Q6600 2.4Ghz - 3.2Ghz or higher

[Madman777]

Hello pilots!

 

Question,

 

Does anyone have a Q6600 overclocked to anything above 3Ghz?

 

I can't OC right now, because my HP motherboard. So I'm thinking instead of buying a new PC (money is tight) I can get a new motherboard and OC my Q6600 to get better frames, because right now I'm only getting about 20-25fps on low settings and it dips to the low teens as well

 

Does anyone think I'll see a major improvement (DCS Blackshark, Arma2..etc) if I went from 2.4Ghz to 3.2Ghz or higher?

 

I have;

Q6600 @ 2.4Ghz

8800GT 512MB

3GB RAM

Windows 7 64bit

 

Thanks!

[SuDepp]

DCS runs like a charm at my system,

but U will have to invest in a new graficcard for sure!

 

If U want to fly the shark (what resolution?) properly with some mods enabled U definately want your cpu oґclocked AND a new geforce (GTX 260 = 180$)

Beneath, what mainboard do U have?! Maybe it can be forced to do more than 3GHz?!

 

..sad but true ;)

 

Greets

S@uDepp

[Moa]

If money is tight you could look at an AMD AM3 system. The AM3 will last more years than an Intel motherboard, which means you can get a budget CPU now and upgrade to a Phenom II x6 1090T when you get a chance (which has great performance and performance-per-dollar, which matters since your budget is limited). Depending on your memory you may be able to re-use it.

[Sov13t]

I am running Q66 at 3.0ghz. But I believe in your case the problem is not the CPU but the Video Card. 8 Series are getting old. Recommend getting a GTS 240/250.

[ddahlstrom]

OC on that CPU is usually easy. I've been running mine at 3.2 for about 2 years with an 8800GTS 512. BS runs very smooth for the most part, but at full resolution (for me that's 1920x1600) I still get some stuttering over congested areas. There is a fairly substantial improvement going from 2.4 to 3.2, but I don't think I'd be willing to spend much money for a new MB to support an aging CPU.

[mvsgas]

Hello pilots!

 

Question,

 

Does anyone have a Q6600 overclocked to anything above 3Ghz?

 

I can't OC right now, because my HP motherboard. So I'm thinking instead of buying a new PC (money is tight) I can get a new motherboard and OC my Q6600 to get better frames, because right now I'm only getting about 20-25fps on low settings and it dips to the low teens as well

 

Does anyone think I'll see a major improvement (DCS Blackshark, Arma2..etc) if I went from 2.4Ghz to 3.2Ghz or higher?

 

I have;

Q6600 @ 2.4Ghz

8800GT 512MB

3GB RAM

Windows 7 64bit

 

Thanks!

I run my q6600 @3.2 but you won't see that much improvement in BS, I say, build yourself a new system, is fun and easy. Plus you can buy one part at a time.

 

My specs

MoBo= Biostar TP43D2-A7

Ram= 4g PNY @ 900mhz OC from 800

CPU= Q6600 OC to 3.2 (bus speed @356, v1.376, multiplier x9)

Cooling= Zalman CNPS 9300

Video= XFX 4850 1gb mem (OC during play to 655gpu/mem 1045)

Win 7 64 home (the cheapest one I found)

Case= Coolmaster 932 HAF Full tower

[BR55Sevas]

because right now I'm only getting about 20-25fps on low settings and it dips to the low teens as well

 

Does anyone think I'll see a major improvement (DCS Blackshark, Arma2..etc) if I went from 2.4Ghz to 3.2Ghz or higher?

 

I have;

Q6600 @ 2.4Ghz

8800GT 512MB

3GB RAM

Windows 7 64bit

 

Thanks!

 

hm 20-25 fps? strange, I have exactly same hardware, but in BS I have 30-35 fps with medium settings.

My Q6600 is OC to 3GHz, sometimes to 3.1GHz with standart cooler.

[emenance]

I like 3.0 on my q6600 go and a 4870 dark knight vc. Im maxed out with my hardware setup and not looking forward to laying out big money for an i7 set up. Im keeping this system as long as I can.

[Madman777]

Hmmm thanks for the response guys.

 

I knew it would have to come to this, but I will just put the money away and save for a new system. Buying just parts should make it cheaper.

 

With A-10C around the corner, I can't take any chances :-)

[Madman777]

hm 20-25 fps? strange, I have exactly same hardware, but in BS I have 30-35 fps with medium settings.

My Q6600 is OC to 3GHz, sometimes to 3.1GHz with standart cooler.

 

Since BS is very dependent on CPU, I'm guessing that extra 600mhz makes a big difference.

Edited June 28, 2010 by Madman777

[DTWD]

How very odd, I am running my Q6600 at 3.2 (but only relativly recently) and I am running everything pretty much on max (maybe not water) at 1920x1200 with very little slow down. Occasionally it dips, but it picks itself back up again and it's fine from then on in.

 

Since the patch I now get a dip when I activate the schval, but other than that it's usually fine.

 

It's rarely ever unplayable, during the dips it is a bit difficult to fly but they only last a second or so and they happen rarely.

 

I would get a decent cooler and mobo on that CPU and overclock it.

 

I used to have a 8800 GT which toasted itself and I got a 9800GTX 512 as a warranty replacment, not a great deal of difference between the cards (the 88 and 98 series are effectivly the same card), I don't believe you need to be upgrading that, especially as your short of cash. In the ideal world yes, but CPU will make a biggest difference.

[DTWD]

Oh and just to add, when I am playing BS I can hear the CPU cooler step up the fan speed but the GPU barely get's going, even running loads of AA/AF.

[Madman777]

Oh and just to add, when I am playing BS I can hear the CPU cooler step up the fan speed but the GPU barely get's going, even running loads of AA/AF.

 

So it might be worth it to OC my Q6600, and then invest in a better graphics card. I get boost from CPU and GPU. I can do that under $400 I think. I hope.

 

I just realized by RAM is budget RAM, and it's only DDR2 533mhz. So that would require me to upgrade the RAM as well...eewww. Oh well.

[DTWD]

So it might be worth it to OC my Q6600, and then invest in a better graphics card. I get boost from CPU and GPU. I can do that under $400 I think. I hope.

 

I just realized by RAM is budget RAM, and it's only DDR2 533mhz. So that would require me to upgrade the RAM as well...eewww. Oh well.

 

Go RAM, Cooler, Mobo and possibly a new PSU (depends what you have and how far you can go with it to OC) then OC it. See where you are after that.

 

An 8800GT is not a (major at least) bottle kneck on a CPU optimised game.

[Madman777]

Go RAM, Cooler, Mobo and possibly a new PSU (depends what you have and how far you can go with it to OC) then OC it. See where you are after that.

 

An 8800GT is not a (major at least) bottle kneck on a CPU optimised game.

 

Sounds good. My PSU I bought two months ago, it's a brand name 750w (forget what kind..lol)

 

I have a good feeling that going from 2.4Ghz to over 3Ghz will make a huge difference.

Edited June 28, 2010 by Madman777

[DTWD]

You might be able to go quite a bit higher than 3GHz, however 3 is a nice number to start with. I ran at that for quite a while until someone suggested 3.2 was a better multiplier setting.

[Madman777]

You might be able to go quite a bit higher than 3GHz, however 3 is a nice number to start with. I ran at that for quite a while until someone suggested 3.2 was a better multiplier setting.

 

True. I'm going to start low and work my way up. I guess I can go as high as my cooler can keep the CPU cool.

 

Was looking at the Corsair H50 liquid cooling, looks pretty neat and easy to install. If I can get good cooling like that I might be able to hit 3.6GHz stable..maybe...we shall see I guess.

[Madman777]

Mission accomplished.

 

It's amazing was an extra 800Mhz can do.

 

I bought the following,

 

Corsair H50 CPU water cooler ($80)

Asus P5N-D ($100)

OCZ 4GB DDR2-800 ($110)

 

Overclocked my Q6600 from 2.4Ghz to 3.2Ghz. I was getting 15-25 FPS at low settings before. Now I'm getting 30-60FPS with all settings on high, including AA & AF at 16x.

 

FINALLY!! Finally after 2 years and over a thousand hours of flying I can finally fly this bird without any interruptions. It's like a whole new sim now. Even recording with FRAPS I still get over 20FPS on high settings!

 

Looks like the i7 will have to wait...ahahah. :thumbup:

Edited July 6, 2010 by Madman777

[Kristof]

Hehe, I run my q6600 from 2.4ghz to 3.6ghz...air cooled. I get around 28C idle temp. :)

[DTWD]

Glad it all went well for you.

[Mist3ri0]

Hehe, I run my q6600 from 2.4ghz to 3.6ghz...air cooled. I get around 28C idle temp. :)

mainboard sensors are crap and by experience i don´t ever believe them.

also idle temps don´t mean anything.full cpu load temps with prime95 etc are what it´s all about ;-)