connor776 Posted May 28, 2009 Posted May 28, 2009 I have been looking at a specific processor and would like to know if I can overclock it. here is the link: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...u=CP2-DUO-Q6700 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxHellxRaizerxX Posted May 28, 2009 Posted May 28, 2009 I have been looking at a specific processor and would like to know if I can overclock it. here is the link: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...u=CP2-DUO-Q6700 yes, you need to make sure your motherboard will support overclocking as well. If you are building your own system then 99% of them will allow you to overclock. Also note that CPU is OEM so you need to purchase your own cpu heatsink! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maj0rgamer Posted May 28, 2009 Posted May 28, 2009 (edited) absolutely, like the above poster stated this cpu can be overclocked... what motherboard do you plan to put it in? in order to overclock, a good third party cpu cooler is pretty essential anyway... so nothing wrong with not getting a stock one, as they're pretty useless for overclocking anyway. also very important to overclocking is cooling... what case do you plan to put this setup in? some cpu's come with unlocked multiplier's, and this does make overclocking easier and a bit more efficient... but it's not essential. overclocking can be done by raising the front side bus as well... there are many threads on this forum that should help you out, as well as some guides. here is one such guide... have fun! Edited May 28, 2009 by Maj0r Gamer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy_Nate Posted May 28, 2009 Posted May 28, 2009 Are you building an entire computer? Honestly, I wouldn't start with a Q6700 if I was building from scratch... If you haven't bought a motherboard, seriously look at a Phenom II 940 and a 790X/FX/GX motherboard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
connor776 Posted May 28, 2009 Posted May 28, 2009 actually i am going to use the evga 790i Ftw. what cpu would you use instead? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
connor776 Posted May 28, 2009 Posted May 28, 2009 another question would be can I bring this cpu to 3.66ghz or higher and if not what cpu's do you recomend with an unlocked multiplier and where could I buy it?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy_Nate Posted May 28, 2009 Posted May 28, 2009 Well, if you're sticking with LGA 775, I'd look at the 45nm Yorkfields over the 65nm Kentsfields...but, that's just me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
connor776 Posted May 28, 2009 Posted May 28, 2009 Well, if you're sticking with LGA 775, I'd look at the 45nm Yorkfields over the 65nm Kentsfields...but, that's just me If I were to look at these processors where would I find Them to buy and what processor would you suggest if I wanted to overclock it to 3.7 to 3.8 for a first time build? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
connor776 Posted May 28, 2009 Posted May 28, 2009 under 200$ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maj0rgamer Posted May 28, 2009 Posted May 28, 2009 (edited) right here seems to be the easiest and one of the best deals around... fantastic cpu and it has an unlocked multiplier. this is assuming you might wanna go the amd route... prices for intel tend to run higher, much higher in many cases. Edited May 28, 2009 by Maj0r Gamer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
connor776 Posted May 28, 2009 Posted May 28, 2009 ya but I dont want an AMD I am more of and intel person and would like to stay that way any other suggestions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtigerdragon Posted May 28, 2009 Posted May 28, 2009 You could try an E8400 or E8500. These are good procs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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