Core 2 quad oc?
Core 2 quad oc?
It's true that covering a pad on a Core 2 Quad can help achieve around a 25% overclock. This method is often used on older workstations without OC BIOS support. For your motherboard, you'd need to identify the specific pad that needs covering and ensure it's compatible with your system. The Q6600 model should work with this approach, but double-check the documentation for accuracy.
It's a minor adjustment for the frontside bus, not a major scaling change. Core2 chips rely on the FSB to communicate with other parts and adjust memory and CPU speeds based on that frequency. Covering a pin might trick the board into thinking it needs a 333MHz FSB instead of 266MHz, which can boost performance. For more details, see the in-depth guide—note that the FSB calculations were incorrect earlier.
I'm testing it now, and the CPU is showing identical readings during a R20 Cinebench test. I placed the correct pin first time it was 465, without using tape. The second attempt gave 433, which was the tape version. Edited July 15, 2020 by TheTechWizardThatNeedsHelp. More details needed.
Are there any listings for 1333MT FSB CPUs? I haven’t tested this mod yet, but I think the board should be set up to recognize a 1066 FSB rather than ignoring it.