Q6600 OC 2.8GHZ Temps(Are they Good?)

vetona

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Those are the temps.

I just oc'd to 2.8GHZ, you think i could take it further?

It was stable with Prime95 on mixed for short periods of time.
 
Are you getting those temperatures when the CPU is idle, or after running Prime 95 for 20 minutes? If idle, they are a bit high but nothing to worry about. If those are load temps, they're excellent.

What kind of cooler and case do you have?
 

CompuTronix

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Do not use blend to test CPU stability or temperatures. Small FFT's must be used. Please read the Sticky at the top of this Forum: Core 2 Quad and Duo Temperature Guide - http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/221745-29-core-quad-temperature-guide

From the Guide:


Section 6: Scale

Scale 2: Quad
Q9x50: Tcase Max 71c, Stepping E0, TDP 95W, Idle 16W
Q9x50: Tcase Max 71c, Stepping C1, TDP 95W, Idle 16W
Q9400: Tcase Max 71c, Stepping R0, TDP 95W, Idle 16W
Q9300: Tcase Max 71c, Stepping M1, TDP 95W, Idle 16W
Q8x00: Tcase Max 71c, Stepping R0, TDP 95W, Idle 16W
Q8200: Tcase Max 71c, Stepping M1, TDP 95W, Idle 16W
Q6x00: Tcase Max 71c, Stepping G0, TDP 95W, Idle 16W<--Q6600 G0

-Tcase/Tjunction-
--70--/--75--75--75--75-- Hot
--65--/--70--70--70--70-- Warm
--60--/--65--65--65--65-- Safe
--25--/--30--30--30--30-- Cool


Tcase = CPU temperature
Tjunction = Core temperature

Hope this helps,

Comp :sol:
 

vetona

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Those temps are not on load. After playing WoW at max settings for a little bit. But, i'll do a 20 min test on small fft's, check the temps after 20 mins, then post them again. But yeah. That scale is strange. If im reading it right, then my cpu is in between cool and safe?
 

CompuTronix

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Yes, it's intended to be as simple as the temperature guage in a car.

Since thermal saturation is typically reached within 7 to 8 minutes, only a 10 minute run is required. In order to compare apples to apples, the test should be performed with case covers removed, and all fans at 100% RPM. All of the details regarding how to properly test, calibrate and monitor your temperatures are spelled out in the Temp Guide.
 

vetona

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Ok, well I just tested for 17 mins.

Heres my results:
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I'd say that is pretty good. Not all of my fans speeds were maxed thou, and my side panels were on. I have 2x250mm fans on my side panel, which help alot. So, in your guys's opinions, do you think I have any extra room to OC a bit more?
 

CompuTronix

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What is your ambient, and which cooler do you have? My previous CPU was a Q6600 G0, and I've tested, overclocked and calibrated many others.

Most Q6600 G0's can reach 3.6 stable on high-end air, as long as they're not above 1.3 VID, which requires 1.440 Vcore in CPU-Z while under 100% workload with Prime95 Small FFT's.

It's OK to push your temps to "Warm" on the Scale shown above, since your temps will never reach that high under any games or apps.
 

vetona

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well, I just tested with a vcore of 1.35(CPUZ shows 1.28) FSB of 400Mhz x 8.0 multiplier for 10mins
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Imo, good temps.

Idle is around 35-36c. Stock cooler. I'm thinking about getting the TT Blue Orb.


(Thats intels stock as im sure you know VVV)
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CompuTronix

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What is your ambient?

The $28.99 Xigmatek HTD-S1283 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233003 - is a far better cooler than the $47.99 TT Blue Orb, and is one of the best high-end air coolers available, especially for the money, plus the current $10.00 rebate, even if you purchase the $8.49 Retention Bracket - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233019

Check out the test results at Frosty Tech - http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=2271&page=5 - second from the top. This is the cooler you need in order to get the lowest temperatures and highest overclock out of your Q6600.
 

vetona

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i think my ambient in my basement is like 21-23c.

I'll definately take into consideration that Xigmatek. That looks awesome. I could probably get from my now 3.2ghz to probably 3.6 or 4 even.
 

CompuTronix

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4Ghz is a bit ambitious as well as above the norm for the Q6600 G0, however, if you run Real Temp - http://www.techpowerup.com/realtemp - it will identify your VID, which will in turn provide an approximate indication of the overclock potential of your particular Q6600. The lower the VID (Voltage I.D.), the less Vcore required, so you'll have lower temperatures and a higher stable overclock.
 

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I'm nailing 3.2Ghz stock Vcore on my Q6600 after purchasing the Artic Cooler Pro 7. Not the best CPU fan out there but I felt like it was the best bang for the buck.