I purchased an asus p5k pro back in june and tested it with an intel celeron dual core e1200 1. I didnt mean to mislead anyone, but as i found out in my update video i messed up big time. World records achieved by overclocking a intel core 2 quad q6600 processor. The recording strategy was used to show the methodolgy and intricate variables at play while overclocking, and it is assumed that users to that choose to heed advice from this a know the basics of overclocking and b have researched the issue adequately. You can adjust the power, voltage, core, memory settings, and other key system values for more performance. The intel core i74770 features intels most recent haswell architecture. Learn about what exactly is overclocking and then discuss about free overclocking software for windows 10. Read about all things rog, including gaming, new products, press releases, events, guides, mods, builds, overclocking, and more.
As with each of the previous core i generations intel have managed to reduce power consumption and simultaneously increase processing throughput. Feb 16, 20 for a 2007 cpu, this lil badass is up to par with a amd 640 quad and a phenom 965. Jul 20, 2009 overclocking intels core 2 quad q8200. We do extensive testing using intels e6750 and q6600 processors. Cela sapplique aussi bien au processeur central cpu. I decided to buy this intel core 2 quad q6600 processor, and heres what i experienced. The easiest way to do this is to use software that tracks the stability of your cpu unless you already have a monitoring system built into your computers software.
Dont even think of attempting an overclock without an after market cooling solution. In order to overclock this processor, we selected two motherboards based on what are probably the most popular chipsets the core 2 quad q6600 is likely to find itself being used in conjunction. Downloads for intel core2 quad processor q6600 8m cache. The i74770 has a locked multiplier which makes overclocking it much harder than its unlocked i74770k sibling.
Overclocking which is the most oc stable setting for q6600. Likewise, it is clear that the more you overclock and the more that you run your processor out of spec, it is imperative that you 1 watch voltages. Confidently add performance to select 9th gen intel core processors and new intel core xseries processor family with intel performance maximizer. About the best you can do with the q6600 and decent cooling is 3. I have done a bit of research but most of the info i can find about software overclocking is dated, so i figured i would ask you guys for your opinion. This number is calculated as a percentage of all motherboards, compatible with both original and upgrade cpus, compared to the number of motherboards, that support the original intel q6600. Hi, i am just about to build a pc for a friend, q6600 on a gaex48ds4 motherboard, 4gb 800 6400c4dhx ddr2 ram, zotac 8800gt, 500gb hd, my friend has asked me to overclock cpu to 3ghz, i have read that i should be able to do this using just the stock cooler, my questionis, 1, is this true or would i have to put an after market cooler eg. The only thing you need to do to overclock a q6600 to 3ghz is cover the pin closest to the notch on the pcb as illustrated here. There is far to much to overclocking to be summed here in a few paragraphs. Ive made this on my system cpu q6600 and mobo p5b deluxe but the temperatures at idle was 65c. Downloads for intel core2 quad processor q6600 8m cache, 2. The software interface exposes a set of robust capabilities common in most enthusiast platforms along with new features available on new intel application processors and intel motherboards. Overclocker q6600 sur mcp73vtpm cpu overclocking, cooling. Apr 27, 2010 the q6600 is not an easy cpu to overclock.
I am upgrading from a core2duo 6750 and wondering what people are running their q6600 at. Obviously you need to assure your new settings adequate cooling with at least 30% more cfm of airflow over a stock coo. Overclocking cpu i would be very careful trying to oc with stock cooling. These software can be used for safely overclocking your system and use it to its fullest limits. You can adjust the power, voltage, core, memory settings, and. Intel core 2 quad q6600 overclock pcmaclinux society. Apr 30, 2009 overclocking which is the most oc stable setting for q6600. My experience overclocking the q6600 a basic guide. Intels valuepriced core 2 quad q8200 uses two of the same processor dice as the pentium e5200, at a. When overclocking, are there significant advantages to using quadcore instead of dualcore cpus. Jul 25, 2007 overclocking intels core 2 quad q6600. Intel q9550 core 2 quad basic overclocking guide published in association with disclaimer please read this bit, it is very important.
I hope this was a good guide help in understanding the q6600. The extreme overclocking forums are a place for people to learn how to overclock and tweak their pcs components like the cpu, memory ram, or video card in order to gain the maximum performance out of their system. Jul 24, 2017 i need to apologize for the game results. Windows 10 called out the cpu specifically but i am seeing others who have successfully updated machines with the. Whilst checking specs, the q6600 g0 stepping has a max temp of 71 degrees but the q6700 has a max of 62 degrees. It is the speed at which all the components motherboard run. We compare the specs of the intel q6600 to see how it stacks up against its competitors including the intel core2 duo e8400, intel core i3 3220 and intel core2 quad q8400. The processor is currently in the asus m3nh hdmi, and it has done well.
Now what im wondering is if i should buy another one. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you. First you want to make sure the actual processor is the core 2 quad q6600 which is stated across the top, and from there we want to move down. There are lots of discussions about new processors, graphics cards, cooling products, power supplies, cases, and so much more.
Windows 10 rejected intel q6600 as insufficient cpu did anyone else have issues installing windows 10 on a machine running the core 2 quad q6600 2. As with any over clock, your mileage may vary, no over clock is guaranteed and you may get more from your system or less, its all about getting into the heart of. How to overclock your intel processor and speed up your pc. This is a hardware forced overclock, not a software bios overclock, which is very nice for users that have q6600 in oem dellhp systems that have no software overclock tools.
Upgrade chance is a probability of a successful processor upgradedowngrade from the core 2 quad q6600 original cpu to a specific model. I read that you can pretty easily overclock it to 3. Your software is reporting ddr speed, not ddr2 speed so double what frequency is being reported. Click on view more to see the complete hall of fame. This hyperintelligent automated processor overclocking tool examines your processor s individual performance dna and programs personalized settings for custom overclocking made simple. This download installs the intel extreme tuning utility intel xtu version 6. Also, the q6600 uses 95w and the q6700 needs 105w i know maybe due to the extra 200mhz increase. I am new to overclocking, and after much reading and experimentation, i have managed to overclock my q6600 quad core 2. In this video i show you how to overclock the intel core 2 quad q6600 2. I am going to be receiving a core2quad q6600 here in the next day or two. Whats clear from our experiences is that the core 2 quad q6600 seems to be that new bang for buck processor that, with a little bit of overclocking, is going to net you. Nov 09, 2017 the only thing you need to do to overclock a q6600 to 3ghz is cover the pin closest to the notch on the pcb as illustrated here. Easy overclock you intel core processor and test with cinebench to. Otherwise, were going to start with the basics and walk you through what you need to know to start overclocking your cpu.
World records achieved by overclocking a intel core 2 quad. The latest processor to join the ranks of this highly competitive field is the q6600 in the g0 form. You can also learn how to use intel performance maximizer intel pm overclocking software to automatically complete this process for you if you have the latest gen intel core processor. I would like to know which setting is stable from people who oced the q6600, i think 3. I also tried everything, had discussions, and some did just what you did, reduced the memory and went for the higher clock.
When i changes cpu frequency from 400 to 355 and cpu ratio setting from 08. One response to overclocking q6600 on p5b deluxe george says. Read about experts overclocking cpus and gpus with ln2 and how to tweak your system for maximum performance in benchmarks and games. Overclocking 1 your unlocked intel core processor, ram, and motherboard is a way to custom tune your pc. Btw, i dont want to use a benchmarking stressing utility. This processor totally surpasses my amd quad core by a lot. There have been posts in the past on this very same subject and overclocking 8gb with a q6600 past 3. Overclocking intel q6600 with a stock cooler windows 7 help. To successfully overclock your cpu, you need to find out if its stable at both its idle and max load. It helps speed up your componentsand your gameplay. I have a q6600 and 8gb of ram and running vista 64. Windows 10 rejected intel q6600 as insufficient cpu. Im not sure how good the airflow is in a 410 but you may have a big problem trying to. Im about to buy a core 2 quad q6600 dotn know if b3 or g0 yet and i currently have been using an arctic freezer 7 pro on my core 2 duo overclocked to 3.