Q6600 on stock cooling: how far can I push it?

[Blitersety]

I just built a new PC last Friday and I've been doing some experimenting with overclocking. I have it on stock cooling except I replaced the original thermal pad with AS5. So far I've got it at 2.61 GHz @ 35*-36* idle. Is this a safe temperature? How much farther do you think I can overclock it? thanks in advance!

Edit: I've got an Antec 900 case that has pretty decent airflow.

 

[krazyq]

i think 35 idle temps are safe for the quads.
how are you monitoring your temps? and what cooler do you have on the cpu?

 

[Blitersety]

I am using the EasyTune5 program that came with my P35 DS3R motherboard to monitor the temps. I'm using the stock cooler that came with my proc except i replaced the thermal pad with AS5.

I just ran Super Pi and it was hovering around 45* during the calculation of 32 million.

 

[krazyq]

try using core temp or everest.
The best way for monitoring temps is through the bios...
The thermal paste hasnt even kicked in yet...so once it does, your temps will get lower.
And run prime 95 for stress testing your oc...its the best i believe.

And i would suggest you get a better cooler if you plan to oc more.

 

[Blitersety]

Okay thanks I appreciate it.

 

[mgcook]

try 3.0ghz

and use prime95 to stress it. just make sure temps dont go above 70*C and let it run for at least 8 hours.

 

[Blitersety]

Okay I'll try 3.0 when I get home and stress it in Prime 95... is 70* C really an okay temp? That's probably close to 160* F

 

[krazyq]

umm..make sure it doesnt go over 65 on load...just to be on the safe side.
And when oc, make sure you up your freq clock by 15-20...dont just jump straight to 3.0...its not recommended.

 

[Blitersety]

Okay well right now I think i have the FSB at 300 MHz so we'll see how much it takes to go to 3.0

 

[krazyq]

well change the fsb to 315-20
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