Is this core speed right for my Q6600 =/

Flare · 19 Feb 2009 at 19:01

as above. sorry if it is, im just new to all this.

Thanks,

Flare.

Duke · 19 Feb 2009 at 19:03

Speedstep is on. It reduces the multiplier when idle / near idle.

Flare · 19 Feb 2009 at 19:04

ohh ok, so when its under more load the core speed will increase?

Thanks

Duke · 19 Feb 2009 at 19:21

Yep it will go to 2.4GHz

reflux · 19 Feb 2009 at 19:22

At least two threads about this every week.

OneTime · 19 Feb 2009 at 19:22

reflux said:
At least two threads about this every week.

True lol.
Go into BIOS and turn off speedstep. Then start overclocking the Q6600

chrispystix · 19 Feb 2009 at 19:28

No need to turn off speedstep.

Nitrams64 · 19 Feb 2009 at 22:15

To overclock do you have to turn off speedstep. :confused:

tmaxxthomson · 19 Feb 2009 at 22:28

nah, it just helps with stability xD or so ive heard. haha

RJC · 19 Feb 2009 at 22:33

Duke · 20 Feb 2009 at 08:27

Nitrams64 said:
To overclock do you have to turn off speedstep.

Nope.

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