Hi guys. I overclocked my C2D E6600 to 3.2GHz FSB:DRAM ratio 1:1. Idle temperature around ~65C and on 100% CPU load the temperature shoots up to ~90C. I'm on stock HSF though. Read on some forums mentioning it's best keeping operating temperature below 60C. What's the safe operating temperature for C2D E6600 ya? Thanks

Hi tkh_1001 and IcEMoCHa. Thanks for replying. I measure my temperature at stock 2.4GHz without overclock, my Core #1: 58, Core #2: 51 at idle. Previously the stock HSF was filled up with so thick of dust and it reduces airflow to the CPU. I have already cleaned it and the idle temperature is mentioned as 58C on Core #1 and 51C on Core #2.

Is this too high on stock HSF?

I'm using Gigabyte 965P-DS3. I checked on the upper left of the motherboard it's written Rev 1.0 . What 3rd party cooler is suggested to overclock? I wanted to push my processor to at least 3.6GHz. Should be no problem as i'm using DDR2-800 5-5-5-18. Also, with 3rd party cooler installed, what is the max. temperature on both cores when stress test with Orthos? Is it possible to OC it to 3.6GHz stressing test with Orthos and the temperature ranges between 60C - 65C? Many thanks.

Edit
Sorry forget to mention i'm on stock 1.280v on vcore. If i overclocked it to @3.4GHz i need to at least pump 1.450v before it could boot up though.

This post has been edited by Archaven: May 25 2008, 11:46 AM

Here are the CoreTemp readings when the side casing panel is closed:



Here are the CoreTemp readings when side casing panel is opened:



I googled E6600 B2 sspec and it stated the Thermal Specifaction is only 60.1°C. Is this TCaseMax?. Then it seems it's a very low rating then.

Since my temperature is so high, i'm planning to change the cooler. What cooler is best suggested? And also for thermal paste, Arctic Silver5 will do?

Thanks

This post has been edited by Archaven: May 25 2008, 04:33 PM

You suggested me earlier on XIGMATEK HDT-S1283. It seems to be a winner there but i've seen the price tag wrongly . What do you think of XIGMATEK HDT-SD964?

Then it should be something wrong with my proc or the stock HSF not installed correctly. But i installed it firmly and it's not loose Only downside is i have not re-apply any thermal paste as i have none. But anyway, seriously considering getting the XIGMATEK HDT-S1283.

I'm using Gigabyte 965P-DS3 and i'm worried the NB heatsink will block the cooler and i can't install it as the height of the NB heatsink is quite tall. I measured the height using a ruler and it's approximately 3.4cm.

Anyone with XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 installed it on a GA-965P-DS3 before or is confirmed sure that it can be installed with no problems, please let me know

Many thanks.



This post has been edited by Archaven: May 26 2008, 01:20 AM

Sorry for the late reply. I've just discharged from the hospital after an operation. I have a 12cm fan behind the casing and a 8cm fan opening on the side casing. Ventilation should be fine. Anyone knows if the Xigmatek Achilies S1284 comes with the SS kit?

Thanks

Hi all. I may be late for this as i'm using an old proc E6600. Please share your views on my OC stability as i'm still new in OC

Prime 95 and CPU-Z screenies:



Super PI mod 1.5 XS screenies:



OCCT screenies:



My rig:
Intel Core2Duo E6600
Gigabyte 965P-DS3 BIOS F12
Micron D9 DDR2-800 (512MB x 4)
Enermax FMA-II 460W
Xigmatek HDT S-1283

Thanks for viewing and hope to hear your comments for OC improvement

This post has been edited by Archaven: Jun 17 2008, 12:04 PM