Overclocking Intel core 2 duo e6550

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Hi, ive been wondering how to overclock my cpu for a long time just havent figured it out. My system that i have has a Intel core 2 duo e6550 2.33 Ghz (stock fan), P5k SE motherboard and 4gb dram frequency 333.7 Mhz also a Amd Radeon 6570. I hoping to get at least 2.5 Ghz or up to 2.9 Ghz if that is possible. Step by step instructions if possible thank you :)
 
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We yet don't know what you're overclocking for.

Your current processor is running at 2.33GHz and you are expecting an overclock of 2.5GHz~2.9Ghz. In all likelihood those frequencies are minor to say the least. Going any higher and you risk killing your system merely because;
a| you don't have aftermarket cooling
b| your motherboard doesn't have adequate cooling for the VRM area
c| your system, judging from the specs, is aged and time might have taken a heavy toll on the innards thus the system is unreliable for any strenuous activities to say the least.

It would be best to get a new system altogether and try your hand at overclocking. I'd have suggested getting a better GPU but anything you'll put in it will be bottlenecked and...
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Overclocking a CPU like that or just about any CPU requires you to purchase an aftermarket cooler. Stock cooler won't cut it in any manner or form. At best you'd end up with a dead CPU/machine.

Airflow is also critical as you'd need to deal with the heat - resulting from adding more voltage to your chip and components.

The wattage of a PSU isn't the entire story, I asked you to include your full system specs(and list them) so we can all make a better judgement on whether you should proceed.

:) Please get back to these.

On that note, What are you trying to achieve with an overclock?
 
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We yet don't know what you're overclocking for.

Your current processor is running at 2.33GHz and you are expecting an overclock of 2.5GHz~2.9Ghz. In all likelihood those frequencies are minor to say the least. Going any higher and you risk killing your system merely because;
a| you don't have aftermarket cooling
b| your motherboard doesn't have adequate cooling for the VRM area
c| your system, judging from the specs, is aged and time might have taken a heavy toll on the innards thus the system is unreliable for any strenuous activities to say the least.

It would be best to get a new system altogether and try your hand at overclocking. I'd have suggested getting a better GPU but anything you'll put in it will be bottlenecked and overclocking your CPU to remove that bottleneck would be fruitless in the end.
 
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I just hope you know the consequences of the actions...a blown rig would just end badly :)

In that space and time, have you tried looking at the sticky?

Be sure to read through it thoroughly!
Have fun and if possible let us know what happens via this thread. If it does go up in flames...remember I warned you beforehand.

Lutfij
:)
 
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