Hey everyone, I've been trying to get into overclocking so I'm still relatively new to it. I have a q6600 quad core and it's always ran at stock settings. I've decided to try and overclock it a bit more for gaming. I'm not looking to get some insane OC out of it just want to maybe get it to 3.2. Currently I have it at 3.2 stable but I have a few questions if someone would be so kind to answer.
1.) Is going 3.2 with a 8 multiplier better than going with a 9 multiplier?
(I know that the lower the multipler the higher your FSB will be that's not really a problem for me I just was wondering if maybe one ran more stable than the other? I'm guessing the 9 because your FSB is less so not as much heat?)
2.) By changing the cpu voltage just a few steps is that really going to affect lifespan drastically or will I still get a decent run from it?
3.)Once I figure out what to set the CPU to should I set it to auto voltage and then try going down little by little to get it to run on the lowest voltage?
4.) I have my memory set to 1066 but when I change my cpu frequency the ram starts to go up. Does that mean that it's linked? If so I'm not sure how to unlink it I haven't seen any option for it. I am on a Rampage Formula Bios.
Those are pretty much the questions I have. This website is kickass for noobs like me and I appreciate any responses from anyone thanks!
1.) Is going 3.2 with a 8 multiplier better than going with a 9 multiplier?
(I know that the lower the multipler the higher your FSB will be that's not really a problem for me I just was wondering if maybe one ran more stable than the other? I'm guessing the 9 because your FSB is less so not as much heat?)
2.) By changing the cpu voltage just a few steps is that really going to affect lifespan drastically or will I still get a decent run from it?
3.)Once I figure out what to set the CPU to should I set it to auto voltage and then try going down little by little to get it to run on the lowest voltage?
4.) I have my memory set to 1066 but when I change my cpu frequency the ram starts to go up. Does that mean that it's linked? If so I'm not sure how to unlink it I haven't seen any option for it. I am on a Rampage Formula Bios.
Those are pretty much the questions I have. This website is kickass for noobs like me and I appreciate any responses from anyone thanks!