*Official Retail G0 Q6600 Overclocking Thread*

[Spanki]

Would it be worth it to lap the HS?

Only if it's not already flat. You could check it with a razor blade or other straight edge. You could also take another look at your case airflow - make sure all cables are tucked up out of the way, check your fans/speeds, etc.

Also, as suggested above, don't use Auto for cpu voltage... set it yourself, starting with about the reported VID (see CoreTemp), then increasing it until you get stable. The lower the voltage, the less heat you'll produce. You might also have to adjust other voltages (NB, etc). And check your memory stability, etc.