System overclock help needed.

[clay-uk]

Hi this is my first post & dont have a clue about overclocking so im looking for a step by step guide on what settings to change.

I have an Asus PB5 Deluxe Mobo, Bios version 1004
Intel E6300 processor with akasa evo 120 cpu fan
2gb ocz PC2-6400 Dual Channel Platinum Revision 2 XTC Series DDR2
cpu idle temp is 43.5c

im not looking to max out my system just safe within limits overclock would be nice, thanks for any help & advice you can give.

 

[Uscooper]

That cpu temp seems a bit high for idle. My cpu idles cooler than that and it is the same chip @ 3.21ghz. I think that you need to see if your cooler/airflow/ thermal compound is set up right before attempting anything.

 

[clay-uk]

Thanks for your reply m8, the room the pc is in is quite warm anyway this might be the reason the cpu temp is high @ idle, what tempreture does your cpu run @ idle & what fan are you using ?

 

[Uscooper]

depending on the room temps, @ 3.21ghz im idling at 40-43c. Im using the zalman 9500 and i have the antec 900 case with all the fans I could get in it, so its like a little air conditioner lol

 

[racingman24]

I recommend you this excelent guide to oc Intel Conroe processors in this link:

http://forumz.tomshardware.com/hardware/Core2Duo-Overclocking-Guide-v1-ftopict197995.html

Good look

 

[clay-uk]

ok ive refitted the cpu fan with akasa pro grade 460 paste & these are my temps @ idle

11:15:01: Processor 0 : DIGITAL TMP[ 40°C ]
11:15:01: Processor 1 : DIGITAL TMP[ 42°C ]
11:15:07: Processor 0 : DIGITAL TMP[ 41°C ]
11:15:07: Processor 1 : DIGITAL TMP[ 43°C ]
11:15:09: Processor 1 : DIGITAL TMP[ 42°C ]
11:15:12: Processor 0 : DIGITAL TMP[ 40°C ]
11:15:30: Processor 0 : DIGITAL TMP[ 41°C ]
11:15:32: Processor 0 : DIGITAL TMP[ 40°C ]
11:15:34: Processor 0 : DIGITAL TMP[ 41°C ]
11:15:34: Processor 1 : DIGITAL TMP[ 43°C ]
11:15:36: Processor 0 : DIGITAL TMP[ 40°C ]
11:15:36: Processor 1 : DIGITAL TMP[ 42°C ]
11:15:38: Processor 0 : DIGITAL TMP[ 41°C ]
11:15:40: Processor 1 : DIGITAL TMP[ 43°C ]
11:15:42: Processor 0 : DIGITAL TMP[ 40°C ]
11:15:42: Processor 1 : DIGITAL TMP[ 42°C ]
11:15:52: Processor 0 : DIGITAL TMP[ 41°C ]

Do i need to change my cpu fan if so to what ? thanks

 

[Uscooper]

yep you need to order a good cpu cooler and you should be able to at least squeeze a little more out of there. Its up to you what you want. I have a zalman 9500, lots of people like the scythe ninja, thermaltake makes some nice ones too- just up to you and how much you want to spend.