I wouldn't push your board to 500 X 7. Wait till you get your new CPU then start playing. Read though this thread, and see what people have for Q9550 and Q9650 settings. You should be able to get the Q9550 to 450 X 8 (3.6). Just make sure your RAM is set so doesn't go past 1066. And change some settings now. I don't like DRAM Voltage (to low is as bad as to high), NB, and CPU Voltages.
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