Check if OC Core 2 Quad Q6600 can run at 3.00 GHz on Foxconn G31MXP motherboard.
Check if OC Core 2 Quad Q6600 can run at 3.00 GHz on Foxconn G31MXP motherboard.
Hi all!
I’m considering changing the Core 2 Quad Q6600 at 2.40 GHz to 3.00 GHz. My motherboard is a Foxconn G31MXP, and I want to know if this would be safe. Also, could the new motherboard die from this change?
I plan to use ThrottleStop for the OC and only run the OC CPU during games. Please advise.
Thanks in advance.
I'm certain the Q6600 can reach 3Ghz, I've achieved 3.2Ghz on an ASUS board and it's stable. I recommend trying to overclock in the motherboard BIOS first.
I'm not used to Foxconn's boards but I suggest gradually increasing the CPU speed and testing with a stress test. If the motherboard performs well without crashes or overheating, proceed to 2.8Ghz and continue incrementally.
Overclocking is possible, but safety is a concern.
Maintain core voltage below 1.45V.
It seems unlikely to reach more than 3.6Ghz with strong overclocking.
You should aim for about 3.0GHz above that and stop there.
I’m not sure how to do it, but I’d like to use ThrottleStop for this.
Use the overclock only during gaming sessions.
3GHz achievable using a strip of tape with the SLACR version of the Q6600. The board supports CPUs with 333/1333fsb speeds, which is sufficient. The second image shows the modification.
Throttlestop requires unlocked CPUs and those are 130W, possibly incompatible with this setup.
Here are some build references:
https://www.userbenchmark.com/System/Foxconn-G31MXP/117
The first example is an OC Q6600, while a base model runs slower; other strong choices exist.
The X5460 in that configuration uses 120W, suggesting the OC 95W Q6600 would fit well. The X5470 should also function and excel there.