TheBigShide Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 (edited) Hello everyone! I am a bit concerned about overclocking my new machine, I have some software that came with the motherboard I got called "Easy Tuner 6" for use in overclocking my CPU. But I am a bit wary of doing that in the first place. I have OC'd in the past, but that was a long long time ago. So if I could ask of you all what would be the recommended settings for my setup so that I may push it to maybe 3.0 - 3.5 GHz range. Mobo: Gigabyte EP45-UD3P / LGA 775 PSU: FSP Everest 80Plus 600W CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Yorkfield 2.83 GHz RAM: 4GB KVR PC2-6400 GPU: Nvidia Geforce GTS 250 1GB HDD1: 500GB Seagate HDD2: 1TB Seagate I only have the Default CPU Heat sink that came with the CPU as well. So if that is going to be an issue I can understand. Thank you! Edited March 23, 2010 by TheBigShide Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowKing Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 I would go through the BIOS and not a windows application. As far as the stock heatsink, you might be able to get 100-300 extra MHz, but stress that you REALLY want to get an aftermarket cooler for anything serious Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigShide Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 Thanks CowKing! Any suggestions on an aftermarket cooler that you would use? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1P5AW Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 Any suggestions on an aftermarket cooler that you would use? How far are you gonna push it? Might wanna pick up something cheap for now and assess your needs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dihartnell Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 Thanks CowKing! Any suggestions on an aftermarket cooler that you would use? I use a Prolimatech Mehahalems with a Noctua NF-P12 fan. (see my sig) which works well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wevsspot Posted March 27, 2010 Posted March 27, 2010 The Prolimatech Megahalems is an excellent suggestion - great cooler if your budget allows. A cheaper alternative that doesn't perform quite as well would be the Scythe MUGEN-2 SCMG-2000. Its about 1/2 the price of the Megahalems so it is a great performance/price ratio choice. 3.0Ghz - 3.5Ghz should be a walk in the park with a good aftermarket cooler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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