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Old September 2, 2008, 05:36 PM
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Question Will I be able to OC my CPU to 3.6Ghz?
Here's my build: http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/4741/ncixopal8.png

If the answer is no or if I'm just bordering yes, I am willing to spend extra money to upgrade the cpu fan, in which case, I would appreciate a suggestion. I have no brand preferences when is comes to cooling.

I will be ordering from NCIX (Canada), and will order it as soon as I have this question sorted out and receive my paycheck
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Old September 2, 2008, 05:49 PM
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maybe.. maybe not.

depends on on fussy that processor is.
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Old September 2, 2008, 05:59 PM
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So you're saying that the cooling will be adequate? That's really my biggest concern...
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Old September 2, 2008, 06:01 PM
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So you're saying that the cooling will be adequate? That's really my biggest concern...
Has nothing to do with the cooling it has everything to do with the chip. You may only be able to get 3, 3.2 or 3.3 out of it. Not every cpu overclocks as good as another.
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Old September 2, 2008, 06:04 PM
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ah, Well I've seen a benchmark where the chip was oc'd to 3.6, so I know the card can get there
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Old September 2, 2008, 06:05 PM
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ah, Well I've seen a benchmark where the chip was oc'd to 3.6, so I know the card can get there


That's what I'm saying. Just because one does doesn't mean another will.
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Old September 2, 2008, 06:10 PM
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oh, I didn't realize the OCing was so tricky... maybe I should just go with the dual core intel 3.16 chip and save myself the hassle.
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Yeah, just because you "should" get 3.6 does not mean you will. It depends on your chip, and your overclocking knowledge. You *Should be able to get 3.6
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Old September 2, 2008, 06:17 PM
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Save you what? The "hassle"? You either oc, or you don't. Trying, failing, adjusting and making it happen is the name of the game.

I had 5 Q6600. All 5 made it to 3.6 Ghz, but only one under air - all others where under water cooling. Some took more volts than others. The only way to know is to try it.
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Old September 2, 2008, 06:28 PM
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That's just it, I don't want to be taking a chance with my computer and then having to buy another chip because the one I received doesn't perform as well as I wanted it to or realizing that the specific chip that I got will need more powerful cooling than I had anticipated (to me, that's a hassle)
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