First OC - E6600

Kemik

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Kemik

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Hello,

Spec

C2D E6600 (Want to get a 3.2GHz OC)
Gigabyte 965P-DS3P rev 3.3
Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2x1GB) DDR2 PC2-5300C3 667MHz
Corsair HX 520W ATX2.2
Noctua NH-U12F CPU Cooler

I have some questions. So far, I've disabled some unrequired bits like C1F Support and set my RAM timings but I come across a value with a FAIL value (DDR18V) is that anything to be worried about?

Should I disable CPU EIST Function and virtualization technology? Set smart fan control method/mode to Auto?
 
I'm using this and this. However, both seem to want to push the C2D past 3.2GHz. I don't want to do this. I'm very happy at 3.2GHz. Would you recommend adjusting the CPU voltage to 1.45V as stated in the guides or keep it at the default? Same question for the Northbridge voltage to +0.3V (1.55V).

Note: I won't be overclocking the RAM and wish to keep it at the stock values of 2.2v with 3-3-3-12 timings.

I'm going to post the overclock BIOS page tomorrow morning to see if it helps you guys help me :)

Thanks.
 
I don't think you'll get anyware near 3.2Ghz with stock voltages, but at the same time you don't want to be putting any more voltage through the core then you need too.

Best thing to do would be follow this (taken from the 'Beginners Guide to Overclocking Sticky'):

Finding Max CPU Clockspeed

1. Increase the FSB by 5MHz.
2. Decrease the RAM divider if required to keep it at stock or less
3. Run Prime Small FFT to test stability
4. Run it for 30mins, it may be worth testing for FSB stability as well if you haven't already proven FSB stability at this point. If it passes return to 1, if it fails goto 5. Keep an eye on temperatures whilst testing.
5. Increase the Vcore a notch and repeat the testing phase until temperatures are getting close to the maximum for your CPU, or the voltage increases don't allow you to overclock any further.
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My BIOS states the Memory Frequency is 667 MHz. If I push the CPU freq above 333 MHz the Memory Frequency goes above 667 MHz. The quote in Darthe's post says keep the Memory below the stock or at the same level. I've set the Memory Divider at 2.0 and that's the lowest it goes (1:1) I believe.

What do I do? I can push the CPU a lot harder but am I limited by my RAM?
 
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