Q6600 Overclocking Database.

[freeze888]

Hi people,

What is considered safe temps for these quads? I overclocked my X3220 to 3 GHz (333x9) and used prime95 25.2 for stablity test. During my test (small FFT), core temp (0.94) read 71C/71C/69C/69C. My room temp at that time was 29C (it was a hot day >_<). So are my temp in the green or should I be worried.

Thanks.

[HoriWanderFuLL]

Sorry to be off topic, But just wanted to say a BIG thanks to all those who recommended the commando to me, a VERY good stable board. Can't wait to start O/c 'ing !

You wont be dissapointed there bloody solid as a rock..i cant kill mine eheh

[GAR]

Hi people,

What is considered safe temps for these quads? I overclocked my X3220 to 3 GHz (333x9) and used prime95 25.2 for stablity test. During my test (small FFT), core temp (0.94) read 71C/71C/69C/69C. My room temp at that time was 29C (it was a hot day >_<). So are my temp in the green or should I be worried.

Thanks.

You should be fine up to 90c, with core temp, in the real world your cpu will not be used that much anyway.

[MikeMK]

Right, well, after much performance (dont ask) ive finally managed to begin testing overclocks on my Q6600! Temps are horrid, even on my new fusion, thanks to the IHS being in bad need of lapping.

However... Ive so far pushed it to 3ghz so far on stock voltage (in fact with vdroop its dropping to 1.28v!) only done 2 1/2hr quad prime stable so far as I ran out of time. Will run it for longer tonight just to make sure - but it certainly looks like a promising start

EDIT - My Q6600 is running on an EVGA Rev A1.

[GAR]

Right, well, after much performance (dont ask) ive finally managed to begin testing overclocks on my Q6600! Temps are horrid, even on my new fusion, thanks to the IHS being in bad need of lapping.

However... Ive so far pushed it to 3ghz so far on stock voltage (in fact with vdroop its dropping to 1.28v!) only done 2 1/2hr quad prime stable so far as I ran out of time. Will run it for longer tonight just to make sure - but it certainly looks like a promising start

EDIT - My Q6600 is running on an EVGA Rev A1.

Hey what stepping is your cpu MikeMK.

[freeze888]

You should be fine up to 90c, with core temp, in the real world your cpu will not be used that much anyway.

Thanks for your reply. For now I'm just gonna stick with 3 Ghz until the weather cools down a bit. Here's a picture of my 8 hour prime95 test.

[HoriWanderFuLL]

Not good for to many benchy's lol but i got it there al the same eheh

[MikeMK]

Hey what stepping is your cpu MikeMK.

Its an L645F197 - Did some more testing last night. 5hrs prime stable with clocks/voltages as above. Really pleased with that.

Now im gonna push on, see how much further it will go on stock voltage. I keep waiting for it to need a big hike in voltages!

Will post more results soon

[Cordovader]

Heres my 24/7 config:

Q6600 L644G099 3200mhz 1,35v in bios 1,32v in full



I can do 3dmarks at 3600mhz 1,53v but my Tuniq Tower cant handle the heatload for much time (im eagerly awaiting the Thermalright IFX-14 )

And here are an extreme shot under vapochill LS stock :

Spi 1m 4480mhz



Also in my sig you can see the max validation i could do

[Chosen.]

Q6600 L0701C564

Benches at 3900 (434x9) with 1.625 (BIOS says 1.588) and 4ple Prime at 3600 (450x8) with 1.475; couldn't be bothered to search inbetween, 3600 will be my 24/7 and 3800-3900 my benching frequency.
Also, booted in OS at ~4040, but XP was misbehaving

Watercooling by Apogee GT + HE120.3 + MCP655, temps get around 61C full load at 3600 and 74C at 3900.

[unixadm]

I just got a C2Q Xeon X3220. It's an L0701C and so far it's passed Prime95 with four threads for over 24 hours. I don't plan to go above 3.2ghz due to heat, but at 333x9 for 3ghz, it was running a load voltage of 1.24 and Prime did not fail. I've been fairly lucky so far with the Core 2 processors as my E6600 has a default VID of only 1.225. I like to keep the voltage low and the E6600 does 3.2ghz at the default volts. The X3220 I have has a default VID of 1.325 and my load voltage is 1.32 at 8x400 for 3.2ghz right now. I'm sure I can stabilize at under 1.35 at this speed - hopefully closer to 1.3v or if I'm really lucky, under 1.3v.

[blade148]

Speaking of voltages what are the max voltages of the q6600 ?
Is it cpu 1.6volts and max temp should be 90deg C ? I'll post in the commando thread to find out max NB, etc.

O/c going well, (but slow ) can take mine up to 333 on standard volts etc ( well every thing on auto ) but seem to hit the commando wall @ 345 was going to turn up the volts but if it's a common hole at the freq, then I should set my sights on 400hz and carry on from there. Any one care to post there O/c BIOS settings on a commando ?

[Achill3uS]

Guys, somebody have heard about G0 Kentsfield's? some OC report?

[boblemagnifique]

Guys, somebody have heard about G0 Kentsfield's? some OC report?

I must receive 8xQ6600 G0 beginning of next week, I would create a topic that these news G0 Quad except if somebody does it before

[EternityZX9]

I must receive 8xQ6600 G0 beginning of next week, I would create a topic that these news G0 Quad except if somebody does it before

Please do. I'd like to know how they O/C too...

[CikaNovo]

I must receive 8xQ6600 G0 beginning of next week, I would create a topic that these news G0 Quad except if somebody does it before

Please do,I'm very curious myself?

[boblemagnifique]

No problem , i think received my parcel Wednesday or thursday (Q6600 GO , E6850 E0 ans Celeron 460 2.4ghz )

[webwilli]

one Q6600 G0 ES is on the way to me

i hope i received it on monday.

[godsgifttoearth]

hi,

anyone know what the q6600, batch id L709A248 is like for overclocking?

speeds/voltages would be nice.

cheers

[GAR]

hi,

anyone know what the q6600, batch id L709A248 is like for overclocking?

speeds/voltages would be nice.

cheers

Batch number really do not have alot to do with how well they overclock, honestly man, its the luck of the draw, best way to find out is just to grab one and give it a shot, some are better than others, nothing to do with the batch number really.

[michaLcoughliN]

hmm certain batches do overclock better then others.. mostly luck of the draw.. Its all good and fun.. But honestly. Lets be honest, Everyone should be excited to pull free mhz out of a cpu just by tweaking bios settings.
Im happy to get my E6300 @ 3.3 ghz stable.. i mean. 1.8ghz to 3.3ghz. Friggin awesome

[The Asgard]

Batch number really do not have alot to do with how well they overclock, honestly man, its the luck of the draw, best way to find out is just to grab one and give it a shot, some are better than others, nothing to do with the batch number really.

I disagree with your batch statement. Luck of the draw is to what batch you will get.

Knowing the batch and what its capable of makes all the difference. I have had a few hundred 6600 through my hands and certain batches stand out from the rest. 29B for example...... People will pay more 2nd hand for a good batch like the 29B.

[GAR]

hmm certain batches do overclock better then others.. mostly luck of the draw.. Its all good and fun.. But honestly. Lets be honest, Everyone should be excited to pull free mhz out of a cpu just by tweaking bios settings.
Im happy to get my E6300 @ 3.3 ghz stable.. i mean. 1.8ghz to 3.3ghz. Friggin awesome

Yeah dude, big time!!!!

[godsgifttoearth]

ah ok cheers.

does anyone know how well these chips react to phase cooling?

any decent gains with stock volts compared to air? cold bugs?

[GAR]

they should be fine with phase, no cold bug that im aware of.