So how if we oc the cpu and not reach the max case temperature? It should be safe right?(Not sure bout the core temp though)

Really brief xplanation u got there. I think the new stepping probably wont get any cooler but will bear maximum case temperature of 74c. Well, hav u contact Gigabyte for the motherboard temperature reading? Or third party software u r using?

I wonder if Q6600 G0 stepping will gone the same temperature reading problem.

For B3 stepping should have no problem though.

Anyway, it should be saved for 1.5V on good air cooling and below 3.5GHz should be ok for 24/7 operation. And again need a good mobo, ram and psu.

U mean throttling? If u can control the heat its ok.

Motherboard maker usually lazy to answer question regarding overclocking.

Vantec already branded VISO....

Looks like 3.5GHz wont be so much trouble for ya afterward.

By the way, where the G1 info came from?

Maybe G1 steeping is in Penryn family...

The tjunction means temp for the core so its hard to measure manually unless u take out the heatspreader.

Just wait for another few days, maybe.

AIr cooling under 1.5V consider safe for 24/7...

Only my previous experience for my E4300 at 1.485v and stable orthos more than 8 hours on my Big Typhoon VX. Gaming not gave me problem too. So I might think 1.5v should be ok.

Does ur Xigmatek and MX-2 allowed u to run 1.6V for 24/7?

With the most value mobo on market good luck

Next time when new generation cpu come will get cheap powerful mobo than expensive one.

This thread will be heat up again with new wolfdale later