*Official Retail G0 Q6600 Overclocking Thread*

[sesdave]

Q6600 OC Problems
For the life of me I can't get it to run at 400x9 1:1, the best I can do is about a minute or two before I get a BSOD vista.

The best stable I'm able to do is 435x8 @ 1.45v under water, and it runs a bit hot.

I've tried dozens of configurations found in this forum, I've mucked with just about everything. I'm suspecting some sort of memory problem because I'm running 4x2gb DDR2800.

I have a G0 L373A.

The rest of my rig:
P5K Premium
8GB G.Skill DDR800
EVGA 8800GT

what are your BIOS settings and what temps do you call a bit hot idle and load?

[Eldonko]

Put your mem at 1:1 or loosen the timings to rule that out. Most G0 will do 400x9 no prob.

[Controll3d]

Currently running this Q6600 (G0) @ 3312MHz, 368FSB and needs atleast 1.31-1.32V (1.340V @ bios) to work on these speeds.
With stock volts it barelly hit 3GHz barrier and FSB wouldn't go even over 350 (BSOD @ boot).

I do know having 4 memory sticks doesn't atleast help this matter. "Bad" chip (like always) that needs alot more Vcore to work higher speeds.
Which causes bit of issue with temps. 43/43/38/42 usual idle temps and load temps goes way over 50°C already.

Current case cooling needs improving and Zalman ain't exactly best cooler either. Case coolers are still original Antec's that came with P180, but gonna replace them something better and more silent soon.
It was even worst with old case...

Wanna push it bit higher than currently and i know these Corsair sticks can do atleast 442 (running 1:1.2/5:6 even now). System is running 24/7 and looking for max 24/7 stable speed can get.

[chew*]

/\ pull 2 of the 4 sticks out then retry.................also dont be afraid to bring FBST up to 1.50 and NB voltage to 1.50.......

[chew*]

Also just a little tip........its always a good thing to follow this procedure.......

Drop cpu multiplier, drop ram via divider both below stock speed.......max the FSB on the board with prime and fine tuned voltage adjustments (less is more) till your at least 12 hours stable.

Next bring your CPU up.......find its max as well same method......

Drop cpu multi again and find the max of your ram via the same methods.......

With voltage imho less is more.......No sense in cranking the voltage up, fine tune it, get it stable with the least amount possible......

Once you've done all that put it all together.

[Counter CS]

Well, hi.

I have to choose btw Q6600 G0

L739A and L734A

Witch one ?

Looks like all the new E8x00 serie was added to next mounth... Intel is playing with us now.

[Controll3d]

/\ pull 2 of the 4 sticks out then retry.................also dont be afraid to bring FBST up to 1.50 and NB voltage to 1.50.......

Might try with 2 sticks sometime soon.
Bought these sticks with mobo and CPU, but also looking 2x 2GB kits now. Seems to be getting just cheaper everyday.

Voltages set atm:
Vcore = 1.32V (1.3400V @ BIOS/µGuru)
MCH 1.25V = 1.29V
ICHIO 1.5V = 1.55V
CPU VTT = 1.23V
ICH 1.05V = 1.09V

Upped FSB bit, 3330MHz (370x9) now... mems running 444MHz (5:6).
Almost ordered Noctua NH-U12P cooler. It's just bit.. expensive.

Also forgot to mention earlier. It's L739B300, 1.250V VID, Pack date: 11/22/07