First OC, few questions

Shaye87 · 20 Jan 2007 at 08:07

Hey,

I want to overclock my Intel C2D e6600 CPU so it will reach 3.0 GHZ, currently stock with 2.4 GHZ.

I never done any OC before.

Mobo = GygaByte 965P-S3, and the CPU as above e6600, got arctic cooling freezer 7 pro.

Can I OC the CPU to 3 ghz easily?

I got this software that came with the mobo, can I use it to OC?

What temps should I be expecting to get, currently on idle cpu = 40c.

And regarding the picture ^^^, what if I just use the "easy mode" to OC and keep an eye on the temps?

Thanks!

Legless · 20 Jan 2007 at 08:56

If you've never overclocked before, a good start is to read the sticky at the top of this thread, helped me out when i 1st started...

Also, DON'T bother with windows software for overclocking, you need to be doing your overclocking in the BIOS... Again, read the sticky, as you really don't want to be fiddling with your bios if you don't know what your doing...

I'm sure others will be around to offer more advice... Good luck...

Shaye87 · 20 Jan 2007 at 09:16

i read it, now basically from what i understand:

my multiplier = 9, bus speed = 266 mhz so that gives me 2.4 ghz.

i want to raise my bus speed to 333 so that 9 X 333 == 3.0 ghz :eek:

full spec;

mobo gygabyte 965p-s3

twinmos ddr2 667 mhz 2gb

8800 gts

e6600 and artic freezer 7 pro

enermax libarity 500w

w3bbo · 20 Jan 2007 at 12:07

Yes that is the way it works. You shouldn't need to alter any voltages to reach 3ghz. Happy clocking

Shaye87 · 20 Jan 2007 at 13:11

w3bbo said:
Yes that is the way it works. You shouldn't need to alter any voltages to reach 3ghz. Happy clocking

Thanks

Doc Shorla · 20 Jan 2007 at 20:15

You will easily hit your target. Increase the fsb by 10 incriments until you hit 333 keeping the multiplier at 9. Run orthos stability test for each increase. Also mannually set your memory timming to that as reccommended by manufacturer and put the fsb:mem ratio to 1:1. Good luck

Van Diemen · 20 Jan 2007 at 20:21

If you have a good chip you may be able to get 3.2 on stock volts

jaffacakes · 20 Jan 2007 at 23:01

if you find out how to make the freezer 7 go FASTER, tell me! lol

Cob · 20 Jan 2007 at 23:37

Shaye87 said:
Hey,

I want to overclock my Intel C2D e6600 CPU so it will reach 3.0 GHZ, currently stock with 2.4 GHZ.

Thanks!

Read through the two DS3 posts in the motherboard forum. The DS3 is the exact same board as the S3.

jaffacakes · 20 Jan 2007 at 23:56

done it, set fan control to disable, getting 2800RPM outta the damn thing now