Using Clockgen for a Core 2 Quad Q6700...how?

Openupitsdave · May 25, 2014

Ive concluded that my mobo doesnt allow for OCing after reading a bit... Ive seen alot of people using Clockgen and Crystal Cupid (?) but Ive never used them. I want to OC my CPU to around 3.2ghz from 2.66ghz...I plan to upgrade cooler if successful.

Processor: Core 2 Quad Q6700 2.66ghz
Mobo: Asus IPIBL-LB 800/1066/1333mhz
RAM: 4x1Gb PC2-5300 667mhz (333mhz)

What settings should I use to achieve desired clock? is there any tried-n-tested best setups I could use? My PLL is CV174C I believe.

lukelaw · May 25, 2014

The Core 2 Quad is not built to overclock and on DDR2 you can hardly get any extra MHz. If you're try to do this to make your PC faster it's best to buy a new one.

Openupitsdave · May 25, 2014

Buying a new one is out of the question... I want to OC like many others have with this setup..

lukelaw · May 25, 2014

With the same set up as you? i'd like to see what results they got, link?

lukelaw · May 25, 2014

And on a Core 2 the memory controller is to slow to keep the stock RAM bandwidth, you end up lowing it and the performance could just get worse.

Openupitsdave · May 25, 2014

Even if its on DDR3 motherboards...theyre still limited to the same 800/1066/1333mhz, right?....so how did all these people OC to 3.6ghz stable?

I have read that the Core2Quad is very good for OC...

lukelaw · May 25, 2014

DDR2 can't reach 1333MHz unless you overclock it to that speed. How good are you at overclocking components? because RAM is the 2nd hardest thing to over clock in a PC.

lukelaw · May 25, 2014

By my standards anyway

lukelaw · May 25, 2014

DDR2 at 1333MHz wont run on the board, I just checked the specs.

Openupitsdave · May 25, 2014

What if I upgraded my DDR2 RAM to 6400 (400mhz)?? Would that help alot?

lukelaw · May 25, 2014

The controller on the CPU will max out at 1066 so just upgrade to DDR3, you be able to get an overclock but I would really recommend not to.

Openupitsdave · May 25, 2014

I see... I have some extra DDR3 RAM laying around...2 sticks of 2Gb... Would it then be worth it to find a used or a cheaper new DDR3 mobo? This must be how people are getting there C2Q's to 3.6ghz+. I dont see how else they would be doing it...

lukelaw · May 25, 2014

Oh, I thought you were saying the had the same board. The board won't overclock but with a new board you can freely overclock and have the chance to upgrade your CPU

Openupitsdave · May 25, 2014

I meant DDR2 800/1066/1333mhz mobos.....http://www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-1857609/full-overclocking-guide-core-duo-core-quad-socket-775-socket.html

Either way, it looks like I have to buy a new mobo to fit it OR buy a whole new CPU+mobo...
It just seems worth it to buy a used mobo for 50$ if I can get to 3.6ghz...thats pretty fast for an old chip

Openupitsdave · May 25, 2014

Anyway I tried using ClockGen and it blue screened me, then again after a restart, then again after restart...I shut down, and THANK GOD it started back up.... staying FAR away from this software..

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