Limit Of Core 2 Duo E7200 On Stock Cooling!

[sertz]

So I just built a new system with this processor, and I'm wondering how far I can push it just with the stock cooler and not going past around 1.39v. I was hoping to get up to around 3.2GHz from the 2.53GHz stock speed. I'm no n00b to overclocking, and I'm hoping to upgrade my stock cooler soon, but I'd like a performance boost NOW! Haha anyone have any experiences with this processor? Only reason I haven't tried it myself so far is the fact my damn power supply is still shipping to me and taking forever. Thanks in advance!

[ccokeman]

Mine was at 4.2GHZ

[SMeeD]

Its the luck of the draw. Totally random really, unless you hunt down a specific batch number and then its not even a guarantee.

Edited November 19, 2008 by SMeeD

[ekiM]

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/overcl...200,2072-2.html

[sertz]

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/overcl...200,2072-2.html

 

 

that looks really promising... if they are in fact using stock air cooler. they say that they were getting those clock speeds on "air" cooling, but there are some pretty high performance air coolers out there. other than that vague mention, thanks for the link man. very helpful

[damian]

Probably 3 to 3.2GHz. It wouldn't be the limit but it would be in terms of stability. At 1.4V using the stock cooler is just a no go, and temps would be at about 80C + . With aftermarket coolers the most i would go is 1.42V

When you do have a good cooler and if you really want to push it or bench, most E7200's top out at or around 4.5GHz on air of course.