Detailed Overclock Settings for E6600 in P5W DH Deluxe?

External Since: Jun 26, 2007 Posts: 2

Let me start by thanking any knowledgeable overclockers with this
processor and motherboard who can help.

I've scoured these newsgroups for a while and there are lots of
discussions about this or that but can some one just tell me what
settings to change and what to change them to?

Here is my system:
stock E6600 @ 2.4 GHz.
P5W DH Deluxe motherboard.
Stock 2GB C4 Corsair XMS PC6400 / DDR2 800 RAM w/ SPD disabled w/ 4 4
4 12 2T at 2.1V.

Can I get specific settings to get to 2.8GHz and 3.0GHz and 3.2GHz and
3.4GHz and 3.6GHz?

Many others who search these posts will find your answers and be as
greatful as I.

Once again, many thanks.

External Since: Feb 10, 2007 Posts: 140

'jmorton' wrote, in part:
| Here is my system:
| stock E6600 @ 2.4 GHz.
| P5W DH Deluxe motherboard.
| Stock 2GB C4 Corsair XMS PC6400 / DDR2 800 RAM w/ SPD disabled w/ 4 4
| 4 12 2T at 2.1V.
|
| Can I get specific settings to get to 2.8GHz and 3.0GHz and 3.2GHz and
| 3.4GHz and 3.6GHz?
_____

It is probably better that you understand the simple rules of overclocking
rather than asking for specific settings; particularly since different CPUs
of the same model may require different settings to overclock. There is no
'one size fits all'. One of the attractions of overclocking is that you
have to figure it out for yourself. If you try overclocking and then have
SPECIFIC questions, I am sure you will find a lot of help here.

Basically, overclocking an Intel CPU (except for the Core 2 Extreme
versions) consists of
1. In small steps, increase the FSB speed and test for stability using
TAT or Orthos after each increase. Each time the system passes the
stability test, increase the FSB speed. (Unlink the memory clock from the
CPU clock and run the memory at its stock specificatiions.)

2. When you reach the point of stability, increase the CPU core voltage
slightly (small steps, perhaps 0.01 volts); in NO CASE increase the CPU core
voltage above 1.45 volts (less is safer, more is likley to instantly destroy
your CPU.

3. Keep the CPU as cool as possible - trading temperature margin for
speed margin is part of overclocking.

It may not be possible to get your particular CPU to operate in a stable
manner at 3.6 GHz or even 3.4 GHz. Water cooling may help, but the
additional cost may not be worth the performance increase. If you are not
interested in the learning about CPUs and overclocking, then you should just
try for a reasonable overclock level and stick with the Intel stock, retail,
boxed heatsink/fan.

Phil Weldon
"jmorton" <jmorton123 RemoveThis @rock.com> wrote in message
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| Let me start by thanking any knowledgeable overclockers with this
| processor and motherboard who can help.
|
| I've scoured these newsgroups for a while and there are lots of
| discussions about this or that but can some one just tell me what
| settings to change and what to change them to?
|
| Here is my system:
| stock E6600 @ 2.4 GHz.
| P5W DH Deluxe motherboard.
| Stock 2GB C4 Corsair XMS PC6400 / DDR2 800 RAM w/ SPD disabled w/ 4 4
| 4 12 2T at 2.1V.
|
| Can I get specific settings to get to 2.8GHz and 3.0GHz and 3.2GHz and
| 3.4GHz and 3.6GHz?
|
| Many others who search these posts will find your answers and be as
| greatful as I.
|
| Once again, many thanks.
|