Suggestions for mild overclock settings (Q6600)

**stressfreesoul** · 06-07-2008, 02:33 PM

Hi again folks. Im back on the overclocking mission again. I tried with the MSI overclocking apps, and found them lacking. Next logical stage is BIOS changes. I have successfully o'cd my 6600GT GPU to 583 clock and 581 memory (525 & 500 stock), so now that is done I would like a slight increase in CPU output. Nothing major, maybe 2.6 0r 2.7ghz.
Any site suggestions or personal experience are greatly appreciated.

**stressfreesoul** · 06-07-2008, 04:14 PM

New readouts after mild OC. I only upped the vcore by about 3 or 4 steps (1.38v), memory by 1 or 2. Nothing major, but a noticable increase in ability.
PCWizard benchmarks for anyone whos interested

**stressfreesoul** · 06-07-2008, 04:19 PM

oops....

**stressfreesoul** · 06-08-2008, 02:49 AM

Now Im a bit stuck. I tried taking it to 2700mhz and it wouldn't boot. Temps are all still good, only reading a 2 degree average increase @ 2604mhz. What could can I do to push her further?

**stressfreesoul** · 06-08-2008, 04:23 AM

Bios settings are as follows...
FSB: 325mhz
Ratio: 8
overall: 2600
DDR freq: 812
VOLTAGES:
CPU 1.358
Mem 1.9
NB 1.275
FSB 1.258
I/O Power 1.5
SB Core 1.05

This being AMI Bios. My Mobo is an MSI P31 neo (v1.0). Also, I would like to know if I can run this RAM...

General Information :
DIMM0 (BANK0 ) : 2048 MB - DIMM
DIMM2 (BANK2 ) : 2048 MB - DIMM

Information SPD EEPROM (DIMM0) :
Manufacturer : Transcend Information
Part Number : JM800QLU-2G
Serial Number : Unspecified
Type : DDR2-SDRAM PC2-6400 (399 MHz) - [DDR2-800]
Format : Regular UDIMM (133.35 x 3)
Size : 2048 MB (2 ranks, 8 banks)
Module Buffered : No
Module Registered : No
Module SLi Ready (EPP) : No
Width : 64-bit
Error Correction Capability : No
Max. Burst Length : 8
Refresh : Reduced (.5x)7.8 µs, Self Refresh
Voltage : SSTL 1.8v
Prefetch Buffer : 4-bit
Manufacture : Week 8 of 2008
Supported Frequencies : 200 MHz, 266 MHz, 400 MHz
CAS Latency (tCL) : 3 clocks @200 MHz, 4 clocks @266 MHz, 5 clocks @400 MHz
RAS to CAS (tRCD) : 3 clocks @200 MHz, 4 clocks @266 MHz, 5 clocks @400 MHz
RAS Precharge (tRP) : 3 clocks @200 MHz, 4 clocks @266 MHz, 5 clocks @400 MHz
Cycle Time (tRAS) : 9 clocks @200 MHz, 12 clocks @266 MHz, 18 clocks @400 MHz
Min TRC : 12 clocks @200 MHz, 16 clocks @266 MHz, 23 clocks @400 MHz

In dual mode (at the moment they are both in seperate colour slots)
Thanks folks.

06-07-2008, 02:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
stressfreesoul Inspector Gadget... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Yorkshire/County Durham Posts: 1,260 OS: XP My System Blog Entries: 7	Suggestions for mild overclock settings (Q6600) Hi again folks. Im back on the overclocking mission again. I tried with the MSI overclocking apps, and found them lacking. Next logical stage is BIOS changes. I have successfully o'cd my 6600GT GPU to 583 clock and 581 memory (525 & 500 stock), so now that is done I would like a slight increase in CPU output. Nothing major, maybe 2.6 0r 2.7ghz. Any site suggestions or personal experience are greatly appreciated. __________________ Finish the project. We'll buy you a new family.

06-07-2008, 04:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
stressfreesoul Inspector Gadget... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Yorkshire/County Durham Posts: 1,260 OS: XP My System Blog Entries: 7	Re: Suggestions for mild overclock settings (Q6600) New readouts after mild OC. I only upped the vcore by about 3 or 4 steps (1.38v), memory by 1 or 2. Nothing major, but a noticable increase in ability. PCWizard benchmarks for anyone whos interested __________________ Finish the project. We'll buy you a new family.

06-07-2008, 04:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
stressfreesoul Inspector Gadget... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Yorkshire/County Durham Posts: 1,260 OS: XP My System Blog Entries: 7	Re: Suggestions for mild overclock settings (Q6600) oops.... __________________ Finish the project. We'll buy you a new family.

06-08-2008, 02:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
stressfreesoul Inspector Gadget... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Yorkshire/County Durham Posts: 1,260 OS: XP My System Blog Entries: 7	Re: Suggestions for mild overclock settings (Q6600) Now Im a bit stuck. I tried taking it to 2700mhz and it wouldn't boot. Temps are all still good, only reading a 2 degree average increase @ 2604mhz. What could can I do to push her further? __________________ Finish the project. We'll buy you a new family.

06-08-2008, 04:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
stressfreesoul Inspector Gadget... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Yorkshire/County Durham Posts: 1,260 OS: XP My System Blog Entries: 7	Re: Suggestions for mild overclock settings (Q6600) Bios settings are as follows... FSB: 325mhz Ratio: 8 overall: 2600 DDR freq: 812 VOLTAGES: CPU 1.358 Mem 1.9 NB 1.275 FSB 1.258 I/O Power 1.5 SB Core 1.05 This being AMI Bios. My Mobo is an MSI P31 neo (v1.0). Also, I would like to know if I can run this RAM... General Information : DIMM0 (BANK0 ) : 2048 MB - DIMM DIMM2 (BANK2 ) : 2048 MB - DIMM Information SPD EEPROM (DIMM0) : Manufacturer : Transcend Information Part Number : JM800QLU-2G Serial Number : Unspecified Type : DDR2-SDRAM PC2-6400 (399 MHz) - [DDR2-800] Format : Regular UDIMM (133.35 x 3) Size : 2048 MB (2 ranks, 8 banks) Module Buffered : No Module Registered : No Module SLi Ready (EPP) : No Width : 64-bit Error Correction Capability : No Max. Burst Length : 8 Refresh : Reduced (.5x)7.8 µs, Self Refresh Voltage : SSTL 1.8v Prefetch Buffer : 4-bit Manufacture : Week 8 of 2008 Supported Frequencies : 200 MHz, 266 MHz, 400 MHz CAS Latency (tCL) : 3 clocks @200 MHz, 4 clocks @266 MHz, 5 clocks @400 MHz RAS to CAS (tRCD) : 3 clocks @200 MHz, 4 clocks @266 MHz, 5 clocks @400 MHz RAS Precharge (tRP) : 3 clocks @200 MHz, 4 clocks @266 MHz, 5 clocks @400 MHz Cycle Time (tRAS) : 9 clocks @200 MHz, 12 clocks @266 MHz, 18 clocks @400 MHz Min TRC : 12 clocks @200 MHz, 16 clocks @266 MHz, 23 clocks @400 MHz In dual mode (at the moment they are both in seperate colour slots) Thanks folks. __________________ Finish the project. We'll buy you a new family.