OCing Q9550

[get_out_of_dodge]

Going to OC my Q9550 on air, like to know a stable OC frequency and what kind of temps it gets.

I will be using a Intel DP45SG P45 board, a Q9550, and 8GB (4x2GB) of Patriot Viper DDR3 1333 RAM.

Your help will be greatly appreciated.

 

[theAnimal]

Read the How To sticky.

 

[get_out_of_dodge]

what kind of performance could i get with the following combination
this is what i've put together in the case , i have not worked with 45 nm quads before throwing it out there for some advise not looking for world records
intel dp45sg board
intel q9950 quad core
patriot viper ddr3 1333 mhz ram
the ps is a thermaltake toughpower 700 watts
cpu cooler artic cooling freezer 7 pro
video card XFX Radeon HD 4890 Video Card - 1024MB DDR5,
case antec 900

 

[theAnimal]

Since we don't have your PC, it would be easier if you tell us what you get.

 

[optiprimox]

I have a q9300 oc'd to 3.8 - but on liquid. Air will get me load temps of 78+ so that wont do it.

Quads operate hotter normally compared to duals - so keep that in mind. Even at stock, it can idle at 40-45c.

I've had my 9300 oc'd to 3.7 on air - with load temps up to 67c - so that's not bad.

I'm on liquid now, oc'd to 3.82 and loads at 68c - that's about as high as I'm willing to go - vcore is 1.45 for 3.82 (droop to 1.38).

I use a Biostar TPOWER I45 - 510fsb x 7.5. Hope that helps.

oh - my liquid setup is a swiftech h20-220.

 

[jsc]

I am running my Q9550 at 3.6 GHz with a TRUE/Scythe S-Flex fan in an Antec 900 case.

Your CPU cooler will be your limiting factor. The ACF7P is a great economy cooler but I wouldn't run a Q9550 past 3.3 GHz. with one.
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