*Official Retail G0 Q6600 Overclocking Thread*

[jkresh]

thanks. I do plan on watercooling my gpu (probably with a full cover block) but not until my next upgrade (probably g92). Would there be any issue with using the gpu in the bottom x16 slot until then? Or do you have another recommendation for a hsf for the southbridge that will work with a gpu in the top slot?

[turtletrax]

I think you are fine running it in the bottom slot. The board is dual x16 so you dont go x8 in the bottom slot. To be honest I dont know if you really gain any OC from WC'ing the SB.

Perhaps just a HS/Fan such as an Evercool would suffice and allow you to WC the NB. I just had the seconf MCW-30 laying around and temps arent a big factor for me as I am running dual loop. The only temps i get real picky about are my CPU temps. I mean my GTX will run out of voltage before temps hold back the OC.

Just my opinion.

Edit: Sorry jkresh, I should mention that you might clear fine with your 7800GTX. I should have noticed that. Only 8800 series cards and most likely HD2900's wont fit. Perhaps someone will chime in and confirm that a 7800 GTX will allow clearance.

[Brother Esau]

Hey, Turtletrax
I see you have new found joy with a G0 revision chip congrats my brother on the stellar chip

[turtletrax]

Thanks buddy, cant wait to see what you can do with your TEC and a G0

Chip is priming for about an hour now @ 4Ghz. It is about 15c outside so I opened all the doors and windows Should get a clean run. I just wish the droop on this board wasnt as bad as my nutsak on a 38C day

I mean C'mon that is terrible. I have to set 1.6875 to get 1.64 in windows and then 1.57-1.58 under load. Pretty weak. I know that the C2Q is a bit of a pig when OC'ed but honestly...

[Brother Esau]

Thanks buddy, cant wait to see what you can do with your TEC and a G0

Chip is priming for about an hour now @ 4Ghz. It is about 15c outside so I opened all the doors and windows Should get a clean run. I just wish the droop on this board wasnt as bad as my nutsak on a 38C day

I mean C'mon that is terrible. I have to set 1.6875 to get 1.64 in windows and then 1.57-1.58 under load. Pretty weak. I know that the C2Q is a bit of a pig when OC'ed but honestly...

You mean my wimpy TEC Cooler? It just may set on fire!