OCing for the first time...

Mason29 · 10-10-2009, 03:59 PM

Hi there, I'm trying to get an extra performance boost into my 2 year old build... Specs:

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
ASUS P5N-E SLI (with the most recent BIOS revision 0901)
2GB Corsair 6400C4 800MHz
SLI 2 x Nvidia 8600GTS 256MB (512MB)
7.1 Creative X-Fi SoundBlaster PCI
700W Thermaltake Toughpower PSU
CPU Cooler- "Coolermaster Eclipse"
1 Case Fan- (Unknown size)

Just wondering if I should take any measures before attempting to OC, and where would I begin? :) Thanks

Mason29 · 10-10-2009, 05:39 PM

By the way... in my BIOS, theres an option for overclocking

Overclock Options
"Allows you to disable or set the overclocking options.
Configuration options: [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%]

Will this basically raise the clock speeds of my CPU, RAM, GPU... etc? An easy way of overclocking?

Id be happy with 2.8GHz

**Tyree** · 10-11-2009, 08:00 AM

Using the OC'ing options in the Bios will work and is "An easy way of overclocking".
Try each setting and see how you like it.

Mason29 · 10-11-2009, 10:04 AM

Thanks, il post back results, my specs are OK for OCing yeh?

**greenbrucelee** · 10-12-2009, 03:39 AM

Your specs are fine although I am not sure on the cooler you have but the rest are fine.

I used to have the same mobo as you, you can using the 5,10 and 20% thing or do it manually. Remember to know the Intel speedstep off and c1E. too.

Overclock in small amount so try the 5% option first then the 10% option.

Or you could do it manually, you cpu is capable of 3GHz I actually know people with the same cpu at 3.1GHz and 3.2GHz

10-10-2009, 03:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mason29 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 42 OS: Windows XP Home Edition SP3	OCing for the first time... Hi there, I'm trying to get an extra performance boost into my 2 year old build... Specs: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 ASUS P5N-E SLI (with the most recent BIOS revision 0901) 2GB Corsair 6400C4 800MHz SLI 2 x Nvidia 8600GTS 256MB (512MB) 7.1 Creative X-Fi SoundBlaster PCI 700W Thermaltake Toughpower PSU CPU Cooler- "Coolermaster Eclipse" 1 Case Fan- (Unknown size) Just wondering if I should take any measures before attempting to OC, and where would I begin? :) Thanks

10-10-2009, 05:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mason29 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 42 OS: Windows XP Home Edition SP3	Re: OCing for the first time... By the way... in my BIOS, theres an option for overclocking Overclock Options "Allows you to disable or set the overclocking options. Configuration options: [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] Will this basically raise the clock speeds of my CPU, RAM, GPU... etc? An easy way of overclocking? Id be happy with 2.8GHz Last edited by Mason29; 10-10-2009 at 06:01 PM.

10-11-2009, 08:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,686 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: OCing for the first time... Using the OC'ing options in the Bios will work and is "An easy way of overclocking". Try each setting and see how you like it. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

10-11-2009, 10:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mason29 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 42 OS: Windows XP Home Edition SP3	Re: OCing for the first time... Thanks, il post back results, my specs are OK for OCing yeh?

10-12-2009, 03:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
greenbrucelee Mentor Hardware team Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,865 OS: XP SP3 My System	Re: OCing for the first time... Your specs are fine although I am not sure on the cooler you have but the rest are fine. I used to have the same mobo as you, you can using the 5,10 and 20% thing or do it manually. Remember to know the Intel speedstep off and c1E. too. Overclock in small amount so try the 5% option first then the 10% option. Or you could do it manually, you cpu is capable of 3GHz I actually know people with the same cpu at 3.1GHz and 3.2GHz __________________ Microsoft certified professional, Network +, A+ certified