Maximum Load Temperature for Core2Duo Overclock

[dearthz]

Hi guys

I have recently bought a new rig and assembled it. Anyway, I manage to OC my E6600 to 3.6 GHZ stable (400X10). The problem is, my load temperature is a bit high, around 62 C. My Volatage settings are 1.5 Vcore and 1.65MCH. Previously, I set my VCore at around 1.575 and the load temperature is around 65". I use COreTEmp, Lavalys Everest and Intel TAT to record my load temperature. Do u guys think that 62 C load is a bit worrying? I check the E6600 spec sheet on Intel website and they mentioned that the max temperature is 60C. I am planning to drop the multiplier to 8, so that the new settings will be 3.2GhZ(400x8). Judging by the OC database found in other forum, the load temperature can drop to around 55 C Max. So should i Do it or is 62 C just fine? Cheers

 

[Bloodgod42]

Hi guys

I have recently bought a new rig and assembled it. Anyway, I manage to OC my E6600 to 3.6 GHZ stable (400X10). The problem is, my load temperature is a bit high, around 62 C. My Volatage settings are 1.5 Vcore and 1.65MCH. Previously, I set my VCore at around 1.575 and the load temperature is around 65". I use COreTEmp, Lavalys Everest and Intel TAT to record my load temperature. Do u guys think that 62 C load is a bit worrying? I check the E6600 spec sheet on Intel website and they mentioned that the max temperature is 60C. I am planning to drop the multiplier to 8, so that the new settings will be 3.2GhZ(400x8). Judging by the OC database found in other forum, the load temperature can drop to around 55 C Max. So should i Do it or is 62 C just fine? Cheers

I would stay under the recommended max temp myself. What is your method of cooling your cpu?

 

[dearthz]

I would stay under the recommended max temp myself. What is your method of cooling your cpu? Are you stable at those settings?

I am using Air Cooling. Please check my Signature details. I am a silent PC freak so all my components are silent. I am using Thermalright Ultra 120 + Nexus 120 mm FAN @ FULL Speed. and I also have 2 * 92mm Fan (intake) and 1*120MM fan (exhaust) running at full speed.

I am sorry I can't post my screenshot of the stress test as I didn't take the screenshot at that time. I have run Orthos, StressPrime, Prime95, memTest for more around 5 hours each. When I came back from school/work and check the test progress, they are still stable with no error. I am just worried that with current temperature, my CPU won't last long.400 FSB is a must for me and I am willing to drop the multiplier. As far as I know dropping the multiplier to 7 (2.8GhZ) and 8 (3.2 GhZ) will be OK as the max load temperature won't exceed 55 C. I am also using ASUS p5Wdh MOBO, meaning I can change the multiplier from 6-9. Cheers

 

[chargedmr2]

Hi guys

I have recently bought a new rig and assembled it. Anyway, I manage to OC my E6600 to 3.6 GHZ stable (400X10).

Just a friendly heads up. You got the multiplier wrong in your post and in your sig. 10x400 = 4Ghz not 3.6Ghz.

 

[Bloodgod42]

I am using Air Cooling. Please check my Signature details. I am a silent PC freak so all my components are silent. I am using Thermalright Ultra 120 + Nexus 120 mm FAN @ FULL Speed. and I also have 2 * 92mm Fan (intake) and 1*120MM fan (exhaust) running at full speed.

Seeing that you are a "silent pc freak", with your current hardware, I would say drop down the multiplier by one and lower your fans about 10-15% (just enough to take away that hard drone most fans make at max) and that should put you right under 60c, which is still pushing it, but should drop your sound level by a few db and keep you under spec.

You are trying to do something that is rather tricky: Getting a very good oc, quietly, on air. Im thinking you might have to lose one of those variables (or be very innovative) to succeed. Either way, keep us posted.

 

[dearthz]

Seeing that you are a "silent pc freak", with your current hardware, I would say drop down the multiplier by one and lower your fans about 10-15% (just enough to take away that hard drone most fans make at max) and that should put you right under 60c, which is still pushing it, but should drop your sound level by a few db and keep you under spec.

You are trying to do something that is rather tricky: Getting a very good oc, quietly, on air. Im thinking you might have to lose one of those variables (or be very innovative) to succeed. Either way, keep us posted.

lol. I finally fix that multiplier thingy. yeah, u are right, its suppose to be 9 not 10. typo error.

well, with nexus, i don't really need to drop down the voltage. its really , more than, silent enough. i will be running all my fans at max (12v). except for my graphic card fan (zalman vf 900 CULED). I am running it at 5 V and pump it up to 12 V when i play games. my pc is super silent. u almost can't hear anything.

Yeah. I am going to try to drop the multiplier to around 7-8. my aim, is to have all my fans running at 12 v, running the cpu at 400 fsb (1:1 dram ratio) and load temp. doesn;t exceed 60C. Preferably, I want to to stay within the safer end and stick with 55C. Seriosly man, I am begining to doubt that 55-60" C load temp is ok. i think I will play around with the multiplier and keep you posted.

 

[Bloodgod42]

my pc is super silent. u almost can't hear anything.

Yeah. I am going to try to drop the multiplier to around 7-8. my aim, is to have all my fans running at 12 v, running the cpu at 400 fsb (1:1 dram ratio) and load temp. doesn;t exceed 60C. Preferably, I want to to stay within the safer end and stick with 55C. Seriosly man, I am begining to doubt that 55-60" C load temp is ok. i think I will play around with the multiplier and keep you posted.

Your on the right track now. It takes time to find the best combination with the amount of variables we have nowadays. Anyways, good luck and kudos on a nice (and quiet) oc.

 

[dearthz]

Your on the right track now. It takes time to find the best combination with the amount of variables we have nowadays. Anyways, good luck and kudos on a nice (and quiet) oc.

Yeah. CHeers mate. Anyway, do u reckon that watercooling is worth it if I want to achieve 3.6 GHZ(400x9) and having load temperature at 55 C max. I am aware that water cooling is expensive and I never really use one before. Is there any good water cooling product out there that doesn;t cost 300US$ (330AUD $) that satisfies my criteria?

 

[KaptainBlaZzed]

any of these would do just fine

http://www.petrastechshop.com/wacoki.html

I would go with the coolkit basic if you are on a budget.

 

[Bloodgod42]

Yeah. CHeers mate. Anyway, do u reckon that watercooling is worth it if I want to achieve 3.6 GHZ(400x9) and having load temperature at 55 C max. I am aware that water cooling is expensive and I never really use one before. Is there any good water cooling product out there that doesn;t cost 300US$ (330AUD $) that satisfies my criteria?

That, my friend, is a decision only you can make. Im pretty sure you could achieve those results (or better) with one of the kits KaptainBlaZzed recommended. Is it worth it? Well, if you look at the cost difference, with a $200us H2O settup, you will well out perform a stock E6700 which goes for about $200us more.