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1. Has anyone here managed to push an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 to 2.7 GHz on an ASUS P5N-D?
2. Just curious, what are the typical maximum temperatures for a Q6600 paired with an 8800GT across most brands? I'd love some insight.
What do you all think about this setup for overclocking:
ASUS P5N-D
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.4
Scythe Zipang
2x XFX 8800GT SLI
4GB Kingmax DDR2 PC6400 800MHz
I'm aiming to push the processor up to 3.0 GHz.
I've been reading on some forums that this specific board barely hits a 2.7 GHz overclock when paired with a Q6600.
Is it actually worth the effort, and is it even possible to break past 2.7 GHz with this build? Also, does anyone have advice on how to configure the BIOS settings?
What are the maximum recommended operating temperatures for the CPU and the GPU?
P.S. If this motherboard is going to be an issue, would switching to an ATI Radeon HD 680i LT SLI help?