Intel Q9950 overclocking

[Argykaraz]

Hi guys! I am new to the overclockers club as a member, but I am watching the site for long time.

 

Based on some topics that have been posted here, I clocked my CPU but never made it to a peak.. I need your help on pushing it to the limits but still keep it stable.

So here are my specs.

 

Intel core 2 quad Q9550 @ 2.8ghz

Asus P5Q Deluxe

Mushkin Redline DDR2 2x2Gb @ 1000 mhz

Ati Radeon HD 5850

PSU chieftech 650watt

I have already overclocked it and here is a pic of what i ve done.

 

 

I am air cooling my case and the CPU has its stock cooler. Here is a pic of my Case with the fans and its venting.

 

I have no intention of spending money on my PC so I would like you to suggest anything with these parts.

I am running 3D studio max for rendering 3d animations and archs so I need any potential resource that my CPU can give.

my Temperatures are about 25C Idle and 52 while rendering in 3ds max.

 

I am ok leaving my pc at this cpu rate, but if there is a possibility to push it more... then why not?

 

Greetings from Greece!

Thank you in advance.

 

 

I just noticed that the topic's title isnt corrent.. Please admins, do your magics The CPU is 9550 and NOT 9950. Thank you!

Edited November 19, 2011 by Argykaraz

[Hyper]

Coolling will be your limiting factor there. Im not sure how much 3ds max pushes the cpu, I usually use IBT to check for max load temps. I believe tjmax for that cpu is around 70c if I recall.

 

You can try and push it a bit further but just be careful of temps..