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Any point in overclocking new Q9550?

Harbz

Harbz

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I just got a new Q9550 and Asus P5q-e.

Just wondering is there any point in overclocking the cpu as these Q9550 are fast enough for most things today.

What will I gain with an extra 500mhz?

Not sure if there is any point in all that tinkering for a few 100 mhz.
 
not a huge amount, depends on what you use it for really, if your hitting 100% cpu load then you will see a gain with more Mhz, if your not, it is unlikely youll notice any difference
 
i would say yes, but do it when on a day you are bored so that way you get to feel how the cpu is at stock and make you decision based on that.
 
Ive got mine up to 4.0Ghz (c1 stepping), more than a few 100 Mhz and let me tell you the difference is noticable.....

You should be able to hit 3.6Ghz easy if you have a good cooler, most should reach 3.8Ghz.....
 
I've got custom watercooling, temps at the moment at stock are just over 40c load under prime after 1 hour.

what volts do you think I will need to put through the cpu to get to about 400fsb?

Coretemp says my default vid is 1.125v.
 
mmorpheus1 said:
Ive got mine up to 4.0Ghz (c1 stepping), more than a few 100 Mhz and let me tell you the difference is noticable.....

You should be able to hit 3.6Ghz easy if you have a good cooler, most should reach 3.8Ghz.....
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Mine needs 1.360v just to get it stable at 3.4ghz not all these chips are good at clocking...
Admittedly I think its got something to do with my X48 Mobo just not being able to cope with Quad Cores but 1.360 i when Ive read people hitting this without even touching the Voltage.
 
I have a C1 version and could hit 3.4Ghz with voltages set to stock, with a P5Q should be able to hit 3.8 easily enough, had to take my vcore up to 1.35 for that though
 
I think once you get to 3.2 your about right anymore and its all a bit academic...(got a Q9550 last week and clocked to 3.4) i run everything great, can't see the point in going any higher - other than E-penis...
 
I'll be clocking mine to 8.5x400=3.4GHz just to get 1:1 with the Ram :o.
As I read you can hit 3.4 at stock voltages or 1.2v max if you're unlucky and have bought the worst chip ever made. Also 600MHz overclock will make some difference, won't it?
Personally I'd stay near stock voltages, or very close to that, to keep the beast cool and alive for a long time. Anything above 1.3625v is a no go for me, but that's just a personal opinion. :rolleyes:
 
ouzodan said:
Mine needs 1.360v just to get it stable at 3.4ghz not all these chips are good at clocking...
Admittedly I think its got something to do with my X48 Mobo just not being able to cope with Quad Cores but 1.360 i when Ive read people hitting this without even touching the Voltage.
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X48 Asus Rampage Formula board here and no problems overclocking and cpu voltage is 1.2v ;)
 
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An overclock to 3.4 gives it a nice 'boost' and , with mine at least, no need for heavy voltage or high temps.

Rather than ask why overclock - for this chip I would think the better question is why not ?

I am ,I believe, very much an amateur when it comes to overclocking but with a bit of research on the net (and in particular these forums - thanks to all by the way :cool:) ref. choice of brd/ram/cooler and 'how' ; it was very,very easy to clock and sleep easy.
 
mmorpheus1 said:
X48 Asus Rampage Formula board here and no problems overclocking and cpu voltage is 1.2v ;)
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See this just isnt fair..... fancy swapping chips? :D

I pushed it to 3.6ghz earlier, temps were absolutely fine but im starting to get uncomfortably close to 1.40v given all the warning signs about killing your cpu at that kind of voltage its not something id consider using 24/7 although one good thing about my mobo is I can save upto 4 different bios configs, so can boot straight in and start tweaking what ive already achieved.
 
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