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Lower Voltages?

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theriverlethe

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I'm running my E6600 at 3Ghz at 1.275v, and this keeps my Intel TAT temperatures under 60C, using stock cooling. I have never heard of overclocking with a LOWER voltage before.

I am wondering if there is any disadvantage to this.
 
The only disadvantage is if your computer doesnt run or reboots. But if does and lasts thru a few hours of Prime95 or Orthos, then the lower voltages are preferable.
 
If I change the HSF, I have to take everything apart and clean it... Not to mention, buying a new HSF.
 
If 3ghz is all you're going for in your OC, and you have good case cooling, you can use the stock cooler. Hell, I've got an e6400 thats doing 3ghz with stock cooler @ 1.325v and temps are pretty cool, so for an e6600 should be no sweat at all. If you want to push it further, then you may want to get a better fan.

Orthos small FFT for the CPU or blend for both RAM/CPU depending on what you want to test, 5 hours should be enough. I usually do a blend for 2, if it can survive that, it can survive anything. Run Core Temp/Speedfan in background to keep an eye on temps. ;)
 
14 hours and still going with those two processes, so it should be alright. Core temps maxed at 54C.
I usually don't overclock, but they've made it very easy this time around.
 
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