I recently built a new E8400/P5Q system and am overclocking it to 3.6 Ghz. I did this by bumping the FSB to 400Mhz (9X multiplier). I was wondering what a stable core voltage for this speed is. I manually set it to 1.24 volts. Is this OK? Thanks for any replies!
I recently built a new E8400/P5Q system and am overclocking it to 3.6 Ghz. I did this by bumping the FSB to 400Mhz (9X multiplier). I was wondering what a stable core voltage for this speed is. I manually set it to 1.24 volts. Is this OK? Thanks for any replies!
What are your temps? Usually increasing the voltage will produce more heat, but if it's a minor jump, I wouldn't worry about it.
reply to howie1 IIRC I had mine running at 4GHz with voltage about 1.325. FSB 445 with 9X multiplier. Scythe Ninja cooler. Would run 59C - 61C under 100% Prime
Like poppster said just keep an eye on your temps.
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reply to howie1 Thanks for the replies. Everything is running fine with CPU temps @ 35-38C idle and low 50's maximum under load. I'm using an AC Freezer 7 Pro. I think I'll just leave it where it is.
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