F5F Stay Refreshed Power Users Overclocking Never adjusted before, want to test Striker Extreme and Q9550.

Never adjusted before, want to test Striker Extreme and Q9550.

Never adjusted before, want to test Striker Extreme and Q9550.

O
ohRealize
Member
Find
71
08-05-2016, 05:08 PM
#1
So I'm new to overclocking. I have a striker Extreme motherboard, a Q9550 CPU, a big aftermarket cooler with two fans, 4 GB of RAM, and Windows 7 Ultimate installed. I know it's quite old, but I want to increase the CPU's overclock potential. I'd put it in a very cold basement with almost freezing temperatures. I don't know how to do this and was hoping to find someone who has this CPU and setup to help me boost it slightly.
Reply
Reply
O
ohRealize
08-05-2016, 05:08 PM #1

So I'm new to overclocking. I have a striker Extreme motherboard, a Q9550 CPU, a big aftermarket cooler with two fans, 4 GB of RAM, and Windows 7 Ultimate installed. I know it's quite old, but I want to increase the CPU's overclock potential. I'd put it in a very cold basement with almost freezing temperatures. I don't know how to do this and was hoping to find someone who has this CPU and setup to help me boost it slightly.

Reply
Reply
S
sarburstzz
Member
Find
54
08-06-2016, 03:07 AM
#2
Welcome
TL;DR
Operate under 1.45V and 70°C continuously for CPU use. Increase FSB speed by 25Mhz if you encounter high core clock speeds (for example, from 3.2 to 3.8), then reduce the multiplier by one. DDR2 RAM is safe up to 2.1V–2.2V; if stability drops at 1066 or you reach 1200MHz with your setup, lower the RAM speed since higher FSB also raises RAM speed (start with the lowest strap to test CPU limits). Secure PCIe at 100Mhz is recommended, and setting it to 101–105 might boost overclocking, as experienced with UD3R.

Regarding chipset voltages, I’m not very familiar since I’ve used the P45 board.
PLL voltage should be around 1.6V.
Eventually you’ll find a balance between FSB and RAM strap, typically close to 1:1, usually around 400MHz (you can verify this using CPUZ on the memory section).
[QUOTE
Spoiler:
I won’t exceed 1.5V on this shiny Q6600 – I’m worried about it. The cooler isn’t built for 150W, and I noticed a plastic smell.
I prefer a single 4-pin connector instead of an 8-pin, just because the PSU is budget. I’ll wait for it to stabilize.]
]
I also might search for DDR2 1066, which are affordable here (around $15–20 for a 2GB kit).
Q6600 @3.28 1.5125V (actual 1.488V)
Ram 515 5-5-5-15-2T
FSB 410
Rated 1640
https://image.ibb.co/htD118/4195.jpg
[/QUOTE]
https://ibb.co/3h05ydQ
4500-3-7-GHZ-lapped-CPUZRAM hosted at ImgBB
Image 4500-3-7-GHZ-lapped-CPUZRAM in the 2018 album
ibb.co
These were my overclock results, which I could achieve. Also worth mentioning: the MCH core is North bridge, according to Asus.
Reply
Reply
S
sarburstzz
08-06-2016, 03:07 AM #2

Welcome
TL;DR
Operate under 1.45V and 70°C continuously for CPU use. Increase FSB speed by 25Mhz if you encounter high core clock speeds (for example, from 3.2 to 3.8), then reduce the multiplier by one. DDR2 RAM is safe up to 2.1V–2.2V; if stability drops at 1066 or you reach 1200MHz with your setup, lower the RAM speed since higher FSB also raises RAM speed (start with the lowest strap to test CPU limits). Secure PCIe at 100Mhz is recommended, and setting it to 101–105 might boost overclocking, as experienced with UD3R.

Regarding chipset voltages, I’m not very familiar since I’ve used the P45 board.
PLL voltage should be around 1.6V.
Eventually you’ll find a balance between FSB and RAM strap, typically close to 1:1, usually around 400MHz (you can verify this using CPUZ on the memory section).
[QUOTE
Spoiler:
I won’t exceed 1.5V on this shiny Q6600 – I’m worried about it. The cooler isn’t built for 150W, and I noticed a plastic smell.
I prefer a single 4-pin connector instead of an 8-pin, just because the PSU is budget. I’ll wait for it to stabilize.]
]
I also might search for DDR2 1066, which are affordable here (around $15–20 for a 2GB kit).
Q6600 @3.28 1.5125V (actual 1.488V)
Ram 515 5-5-5-15-2T
FSB 410
Rated 1640
https://image.ibb.co/htD118/4195.jpg
[/QUOTE]
https://ibb.co/3h05ydQ
4500-3-7-GHZ-lapped-CPUZRAM hosted at ImgBB
Image 4500-3-7-GHZ-lapped-CPUZRAM in the 2018 album
ibb.co
These were my overclock results, which I could achieve. Also worth mentioning: the MCH core is North bridge, according to Asus.

Reply
Reply
T
TommyTheLommy
Posting Freak
Find
846
08-07-2016, 04:06 AM
#3
Core 2 Overclocking Guide updated on 09-May-2008. This version is now 1.6.1 with minor adjustments and some section changes. The author aimed for clarity for beginners, so don't feel pressured to critique it—this approach is intentional. Remember, the instructions are designed to be gradual, not instant fixes.
Reply
Reply
T
TommyTheLommy
08-07-2016, 04:06 AM #3

Core 2 Overclocking Guide updated on 09-May-2008. This version is now 1.6.1 with minor adjustments and some section changes. The author aimed for clarity for beginners, so don't feel pressured to critique it—this approach is intentional. Remember, the instructions are designed to be gradual, not instant fixes.

Reply
Reply