Hey there, I'm not usually hovering around these particular forum but I'm in need of guidance, so here I am. Anyway here's my situation... I have a B2 E6400 that has been running on stock for quite some time and that's got to change, the reason that it has remained all this time at stock is because I have an Intel D946GZIS mobo, so there's basically no OC'ing that can be done through normal means. But lately I stumbled again into something I didn't consider back when I originally found it, the pad mod (pin mod), back then I didn't consider it because I was broke and didn't want to break anything. Things have changed.

Now even though I technically COULD, I don't feel like buying new ram and a new motherboard for the same build I already have (Was planning to do that on next gen stuff or whenever I needed it). I see that the most common mod was the 266FSB for the E4XXX series, but there's also a 333FSB mod that works with the E6XXX series that I'm willing to try. This, in theory, should bring my E6400 to near E6700 performance for little to no money spent, which is my ultimate goal. Even though I have a general idea on how to do it, I'd like some detailed instructions if possible (What I'd need, how to do it, etc..)

In case my less than stellar motherboard decides to boot with this mod and everything actually works out, I'm willing to buy aftermarket cooling if temperature becomes an issue, but what I'd like to know is if intel and AMD are moving away from their LGA775 socket and AM2/AM2+/AM3 (As far as I know they should all fit) sockets respectively, as far as the aftermarket HSF are concerned that is. I'm just not ready to drop $50 on a Tuniq Tower if it'll be rendered useless for my next build.

I guess to sum everything up, I'd like to know how to properly perform the pad mod and what I'd need and if it's a smart move to purchase a Tuniq Tower now for the present and also future builds. Thanks.