#Intel core 2 duo e4600 processor upgrade#
#Intel core 2 duo e4600 processor full#
#Intel core 2 duo e4600 processor software#

I heard it's supposed to be 1:1 which it is currently. Yes there is a 2.66 memory multiplier available but when I use that my FSB : DRAM ratio becomes 3:4. With a stock cooler the temperature would have gone up to 95 degrees Celsius, I'm sure.ДЄs I've noticed now my FSB speed has gone up to 250 MHz from 200 MHz and my DRAM speed has gone down to 250 MHz from 333 MHz.

I'm currently using an aftermarket cooler, a pretty large heatsink with a big fan.

#Intel core 2 duo e4600 processor full#

If there is a 2.66 memory multiplier available, since that will let your memory run at full speed. The only thing I'd look at is you're running the memory slower than it was at stock speedsДў00MHz FSB x 5/3 memory multiplier (3.33 in BIOS) = 333MHz or 667MHz DDR.Дў50MHz FSB x 1 memory multiplier (2.00 in BIOS) = 250MHz or 500MHz DDRДЄssuming your memory modules are in fact rated for 667MHz, Have a look at the memory multipliers and see if you can get it closer to that speed (in your screenshot, the BIOS will tell you what memory speed your settings will result in. Are you using the stock cooler? 85C is hot, but still far enough from throttling that I wouldn't be concerned. Core 2 processors are pretty straightforward to overclock. Here are some images I took for your information. I just wanted to know if what I've done is alright? My Processor which showed a 5.9 on the Windows Experience Index now shows a 6.4. I've heard Intel processors throttle down their clocks or shut down to avoid damage at around 100 degrees celsius. It idles at around 47 degrees celsius and under load it goes up to 85 degrees celsius and stays there until I stop the test. My computer seems to be running well right now, I used Prime95 to put it under load and watched the temperature with HW Monitor. It says the processor's operating voltage is 0.8500V - 1.5V but I was too scared to play with the voltages so I just overclocked without touching it.

Here is a link to my processor's page on the Intel website. And if you need to know, my GPU is a Geforce GT 730 2GB DDR5.

#Intel core 2 duo e4600 processor software#

My motherboard is a Gigabyte 945GCM-S2L with BIOS Award Software International which I updated to version F8d (beta). I'm running Windows 7 64-bit, with a total of 4GB RAM (2GB + 2GB Transcend DDR2 dual channel). I played around in the BIOS settings without touching the voltages and got it up to 3.00 GHz with a FSB : DRAM ratio of 1:1 after several failed attempts. I've read a few guides online on overclocking and I've followed the steps. My computer has been running at 2.40 GHz with a FSB : DRAM ratio of 3:5 since I bought it probably more than 8 years ago. I'm seeking your help because I don't want to seriously damage my computer.

#Intel core 2 duo e4600 processor upgrade#

I want to get the maximum performance possible out of my (low-end) computer as I'm currently too broke for a serious upgrade and I use my PC for gaming and animation mostly. I'm new to overclocking so I don't know much.