OC Overclocking Q6700
OC Overclocking Q6700
The safe maximum voltage for the Q6700 is 1.450 Volts. Avoid exceeding Intel's upper limit of 1.500 Volts. For FSB-based overclocking, begin with the lowest memory ratio; around 1:8, preferably even lower if feasible. After that, proceed with overclocking and observe the RAM speed. A minor reduction in RAM frequency is acceptable. Apply overclock adjustments gradually, increasing CPU voltage by 0.5 Volt steps, then test the system for a period. Stress testing is recommended to monitor temperatures. Overclocking requires patience, as it often needs several days for precise tuning. Do not rush the process. Additional guidance can be found at
Patrick_19 added some useful details – check out this link: http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/mainboa...html#sect0. It worked well, reaching a steady 3.3 Ghz with about a 25% boost. That’s a solid overclock! Just monitor the temperatures and keep an eye on the curve in BIOS – it changes depending on the hardware. Taking a screenshot of the settings can be helpful for reference.
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Patrick_19 shared some useful details -
http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/mainboa...html#sect0
It was successfully overclocked to a steady 3.3 Ghz, about a 25% boost.
Keep monitoring the temperatures – the curve is exponential and changes depending on the hardware. It’s wise to save a screenshot of the BIOS settings for reference.
The highest temperatures reached were 67°C during stress testing, but the fans kicked in soon after and brought them down to a stable 60°C. That’s suitable for regular use. I might push it a bit higher since I’m only at 4.5 volts, but I’m unsure if the fans will stay quiet enough. A quick question: should the RAM be set to +0.25?
Keep the RAM at its original frequency after you upgrade the CPU by adjusting the Front Side Bus. Only CPUs with a unlocked multiplier (like the "K" suffix) allow just the CPU to be ocerclocked; other methods, such as changing the FSB, will affect all components, including the RAM.
On my X58 system I increased the FSB like you did for your Q6700, which resulted in a minor underclock on the RAM—this is fine. More adjustments could have pushed the RAM frequency too high and caused instability.
Continue using your current settings and monitor temperatures. The values you mentioned are quite normal.
Make sure you clarify what "4.5 volts" refers to.
Adjustments should be made based on the frequency you achieve when you increase the CPU's OC by adjusting the Front Side Bus. Only certain CPUs with a "K" suffix allow the multiplier to be unlocked, enabling just the CPU to be overclocked. The alternative approach, such as changing the FSB, will affect all components together, including the RAM.
On my X58 system I increased the FSB as you did for your Q6700, resulting in a minor underclock on the RAM which is fine. More adjustments could have caused the RAM frequency to rise too much and led to instability.
Continue using the current OC settings and monitor temperatures. The values you mentioned are quite normal.
I wasn’t sure what you meant by "4.5 volts". Please clarify.
I was trying to raise the core voltage of the CPU. It seems I could go up to 5 volts if necessary since it’s a 65nm chip. When left on auto and stress tested at 3GHz it performed well, but at 3.3GHz two cores would stop working. Initially I set it to 4 volts, but one core still failed. Then I increased it to 4.5 volts and the test ran smoothly for a few hours (using prime95).
In short, if you really wanted higher speeds, you could go up to 5 volts and increase the FSB, but that would likely cause excessive heat.
Another point: my FSB is around 330, so my RAM should also run at that speed. I’m curious if lowering the multiplier to 1:8 while increasing the FSB would allow faster RAM speeds without affecting the same OC, as my RAM is rated for about 670 and FSB can go up to 1333.
I have an X38 chipset.
The safe maximum voltage for the Q6700 is 1.450 Volts. Avoid exceeding Intel's upper limit of 1.500 Volts.
For FSB-based overclocking, begin with the lowest memory ratio; around 1:8, and reduce further if needed. After setting up, monitor the RAM speed and adjust accordingly. A minor slowdown in RAM frequency is acceptable.
Proceed with overclocking gradually, increasing CPU voltage by 0.5 Volt steps, then test the system under load. Stress testing is recommended to ensure stability.
Overclocking requires patience, as it often needs several days for precise adjustments. Do not rush the process.
More detailed instructions are available at the provided links.