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My 3.4Ghz was done at 1.4650v(bios) but youcan see in the pic that it hit 1.440v. The 3.5Ghz was done at 1.4850v(bios) and was at 1.46xx during testing.
I thought the 9700 Zalman was a top of the range air cooler. Which cooler do you think is better?
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My Q6600 B3
3.4Ghz
I got it up to 3.5Ghz but 3DMark06 wouldn't complete. How far can I push the CPU volt? I had it as high as 1.4850 but still would do 3.5Ghz on 3DMark. It would boot up to windows fine though. Notice my cool temps just after 3DMark06 ;)
This is all air cooled - My...
My Q6600 B3
3.4Ghz
I got it up to 3.5Ghz but 3DMark06 wouldn't complete. How far can I push the CPU volt? I had it as high as 1.4850 but still would do 3.5Ghz on 3DMark. It would boot up to windows fine though.
This is all air cooled - My Zalman 9700
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Does seem a bit high. What thermal paste are you using for the CPU? I used the default Zalman paste. Artic Silver should be preferred though.
I can only think that your case isn't getting rid of the hot air efficiently enough.
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My Q6600 with the Zalman 9700 is rather cool at 3Ghz. 27 CPU - Cores around 30- 45 .. playing games the cores go up to around 55 but CPU stay under 40.
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Zalman 9700 ;)
Highest OC I got - 3.2Ghz - All Pics were done with air (No Water Cooling)
Intel Q6600 B3 @ 3.2Ghz (9x)
Asus P5W DH Deluxe Bios 2004 Intel 975X 1426Mhz
Asus GTS8800 320MB @ 675/936
Team Elite 800Mhz 4x1Ghz - 356Mhz(712)
Zalman CNPS9700L CPU Cooler
WindowsXP 32-Bit
3DMark06 -...
Highest OC I got - 3.2Ghz - All Pics were done with air (No Water Cooling)
Intel Q6600 B3 @ 3.2Ghz (9x)
Asus P5W DH Deluxe Bios 2004 Intel 975X 1426Mhz
Asus GTS8800 320MB @ 675/936
Team Elite 800Mhz 4x1Ghz - 356Mhz(712)
Zalman CNPS9700L CPU Cooler
WindowsXP 32-Bit
3DMark06 - 12415
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If I may ask... why you running at x8 ? You only getting a ratio of 4:5.
If you run at 9x 400 = 3600 then you get a ratio of 1:1 which will be better than 4:5
Using 9x you can even overclock higher .. since you hitting 450 Bus
Imagine.. 9x 450 = 4050 .. Hmm 4Ghz sounds awesome. :D
My Q6600...