Overclock a Q9400 with tape?

audi497mks
Senior Member

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05-30-2016, 05:37 AM

Hello! I just watched a video showing a YouTuber using tape to boost his Q6600's performance. It's not a huge overclock, but it's great to see what we can get out of these older chips.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rsFVg3s3G0
I have a Q6600 on my Dell Optiplex and another Dell Optiplex (the 755, a bit newer) with a Q9400 installed. My question is, can I try this "tape mod" to push more GHz from it?
I plan to reinstall Windows, so doing an overclock should really help!
Thanks in advance!

audi497mks

05-30-2016, 05:37 AM #1

Tracyy14
Member

133

05-30-2016, 06:08 AM

It's tough to say unless you give it a shot. But honestly, folks used to either hide pins or use jump pins to achieve certain multipliers.

Tracyy14

05-30-2016, 06:08 AM #2

It's tough to say unless you give it a shot. But honestly, folks used to either hide pins or use jump pins to achieve certain multipliers.

pedro_tkf
Senior Member

643

06-02-2016, 06:46 AM

It's tough to say unless you give it a shot. But honestly, folks used to either hide the pins or jump them to achieve certain multipliers.

pedro_tkf

06-02-2016, 06:46 AM #3

It's tough to say unless you give it a shot. But honestly, folks used to either hide the pins or jump them to achieve certain multipliers.

_Logic_301_
Junior Member

06-04-2016, 01:16 AM

Hi there, RGinHD, I believe it's feasible using any LGA775 chip. Just ensure your cooler is powerful enough!

_Logic_301_

06-04-2016, 01:16 AM #4

Hi there, RGinHD, I believe it's feasible using any LGA775 chip. Just ensure your cooler is powerful enough!