Overclocking a Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300

Kyle DeGonge

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Jun 27, 2013
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so ive come to realize that my cpu is being a bit of a bottleneck to my system
i recently got a GTX650TI 2gbOC and its cant reach its max potential because of my cpu [and ram also].

Specs:
psu-600W dual 12v rails
cpu- Q8300 2.5ghz
gpu- asus gtx650ti 2gbOC
motherboard- i wish i new [gateway sx2802-03 model] G43 socket
ram- 6gb 800mhz ddr2

temps:
cpu: 40C [idle] 60C [max]
gpu: 30C [idle] 55C [max]

i know that my ram is going to limit the OCing capabilities but if i could get a little more umph out of the cpu that would be nice
 

KnowItAll

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May 13, 2013
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The ram has nothing to do with overclocking. The motherboard is your limiting factor and the cpu isn't known for much overclocking, maybe a couple hundred mhz, but most pre-builts have locked bios so you out of luck there.