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mishima   07-27-2008 at 09:36:30 AM

Im thinking of upgrading my E6600 to an Q9450.

I have a evga 680i mb, ddr2 800 gskill.

How hard you guys think ill be able to overclock the Q9450 on my motherboard?

------------------------------ CPU: C2D 6600 oc 3.4 v.1.45
Cooler: Zalman 9700
MB: Evga Nvidia Nforce 680i Sli
GC: Evga 8800GTS 640mb oc to 650mhz core, 1600mhz shaders, 1000mhz memory
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auscanzukus   07-27-2008 at 03:40:58 PM
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I'm not aware of ANY 680i board that supports Yorkfield. The latest bios for your mobois for up to Wolfdale:

 
Code :
  1. Bios Version :  P32
  2. BIOS Date :  1/21/2008
  3. Bios File :  NF68_P32.bin  (FTP / HTTP)
  4. Notes :  The following was updated in release P32:
  6. Updated Wolfdale CPU microcode
  7. Also includes these updates from bios P20, P21, P23, P24, P25, P26, P27, P28, P29, P30 and P31:
  9. Improved Core 2 Quad 1333 stability and overclocking
  10. Improved Core 2 Duo 1333 overclocking
  11. Resolves issues with G0 stepping CPU's detecting odd multipliers
  12. Improved overclocking for Kentsfield 1333 FSB CPUs
  13. Additional 1333 FSB Support for future CPUs
  14. Fixes intermittent S3 Resume bug
  15. Improve S3 resume functionality
  16. USB flash key functionality improvements
  17. Overclocking and memory improvements
  18. WHQL-related HPET fixes
  19. Quad-Core OC Improvements
  20. Additional support for 1333MHz CPU's
  21. Wireless PCI card fixes
  22. Vreg fan header default set to on
  23. Memory performance improvements
  24. Vista WHQL Certified
  25. USB Floppy improvements for RAID installs
  26. Correct CPU temp and voltage system monitor displays in BIOS
  27. Correct default CPU multiplier setting
  28. Fix "Code 50" hang received under certain VGA configurations
  29. Fix for SATA disk drives
  30. Improvements to memory stability and overclockability
  31. Disabled spread spectrum tables for improved overclockability
  32. Improve POST screen CPU speed reporting
  33. Improves X-Fi and internal audio functionality
  34. WHQL Certified BIOS
  35. Improvements to overclocking
  36. Enhancements for Quad-Core CPUs
  37. Adds ability to enable splash screen
 

http://www.evga.com/Support/Drivers/Default.asp


Message edited by auscanzukus on 07-27-2008 at 03:43:13 PM
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jitpublisher   07-27-2008 at 04:37:23 PM
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He's right. ^
I believe you need a 780i board to run the Yorkfield processors.


Message edited by jitpublisher on 07-27-2008 at 04:38:33 PM
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mishima   07-27-2008 at 04:48:22 PM
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So better go with the Qx6700 then. At least has the multiplier unblocked!

With the Qx6700 probably will be able to overclock to 3.4ghz.

Am I right?

------------------------------ CPU: C2D 6600 oc 3.4 v.1.45
Cooler: Zalman 9700
MB: Evga Nvidia Nforce 680i Sli
GC: Evga 8800GTS 640mb oc to 650mhz core, 1600mhz shaders, 1000mhz memory
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thogrom   07-27-2008 at 05:02:10 PM
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I was going to get a q6700 from my e6420... and then OC it past 4 ghz... my 680i mobo can get me upto a stable 450 fsb... so... w/ water cooling I could get it well past 4 ghz...

its just my computer isn't stable anymore and I want to be able to have it stable and be a little bit faster... just debating whether I should wait for nehalem and build a nehalem system that will last me a little longer... or jsut upgrade now...

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auscanzukus   07-28-2008 at 02:06:09 PM
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You don't need a high multi if you're on air cooling cuz heat will be your enemy #1. Not multiplier. Q6600/Q6700 is more than enough to do 3.4ghz. It's a matter of config.

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