:
Originally Posted by Prelim
Does 8*400 with 1.35v droops to about 1.29 and is rock solid. 9*400 needs 1.575v in bios and it droops to about 1.49 to pass a 24hour prime blend test.
EDIT: come to think of it I may have a L726A.
Mines a L733B batch VID at 1.25v, performs rather well on my old skool Asus Commando.
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z...600_4_2ghz.jpg
I changed from my P5B deluxe to the P5K Premium, no regret. I'm happy with this 3.8GHZ, 8x475MHz rock stable
http://www.izipik.com/images/2008021...ni4x877-13.jpg
http://www.izipik.com/images/2008021...tgldtio-14.jpg
Click my signature for more info
Only got 3.4GHz (425*8) 1.300V out of my Q6600 G0 with 120 Ultra Extreme and 2x120mm fan, can also do 3.5GHz with 1.350V but two of the cores get upto 68C. :(
Havent changed any of the system voltages or PLL yet as I have no idea what to set them too on my P5K premium, just core, memory volts have been changed, are they worth changing from auto?
Q6600 G0 rev. full air test.
4260mhz.
Very nice!Quote:
Originally Posted by EXPANDER
Yeah, very nice. What vcore?
And please post your FPO/Batch. :)
update:
some of the first OC benchies on my Q6600
L740B269 @ 3.8GHz (423x9) 1.36v load - VID 1.225v
http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/8679/oc3800dm6.png
:up:
From Auto, you have for sure to change them. Look at my signature link for a full review and bios details for overclocking the P5K Premium.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shocky
Those last chips run hot when you increase the frequency, sadely.
I see you're on phase -60°C, sure nice OCQuote:
Originally Posted by EXPANDER
air test 4260mhz-phase change 4.500mhz higher.
What happened to this thread and updates? :confused:
It was supposed to contain at least some details of stable oc's but so far there are just random one off ss of max MHz mostly with little detail and database updates.
4200MHz seems quite easy on air with cool ambients on G0 IME.
Why don't you have a separate categorical listing containing;
100% P95/OCCT stable (8hrs or more)
Less than 8 hrs stable
Less than 5 hrs stable
Less than 3 hrs stable
Less than 1 hr stable
Less than 30 min stable
2k6 bench stable
Max Valid/Max Screen
It would show things out much better and clearer and is a useful way to categorize IMHO (few things can be different). :yepp:
Quote:
Originally Posted by KTE
First post is not updated since... 7 months :)
Most results are on the G0 topic.
And I agree, people should post more details. In my case, I always try to put the maximum details of settings in my signature. People should update their signatures often with more details
If you notice it, most these "databases topics" are launched by people that either didn't bought that chip, or by whom just bought it and want to know if they got a good piece and compare it to others. Once they are satisfied, change chip... these types of threads are no longer updated, at least first post. So we have to read through hundreds of pages to find something useful
Yeah, I never start such a thread because it requires responsibility to keep updating and filtering. Now it just turns into another Q6600 "post all results" thread. I have mine 100% 3600 Linpack 32b stable but with Prime it needs much lower voltage and temps are thus much better. Higher MHz I'm not sure, but this is cheap air with a spare cooler I had. Posted about it in the Q6600 G0 thread a few weeks back. ;)
L742A346 / 1.325 VID
3.66GHz/1.4V Stable
Hey folks, I have an Asus Maximus, a new Q6600 and a Swiftech P180 case with an additional 2x120 radiator.
I'm running my Q6600 @ 3.6GHz with 100% stability, however with my water cooling I'd like to get a good stable 4GHz if possible.
My first question is this: besides core voltage, what other voltages need to be raised to achieve the stable 4GHz of the Q6600 on the Maximus?
Second, what other systems need to be adjusted? (i.e. memory ratio, etc.)
Third, what voltage do I NOT want to go above in order to guarantee no damage to my CPU?
I've read through these forums, and there's a ton of info, but I have yet to see a post that shows not only the Core voltage, but suppot voltage (like PLL) etc for achieving 4GHz+ on Water Cooling.
Thanks!
1: NB, SB, GTL references etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by MoogyMonster
2. 1:1 ratio is fine.
3: Since you are using watercooling, dont try above 1.6v for 24/7.
Ok cool, so no > 1.6v. Got it.
Here's the settings I current have for 100% stability @ 3.6GHz:
FSB 400
CPU 1.487v
PLL 1.5v
NB 1.49v
RAM 2.2v
FSB 1.4v
SB 1.125v
SV 1.5 1.6v
So, with the above, what sort of "across the board" changes should I be looking at?
BTW what's GTL?
Stupid question, but is setting the PLL over 1.5v (1.6 or so) unsafe for 24/7?
I used to get 3.78ghz before I blew out my old ballistix kit. At that point, my p5k deluxe had an old bios that didn't have the PLL settings. Right now, I can't get anything over 3.6ghz stable since I can't OC my ram worth a crap. Maybe the PLL setting was higher when it was automatically controlled in the bios? I hope I don't have a degrading q6600. Its showing some signs since it takes a little more voltage to get to 3.78ghz (unstable as heck though).
Any ideas?
Here is my board for those not familiar with it.
http://global.msi.com.tw/uploads/pro...c9741c549a.jpg
What is the highest (safe) northbridge voltage with heat pipe cooling?
What does PLL stand for? The above post has it listed at 1.5v
Do you have active cooling on the NB (a fan)?Quote:
Originally Posted by Hans Gruber
A phase-locked loop or phase lock loop (PLL) is a control system that generates a signal that has a fixed relation to the phase of a "reference" signal. A phase-locked loop circuit responds to both the frequency and the phase of the input signals, automatically raising or lowering the frequency of a controlled oscillator until it is matched to the reference in both frequency and phase. A phase-locked loop is an example of a control system using negative feedback.
-wiki
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi.../SimplePLL.png
Click on the link I provided. All the chipsets on my motherboard have copper heatpipes and copper cooler caps on the northbridge and southbridge. I do not think heatpipe cooling requires or allows for fans on top. I have two 120mm 78 CFM fans blowing the air from front to back through the Tuniq Tower.
Click on my link to MSI. I have no idea what your response means. I'm not a NASA engineer or an electrical engineer for that mattter. I go by one theme. Crank up the voltage until the components die. None have died so far becuase I use good cooling solutions. I'm still intimidated by liquid cooling solutions for both their complexity and price.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Synthetickiller
I still have yet to find proper settings to run my 6600 @ 4GHz. I have the cooling, but don't know what settings will allow this...
Managed to get
4005Mhz (9 x 445) 3dMark06 Stable with 1.502 on IDLE
Quote:
Originally Posted by okorn
Do post you settings!
I can buy a L739B884 pretty cheap, any ideas what its like? I know someone earlier in this thread got 3.6ghz @1.45v with a L739AXXX
*edit*
\o/Quote:
My L739B is 3.6GHz@1.312v P95 Small FFT stable @ 450x8
My L737B505 on an IP35 Pro and 1.42v under load -
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/2...prime95cu8.jpg
Awesome! Nice low VID too :) Did the IP35 Pro give you any grief? Its on my shortlist of mobos along with the MSI P35 Neo2
Nope no grief. It's been great.
It's just a pity that this chip is going into a Folding box with an AB9 QuadGT.
What kind of PPD does it get at 3.8ghz? :o
Im guessing nearly 4000?
*edit* Are you Póg Mo Thóin from boards? :)
Nice chip Cob, I love mine. I can't wait to add water to it. I have it at 3.6 on air and plenty of room for more!
Nope. I'm Cob pretty much everywhere :)Quote:
Originally Posted by conzymaher
I'm testing it at 3.9ghz (still the same BIOS vcore as above, tho it only droops to 1.44v under Folding) with a single winSMP client and it's getting 3100ppd with a 3064 unit. If she completes that without any issues then I'll let her run 4 linuxSMP clients across a couple of VMWare VM's and I'll be hoping for ~5300-5500ppd with the right units.
Once that's done she'll be downclocked to ~3.6ghz in the QuadGT and will hopefully get over 5000ppd in a dedicated linux machine.
Nice :)
I won the L739B884 Q6600 on ebay for $182 ( €117 )
Hey Cob where did you get that one, if you don't mind me asking?
Won it for £110 on Ebay :)
It's now been Folding at 3.9ghz with the same BIOS settings since Tuesday.
Now I need to decide if WC is worth it....
Plan 1 ~50 euro
TRUE with 120mm Noctua fan
Plan 2 ~60 euro
IFX-14 + 120x38mm fan
Plan 3 ~130 euro
D-Tek FuZion v2
D-Tek db-1 pump
Swiftech MCR 220 rad
Swiftech MC res
7/16" tube
2x undervolted Yate Loons
It adds to the awesome factor quite a bit but wont be any quieter than the TRUE and would only realistically net me another 200mhz or so if I was lucky...
Im leaning towards Plan 1... Budget ftw \o/
L739A976 1.25 VID
3.8Ghz 1.408v completely stable. If it wasnt for the horrible vdroop Im sure it would go higher. The temperature graph you see is taken from OCCT and shows the hottest core, which is 15C higher than the others. Remounting of the waterblock wont help - think it needs lapping perhaps.
Motherboard is a DS3R on all stock volts.
http://www.nietbelangrijk.nl/download/file.php?id=2863
my Q6600 B3
with x9 multi @ 3.5Ghz
1.37vcore
1.38VTT
1.62PLL
Asus Striker 2 Extreme
with x8 @ 3.8Ghz
1.5vcore
1.3VTT
1.48PLL
but the tep is too high for my aircoling so i wait 30 days to arrive my water cooling will see then
with my other proc E8500 @ 4.14 needs
1.4vcore
1.38VTT
1.62PLL
all other settings goest to CRASH AND BLUE SCREEN even in STOCK SPEED with stock settings:rofl::rofl:
Hey guys this are my 24/7 now
vcore on bios 1,45 (Asus P5K deluxe vdrop mod)
Q6600 3852 (428x9) L737B026 vid 1,225
2x2GB Of Mushkins Ascents 1066@1141 2,15v
http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/7...15145vbrn8.jpg
Here my Q6600 @ 4.0GHz
Its Wprime 1024 stable.
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/m...1024MScore.jpg
I used 1.512v at idle and 1.496v under load.
Heres some other random things its done at 4.0GHz
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/m...PI16MScore.jpg
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/m...ark06Score.jpg
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/m...s/AM3Score.jpg
I wished people would also post their core temps, especially under full load! I would find this data very helpful! I want to see what temps you guys get at these high overclocks. I can get my Q6600 to run stable at over 3.8GHz, but at full load can reach 90*C!
24/7
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...470x8_cpuz.jpg
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...0_470x8_04.jpg
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...19h11-CPU1.png
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...9h11-VCore.png http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...erPI1M3760.jpg
Pushed to the limit (Unstable)
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k..._443x9_Eve.jpg
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...5_445x9_PI.jpg
So my top two choices for boards seem to be having trouble with Quads as of late the Biostar T power I45 and the Asus P45 Deluxe. Are there any boards you guys can reccomend that can handle a Quad just fine?
I was thinking about this vdroop thing. Vdroop is pretty bad with this MSI board and I need 1.55v from bios to hit 3.6GHz, that's like 1,498v-1,512v under load. So if I get a better mobo with less vdroop would I be able to do 3.6GHz with less volts?
When I used my Delta 220CFM i got 60C max on the first core :D.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mick64
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/m...thDeltaFan.jpg
That's one super cool running Q6600 you've got there! I notice that the VID is 1.2375. Mine is 1.275, I'm sure there's a link between core temps and VID...Quote:
Originally Posted by fatguy1992
Thx :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mick64
I think VID is the amount of volts u need to run 110% stable at stock speeds.
Therefore lower VID is better.
I just upgraded from E2140 to Q6600.... will post results soon :-)
BTW i got Q6600 L815A638.
Prime Stable (8 Hours) (On Air)
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i..._2007/4023.jpg
Super Pi
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i..._2007/4222.jpg
Awesome :up:
Is that using your 367CFM Delta's? (I think I remember your build log thingy) :p::)
nope that was on the old setup which was ducted 190CFM delta's, unfortunatley 447FSB seems to be the limit for prime stability on my Q6600 any faster even on the new setup with lower temps would fail randomly within the first 4 hours of the prime run.. quite frustrating!
Which mobo did u use. My guess it a P5k series since it p35 and has an asus probe ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Pneumonic
OkQuote:
Originally Posted by Pneumonic
If i was u i'd get a E8600 and try for 5GHz prime stable :p:.
P5K-E un-modified, but the CPU wont do anymore have had it on A P5Q-Dlx and MF2 and 447FSB is the most it will do on a 9 multi for any length of time prime stable, will super pi @ just over 4.2ghz and can boot to windows at around 4.3ghz although never put more than 1.6v through it so might do more with some extra vcoreQuote:
Originally Posted by Sparda
Way to resurrect a thread, but I couldn't resist. :D
My results thus far...
http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/7...1stableds1.jpg
http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/u...pg/1/w1280.png
Man I got cursed with my Q66 my VID is 1.325. It takes 1.5v just for 3.5Ghz. I looked through this thread and was very jealous lol. But it runs great so cant complain.
Ur's isn't the worst, i'v heard of one that needed 1.5v for 2.6GHz :rofl::yepp:.Quote:
Originally Posted by HuffPCair
Please tell me you're being sarcastic? :shocked:Quote:
Originally Posted by fatguy1992
Nope its true.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crossbone
1.5v for 2.6GHz is either BS or it was a defective chip. My worst one was also a 1.325 VID and needed over 1.4v to do 3GHz stable; it's worse than any quad I've seen on the net.
i've had two 1.325VID Q6600's and both did 3.4ghz w/ 1.48+ vCore. They both ran 3.0ghz @ stock vCore too! :)
I know it could be BS, its just what i'v heard.Quote:
Originally Posted by LennyRhys
Yeah mine will do 3ghz at stick vcore also but once I go for 3.2 all hell breaks loose and I have to raise my volts up. So I stay where I am at till I can afford to get a new motherboard and Q9 seriesQuote:
Originally Posted by spinejam
1.5vcore in bios or during full load?Quote:
Originally Posted by HuffPCair
Was it really bad Vdroop? :rofl:
1.5v in BIOS on CPUz it is usually around 1.46. I go any lower and I crash.
Here is a quick test with my Q6600 :D
http://images2.hiboox.com/vignettes/...973212da8f.jpg