what is the best chipset to oc?

RunAway

Member

• Apr 11, 2010

• #1

I have a Q6600 and can only get about 3.0 outa it with this board http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128357 Aint even close to the ceiling with my Zalman 9500 air cooler.....

 

Last edited: Apr 11, 2010

salvage-this

Active Member

• Apr 11, 2010

• #2

You might be having trouble with your ram timings hindering the ceiling of your oc. Loosen up your timings to allow your ram to increase in speed. Hopefully this will let you raise your fsb a bit more.

 

RunAway

Member

• Apr 11, 2010

• #3

salvage-this said:

You might be having trouble with your ram timings hindering the ceiling of your oc. Loosen up your timings to allow your ram to increase in speed. Hopefully this will let you raise your fsb a bit more.

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ok... They are 5:5:5:18.....What do i need to set them to???

 

Last edited: Apr 11, 2010

linkin

VIP Member

• Apr 11, 2010

• #4

Try 6-6-6-22, that should give you some more headroom.

 

M

maki

banned

• May 6, 2010

• #5

Is this board going to be significantly worse, overclocking- or other-wise, than a P35 or X38 one?