Xeon x3220/q6600 Max overclock
Xeon x3220/q6600 Max overclock
Hi everyone
I built a PC to enjoy overclocking.
I watercooled a Xeon version x3220.
The motherboard is ga-x48-ds5, with two RAM slots not working.
I have 4 GB of 1066 MHz RAM.
My GPU is a hot GTX 480.
Windows is black, with 640 GB storage.
Current readings: 1.61 volts on CPU at 3.8 GHz, stable 100%. At this speed it’s roughly half the performance of my 2600K. If I disable two cores, it drops to 4.6 GHz.
I’m stuck on this voltage setting and wondering if there’s another option in the BIOS to squeeze more out of this CPU.
Should I consider getting a Xeon 5460 for around $20 to reach 4.5 GHz?
Also, why is the idle voltage higher than the load at 1.63? Any suggestions?
Temperatures are fine at 69°C for the hottest core.
This is just a fun PC build. I got all the parts cheap. What do you think?
Thanks in advance for your help.
3.4Ghz to 3.8Ghz at 1.45v appears to be the typical overclocking setup, while running at 1.6v could cause issues!
Confirming whether any overlooked BIOS settings could reduce voltage while maintaining stability, or if the issue lies with the CPU itself.