Suggestions for mild overclock settings (Q6600)

**stressfreesoul** · 06-07-2008, 03:33 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, 05:14 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, 05:19 PM

oops....

**stressfreesoul** · 06-08-2008, 03:49 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, 05:23 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, 03:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
stressfreesoul Semi-Absent (life, eh?) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: County Durham UK Posts: 1,852 OS: XP, Win7 RC x64, Ubuntu x64 multiboot 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. __________________ TSF Folding@Home, find out how to do your bit in the fight against Cancer "Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut" xbox Live tag: storiedmedal Warning!! GTA IV addict! Join my game at your peril!

06-07-2008, 05:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
stressfreesoul Semi-Absent (life, eh?) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: County Durham UK Posts: 1,852 OS: XP, Win7 RC x64, Ubuntu x64 multiboot 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 __________________ TSF Folding@Home, find out how to do your bit in the fight against Cancer "Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut" xbox Live tag: storiedmedal Warning!! GTA IV addict! Join my game at your peril!

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06-08-2008, 03:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
stressfreesoul Semi-Absent (life, eh?) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: County Durham UK Posts: 1,852 OS: XP, Win7 RC x64, Ubuntu x64 multiboot 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? __________________ TSF Folding@Home, find out how to do your bit in the fight against Cancer "Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut" xbox Live tag: storiedmedal Warning!! GTA IV addict! Join my game at your peril!

06-08-2008, 05:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
stressfreesoul Semi-Absent (life, eh?) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: County Durham UK Posts: 1,852 OS: XP, Win7 RC x64, Ubuntu x64 multiboot 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. __________________ TSF Folding@Home, find out how to do your bit in the fight against Cancer "Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut" xbox Live tag: storiedmedal Warning!! GTA IV addict! Join my game at your peril!