How Fast Can It Go?

[Timmy94]

Hi guys

 

I was wondering how fast i could safely overclock my cpu(intel c2duo [email protected])

I currently have a stock cooler, going to upgrade my cooler soon.

any recommendations.

 

Cheers

[xly15]

I would say 3.0ghz would be a safe bet.

[Comp Dude2]

I'd say further, maybe 3.4Ghz (with a new cooler and a bit of overvolting)

[SMeeD]

I'd say further, maybe 3.4Ghz (with a new cooler and a bit of overvolting)

 

Maybe more, maybe less but that seems to be average for those chips. I got 3.4 with relatively no tweaking and a mobo I dont particularly like.

Edited September 20, 2008 by SMeeD

[ccokeman]

With stock cooling voltage and heat are your biggest enemies to a successful overclock. Additionally each combination of parts will react differently. I would up the FSB until you get to the point where you cannot boot then back off 5MHz and test. Butdo not up your voltage to your CPU. go only as far as the stock volts will allow you to go.

[edimen]

Without voltage you can hit ~3Ghz stable.. with good cooler maby you will be able to get stable ~3600Mhz for 24/7 and depends how lucky you are

[Guest zalophus]

My e6550 peaked out @ 3.2GHz with Zalman 90mm 9500AT, and 1.36v. Ran very stable and temps never >48C. Sweet spot ended up at 7x400=2.8GHz, and 1.20 CPU:DRAM.