Quote Originally Posted by d6monk View Post
Hi everyone,

Since this is my first post I want to say how much I have enjoyed reading your forums, they have helped me tremendously. Last time I built a computer overclocking was basically just hitting the turbo button on my 486, so catching up with todays technology in the last month or two has been quite the task (a lot easier thanks to you guys).

Anyways, I was hoping you guys could help me out with some questions about overclocking my new build (this will be my first overclock, so I'm a noob and need to be initiated). I'm using the DFI x38-T2R along with a Q6700 G0 cpu and the G.Skill PC8000 2x2gb kit for ram. Right now my temps on smartguardian at idle are about cpu: high 20s - low 30s, system: mid to high 40s, chipset: high 30s-low 40s. I was wondering if these are ok temps. I'm using HR-05 SLI/IFX w/ 80mm Noctua on the NB, SLF-1 on the SB, and Xigmatek HDT-S1283 with S-Flex F fan for cooling (S-Flex F fans for case fans as well (x3) in the rocketfish full tower case). I also have a 60mm delta rigged to blow on the stock PWM cooler. I was hoping that the temps would be cooler but it could be due to me living in arizona and not currently using the A/C. Also, what are the max safe temps for the mobo, cpu, and ram for 24/7 use? I have heard conflicting answers so I'm still unclear even after reading the forums.

Anyways, I'm going to start my first attempt at overclocking (something modest like say 3.4 ghz), so any other tips etc. would be appreciated. I have been reading quite a lot lately but am still a little nervous .

Thanks!
to start you should replace all the goop on the sb n pwm heatsink with mx2
make sure the pwm heatsink is 1000% flat me i lapped mine
set cpu v@ 1.4 vtt@1.4 nb @ 1.35-1.4 vdim 2.05
gtl on auto
your memory needs trfc of 48-52
my temps averaged 35c pwm+nb but most here average 45c
thats a start read up on glt settings if you wanna go higher