Q6600 Overclock

[Jonnygrunge]

I am running my Q6600 G0 at 3.2GHz (356x9) at 1.35V BIOS 1.31 vdroop showing in Everest.
My FSB (Quad) effective is 1424MHz and my RAM is running at 1068MHz (3:2). My system is prime stable for 12hrs (blend - all 4 cores - Max core temp 100% load 58oC). My query is, should I drop the multiplier down to 8 and raise the FSB to 400MHz to attain a 3.2GHz overcock? Will I notice any 'real world' difference?

 

[V3g3tto]

Puts more 'stress' on the CPU, but will probably run with less volts. But no, don't think you would notice.

 

[Jonnygrunge]

Yeah I think I will stick with this setup, seems to be a good divider for my RAM (356 x 1.5 x 2= 1068MHz @ 5-5-5-18 2.1V) I dont think I will notice any real world or benchmark increases to write home about, by going to 400x8 will require a lot more tinkering to stabalise! Increasing CPU voltage, NB voltage, etc! From what I have read and researched higher FSB does not always equal higher performance, nor does 1:1 RAM ratio! seems to be a bit of a myth! Increasing the FSB, albeit may slightly increase system data transfer, puts more stress on the mobo, where increasing the multiplier will stress the CPU more, although the CPU voltage can be dropped at a lower FSB, which I like, gonna try and drop the voltage to 1.3V later on tonight. As I don't have 800MHz RAM this magical FSB figure of 400MHz does not bother me. I think it is what is stable and what you are happier with! My two cents. Open as always to advise/suggestions!