Hi, I have a question about overclocking a Q9450 (intel quad core @ 2.66ghz). I want to overclock this processor by only increasing the FSB and nothing else. Since the stock GHz on it is 2.66, what is a safe, stable MHz speed I can obtain on this processor without getting a new fan, or anything else.
My RAM, motherboard and power supply:
1000 watt power supply
nVidia 790i ultra SLI motherboard (supports 1600 FSB)
4GB Patriot EP+ Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1333MHz - 2 x 2048MB
Also, I watched a video on YouTube that you can overclock the FSB via the nVidia control panel (ntune?). Since this is my first time overclocking, I want to start out small and safe before touching voltage, or upping the FSB further than what the stock voltage can handle. Having said that, what is a safe and stable speed that my processor can handle, given the mobo/ram?
My RAM, motherboard and power supply:
1000 watt power supply
nVidia 790i ultra SLI motherboard (supports 1600 FSB)
4GB Patriot EP+ Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1333MHz - 2 x 2048MB
Also, I watched a video on YouTube that you can overclock the FSB via the nVidia control panel (ntune?). Since this is my first time overclocking, I want to start out small and safe before touching voltage, or upping the FSB further than what the stock voltage can handle. Having said that, what is a safe and stable speed that my processor can handle, given the mobo/ram?