Q6600 Overclocking.

[Cabbs]

Why wouldn't you want to overclock a quad core, that's part of the fun in building a PC!

Anyway, I'm really not sure how the 965 chipsets do when it comes to overclocking quads, but that doesn't mean you can't. Just raise FSB until you run into issues, then raise either Vcore, northbridge Vcore, or RAM Vcore. You will have to play around with it, since no 2 identical computers will overclock the same.

Also make sure the FSB:RAM is in 1:1 ratio. Just set the memory speed so it matches the FSB when using CPU-Z .

http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php

Edit: I thought you could OC the standard Intel motherboards. Don't they just limit how much you can by like 30% or something?

 

[Scalco]

Is that an Intel-made motherboard? If so, you cannot OC it.

Yes, It's made by intel. Why can't I OC it?

 

[Jason8284]

Is that an Intel-made motherboard? If so, you cannot OC it.

He is right didn't realize that

 

[DJ-CHRIS1]

Yes, It's made by intel. Why can't I OC it?

They lock out over clocking on their boards?

 

[Jason8284]

I'm pretty sure he can oc with a program. Right?

 

[Cabbs]

He probably could, but it's not really recommended. If you can get a good OC, then cool.

 

[Scalco]

Motherboard: http://i15.tinypic.com/80lp0n4.jpg

Edit: Also, how come my system specs say 2.4Ghz. But my core speed is lower, take a look.
http://i9.tinypic.com/8293pkh.jpg

 

[Jason8284]

Try this http://www13.plala.or.jp/setfsb/

A link here for a program called SetFSB, I did a ;ittle research and says this works well overclocking your mobo.

 

[Scalco]

Try this http://www13.plala.or.jp/setfsb/

A link here for a program called SetFSB, I did a ;ittle research and says this works well overclocking your mobo.

I'm a total beginner at OCing... If someone could walk me through SetFSB i'd tottally appreciate it. Message me on AIM. Sc4lco or PM me.

 

[DJ-CHRIS1]

Motherboard: http://i15.tinypic.com/80lp0n4.jpg

Edit: Also, how come my system specs say 2.4Ghz. But my core speed is lower, take a look.
http://i9.tinypic.com/8293pkh.jpg

Your system is idling, therefor it lowers the clock speed to save power. It will go back up to speed when you have a load on it.