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Best (775) mATX board for underclocking

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That's right, underclocking. I basically wish to assemble a passively (or ultra-low RPM) cooled Q6600 system running at a slim and trim 1.2GHz (6x200), and am looking for a decent board to do it with. Preferably a board with vcore settings below 1.1v.

Any suggestions?
 
if you are underclocking why not just get a cheap Celeron E1400 for $60 or so instead of running a Q6600 which will require more power even when underclocked? Do you have the intent of running it at 4.8gh (4 x 1.2ghz) when all 4 coresare needed? The celeron will still be producing a decent 4ghz when you need the power.

I have tried underclocking and sometimes it does not boot when it gets too low. I do not know the reason behind it though, probably the memory running too low and the SPD deafualts to a timing that is running too tight.
 
I simply want a silent box crunching F@H SMP 24/7.

Sanchez, I'll look into the DFI board, thanks. I know the Asus boards lowest vcore setting is 1.1v.
 
kiajoon said:
Do you have the intent of running it at 4.8gh (4 x 1.2ghz) when all 4 coresare needed?
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Even if all cores was running it still doesn't make it 4.8gighrz. Cpus simply don't work that way. If that was the case they would markey the q6600 as a 9.6gighrz cpu. Plus they are not 4 independant cores either. They are two cores to each side. so basically one pair per side.


O.p. Do you just need 4 cores? Perhaps that is what you have laying around for a build. But i'm sure a 45nm die would be better and run a lot less cooler. But either or good luck with it.


Good Day
 
Picked up a B3 Q6600 on the cheap, and am simply looking for a board with low voltage settings so I can underclock it. I simply want a passively cooled always-on box.
 
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