OcUK's Guarenteed to Overclock Processors are back

nikebee · 4 Mar 2008 at 11:39

Been a long while since OcUK did possibly the one thing that started getting people interested in them all those years ago.

They've just launched the Q6600 and claim it is guaranteed to run at 3GHz, not a huge feat but it's nice to know you'll definitely get a good chip.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-210-IN&groupid=701&catid=6&subcat=793

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/news.php

Of course, these come with a premium so expect to pay a little more than retail value.

Herojuana · 4 Mar 2008 at 12:01

Guaranteed "too" run at 3.0Ghz??

Bloody hell sort out the grammar/spelling!

Tooks · 4 Mar 2008 at 12:02

Interesting, but they need to sort the typo! 'Guaranteed too run at 3Ghz'...

Should be 'to', obviously...

snow patrol · 4 Mar 2008 at 12:04

absolute rip off to be honest. How many 6600 g0 chips WON'T run at 3ghz, especially with a voltage boost? Just a very cheeky way for ocuk to con people out of 35 quid imho.

Lanz · 4 Mar 2008 at 12:05

hmm

Trouble is, arent the people who buy standard Q6600's risking buying a `binned` one that you've previously tested that didnt quite hit the mark? (meaning there's now a nigher percentage of poorer cpu's than normal)

Also, if these are Retail packets, what happens to the ones you test and fail? Do they now get repackaged as OEM (as the seal will be broke)

Or do they all just run at 3Ghz anyway, hence you dont even have to break the seals??

cheers

Makunouchi · 4 Mar 2008 at 12:07

Lanz said:
hmm

Trouble is, arent the people who buy standard Q6600's risking buying a `binned` one that you've previously tested that didnt quite hit the mark? (meaning there's now a nigher percentage of poorer cpu's than normal)

Also, if these are Retail packets, what happens to the ones you test and fail? Do they now get repackaged as OEM (as the seal will be broke)

Or do they all just run at 3Ghz anyway, hence you dont even have to break the seals??

cheers

These questions are bang on the money, id like them answered as well.

Sharp mind you got there Lanz.

Tooks · 4 Mar 2008 at 12:10

I was too scared to ask those questions, what with the moderation on here etc!

tbz_ck · 4 Mar 2008 at 12:11

Most Q6600 G0 will do 3Ghz on stock volts.....

nightmare99 · 4 Mar 2008 at 12:14

Hmm I wonder if they actually bother to test them or just replace them if somebody does not get it to 3Ghz. Quick somebody buy oe and see how it arrives.

nikebee · 4 Mar 2008 at 12:18

Lanz said:
hmm

Trouble is, arent the people who buy standard Q6600's risking buying a `binned` one that you've previously tested that didnt quite hit the mark? (meaning there's now a nigher percentage of poorer cpu's than normal)

Also, if these are Retail packets, what happens to the ones you test and fail? Do they now get repackaged as OEM (as the seal will be broke)

Or do they all just run at 3Ghz anyway, hence you dont even have to break the seals??

cheers

Very interesting questions and theory there mate. Wouldn't mind some answers to these.

And yes, I'm well aware that most Q6600's do 3GHz fine anyway. It's just pleasing to see OcUK doing something similar to what they did many years ago.

I would presume there will be some T&C's for this though.

What if the chip is stable in one machine at the "Guaranteed" speed and not in another (due to mobo/cooling/memory limitations)?

ninja2000 · 4 Mar 2008 at 12:18

Has anybody actually seen a G0 Q6600 that wont do 3ghz? They are onto a pretty safe bet withou even bothering to test if you ask me.

Lanz · 4 Mar 2008 at 12:21

This would certainly put me off buying a `normal` Q6600 from ocuk, knowing that all the best ones are in another bin.

HeX · 4 Mar 2008 at 12:24

Lanz said:
This would certainly put me off buying a `normal` Q6600 from ocuk, knowing that all the best ones are in another bin.

Agree.

Tooks · 4 Mar 2008 at 12:31

There is also one guaranteed to run at 3.3Ghz...

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-211-IN&groupid=701&catid=6&subcat=1093

£235 excl shipping

Azza · 4 Mar 2008 at 12:33

Im not even going to comment on this.

I understand when the shop was first set up with not that many people interested in performace and getting more out of your PC back then but now...*drags myself away from keyboard*

chaparral · 4 Mar 2008 at 12:39

Looks like i have to buy my new quad cpu from else where now

TechnoCorruption · 4 Mar 2008 at 12:41

Lanz said:
This would certainly put me off buying a `normal` Q6600 from ocuk, knowing that all the best ones are in another bin.

It would put me off buying an OEM chip but then I would never do that now anyway seeing as there is only a few pound difference, The retail chips are going to be just the same as they were before.

pastymuncher · 4 Mar 2008 at 12:48

Lanz said:
hmm

Trouble is, arent the people who buy standard Q6600's risking buying a `binned` one that you've previously tested that didnt quite hit the mark? (meaning there's now a nigher percentage of poorer cpu's than normal)

Also, if these are Retail packets, what happens to the ones you test and fail? Do they now get repackaged as OEM (as the seal will be broke)

Or do they all just run at 3Ghz anyway, hence you dont even have to break the seals??

cheers

I really have to agree here. On top of that, if they have been "tested" then you are basically paying a premium for a second hand cpu. It's been used so it's not new any more. In any case, i have yet to see one fail to hit 3ghz so really what is the point?

Lets not even mention the £11.94 for the "OCUK Overclocking Guide"!!

HeX · 4 Mar 2008 at 12:55

pastymuncher said:
Lets not even mention the £11.94 for the "OCUK Overclocking Guide"!!

Why someone would pay for that when they can get the exact same information for free from this very forum is beyond me...

Gibbo · 4 Mar 2008 at 13:52

Hi there

OcUK are not speed binning!

These CPU's are not tested and as such not retail processors are opened and then put into OEM.

Because as you guys know all Q6600 will hit 3GHz and all of the SLACR stock we have has no issues with 3.30GHz.

We are doing this for the customers who are not maybe quite so knowledgable as you chaps and want the confidence that they can buy and be able to hit such speeds and if they need help they can simply call our tech guys to be walked through setting it all up.