E6600 safe voltage

[Claw5]

Was wondering what is the maximum 'safe' voltage for the E6600.
I am finding it difficult to overclock this CPU ( bought after price drop ) without going to 1.4V plus.
Makes me appreciate my 2.4C that would do 3.0 at stock.

Thanks.

 

[SentToSchool]

I'd say as long as you don't go over 1.55, you're fine. If you do, you might degrade your chip.

 

[Claw5]

Cool.
I was a bit concerned because on the box it says '1.35 volts.' I tried searching Intel's website but only found info on temperatures.
Right now I am a bit over 1.4V in bios, approx. 50C while runnig Orthos, no errors for 1-1/2 hours.

On another note, is the Intel Desktop Utilies monitoring accurate? I have read posts of people referencing Intel's TAT but cannot find a download for it. ( I know, maybe I haven't tried hard enough, but the adult beverages are kicking in. )

Also, am I the only one that finds this 'configuration jumper' to be a royal pain in the ass?

All in all, this Bad Axe 2 / E6600 seems to be a very fast platform.

Thanks.

 

[SentToSchool]

Search for Coretemp

 

[Absinthe]

Cool.

On another note, is the Intel Desktop Utilies monitoring accurate? I have read posts of people referencing Intel's TAT but cannot find a download for it. ( I know, maybe I haven't tried hard enough, but the adult beverages are kicking in. )

http://www.techpowerup.com/downloads/392/mirrors.php

TAT = Thermal Analysis Tool

 

[Teknokid]

seious? 1.55v? will that not shorten the chip life?