So I've finally got around to messing with my setup and overclocking it. I haven't OC'd since the Celeron 366 days so there was a bit of a learning curve initially. I now have my Intel C2D E6600 (2.4 GHz stock) up to 3.15 GHz (9.0 multiplier x 350 MHz FSB with 1:1 RAM timings) on the Intel retail HSF. I've tried 366, 360, and 355 - no go. I get math errors in Orthos.
Anyway, in this thread post your successful and stable overclock results!
What constitutes a stable overclock result? At a minimum, you should run Orthos (an updated Prime95) CPU stress test utility (or the utility of your choice) for two hours. Preferably you should set it up and run it overnight. If your system survives (no crashes, no math errors, and reasonable CPU and system temps) then your OC is stable. Then use a utility like CPU-Z to verify your results...and post here.
Here's my vailidated CPU-Z output:
http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=225170
System specs:
Intel C2D E6600 (+ retail Intel HSF)
2 x 1GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2 8500 RAM sticks
ASUS Commando Mobo
150GB WD Raptor 10K RPM SATA Hard Drive
EVGA nVidia 8800GTS 320MB
Antec P182 Case
Corsair 620HX Modular PSU (620W)
Windows Vista Ultimate (32-Bit)
My temps are 31C CPU, 34C System using ASUS AI Suite for measurement...that's idle. After running Orthos for 10.5 hours the temps were up to 63C/40C (yes, I know that's high and in fact 2 degrees over Intels max recommended threshold...but I'm willing to take the risk. )
There's really no way to 100% verify over the Internet (that I know of) that you've properly stress tested your CPU. But, you should know that if you skip that step, it will likely lead to more frequent crashes.
So...post away!
Anyway, in this thread post your successful and stable overclock results!
What constitutes a stable overclock result? At a minimum, you should run Orthos (an updated Prime95) CPU stress test utility (or the utility of your choice) for two hours. Preferably you should set it up and run it overnight. If your system survives (no crashes, no math errors, and reasonable CPU and system temps) then your OC is stable. Then use a utility like CPU-Z to verify your results...and post here.
Here's my vailidated CPU-Z output:
http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=225170
System specs:
Intel C2D E6600 (+ retail Intel HSF)
2 x 1GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2 8500 RAM sticks
ASUS Commando Mobo
150GB WD Raptor 10K RPM SATA Hard Drive
EVGA nVidia 8800GTS 320MB
Antec P182 Case
Corsair 620HX Modular PSU (620W)
Windows Vista Ultimate (32-Bit)
My temps are 31C CPU, 34C System using ASUS AI Suite for measurement...that's idle. After running Orthos for 10.5 hours the temps were up to 63C/40C (yes, I know that's high and in fact 2 degrees over Intels max recommended threshold...but I'm willing to take the risk.
)There's really no way to 100% verify over the Internet (that I know of) that you've properly stress tested your CPU. But, you should know that if you skip that step, it will likely lead to more frequent crashes.
So...post away!