You can adjust the power, voltage, core, memory settings, and other key system values for more performance. Well be providing plenty of bios screen shots, so you can see what changes weve made. Cpu fsb quadpumped mhz multiplier speed mhz q9550 33333 8. Intel q9550 core 2 quad basic overclocking guide scan. He is recommending unlinked because your fsb will run at 1600mhz, and your ram at 33mhz.
How to overclock your unlocked intel core processor. Yes, you can over clock, but be aware that you are lessening its life drastically. Crush your enemies, climb the tower of paperwork or do both at the same time. Intel core2 quad q9400 overclock benchmark in 2018 youtube. Upgrade chance is a probability of a successful processor upgradedowngrade from the core 2 quad q9400 original cpu to a specific model. Originally posted by javih i reseat the cooler three times. P5q and q9400 overclocking overclocking and cooling.
Overclocking 790i ultra sli, q9400, 8gb mushkin blackline 996657 1600mhz 20100115 12. The utility supports a wide range of chipsets and is easy to use. So, if your cpu multiplier is locked, you must use the fsb front side bus to overclock the xps 630i. Processore intel core2 quad q9400 6 mb di cache, 2,66 ghz. Intels valuepriced core 2 quad q8200 uses two of the same processor dice as the pentium e5200, at a lower clock speed and a higher front side bus. The extreme overclocking forums are a place for people to learn how to overclock and tweak their pcs components like the cpu, memory ram, or video card in order to gain the maximum performance out of their system. Quad cores means true multitasking and multithreading. It helps speed up your componentsand your gameplay. A good tool to do this is cpuz, or you can just use your bios. Found an excellent article i recently overclocked a e8200 and heres basically what you need to do. Your settings may vary, but the concept is the same. Jul 24, 2015 q9400 cpu not compatible with windows 10. For extending the usable life of a old desktop, this is definitely value for money. Help overclock q9400 on asus p5qlepu wed aug 31, 2016 7.
Mainly, because of versatility of their fsb front side bus and core voltage settings which are so simple to change one way or another either it be via hardware or software. Maximize frequency and minimize voltage while extracting as much heat as possible so the system remains stable. With an unlocked intel core processor and an easytouse overclocking toolkit, you can tune your system to deliver maximum power. I know theres a lot of interest here about overclocking dell computers ha ha. Browsing in firefox, the occasional arcade games etc. The first thing i did was just leave the cpu voltage on auto and put the fsb where my clock speed showed as 3. It helps in overclocking and the scan mode which is available is used to find the best frequency and voltage curve for the card. It helps to monitor, overclock and stress a system. Intel wants to empower you by providing the best computing experience. I found a program that will adjust the vcore on this dell 755 dell optiplex 755, q9400 overclocking an overclocking community. There are lots of discussions about new processors, graphics cards, cooling products, power supplies, cases, and so much more. Lga775 core2duo, core2quad overclocking guide guides.
Jul 20, 2009 overclocking intels core 2 quad q8200. Intel core 2 quad q9400 at80580pj0676m bx80580q9400. The older q6600 has a fsb speed of 1066 and the q9400 has a fsb of 33 so its give and take on the specifications of the pair. Help overclocking q9450 p5e extreme overclocking forums. This number is calculated as a percentage of all motherboards, compatible with both original and upgrade cpus, compared to the number of motherboards, that support the original intel q9400. Jan 08, 2010 q6600 is a real workhorse, and its hard to go wrong with that cpu, but a q9400 would overclock higher, and use less power. Quick question my memory frequency is 800 but when i bump up my fsb the number next to the memory frequency goes above what it should be, do i just keep bumping this down to as close to 800 as i can get. Stock cooling isnt always a downer, my q6600 ran at 3.
Downloads for intel core2 quad processor q9400 6m cache, 2. Intels valuepriced core 2 quad q8200 uses two of the same processor dice as the pentium e5200, at a lower clock speed and a higher front side bus clock. A q9400 is borderline for transcoding if required, an overclock will help immesnely, especailly if you want to seek the video. This software helps dynamically to set different independent frequency as well as voltage points so that there is total control. Im running windows 10 and office 2019 very smoothly. I built a new rig and this is my first quad core setup on the lga 775 socket.
Try raising the ram timings as youre already pushi g the ram over its stock speed as you start overclocking the fsb. It can also help with processorintensive tasks such as image rendering. Feb 06, 2009 the first thing i did was just leave the cpu voltage on auto and put the fsb where my clock speed showed as 3. This is what i have in my system cooler master 600watts intel core2 quad processor q9400 6m cache, 2. Jul 24, 2017 overclock core 2 quad q6600 with tape. Intels core 2 quad q9400 not only makes it possible, it makes it easy. Go in your bios and look for the overclocking sectionoptions, if it has them keep following my instructions. Setfsb allows to change your computers front side bus fsb speed. The core 2 quad q9400 has four cores that run at 2.
I have my motherboard set up with a q9400 which i have overclocked to 3. As well as prime 95, youll need to download a few other pieces of free software. Xfx nforce 750i sli do you need other spec for overclocking ram and cpu. Hey guys, i want to upgrade to windows 10 before 29th of july so that i can get a free upgrade. But i keep running into a wall i got the pc info below and. I dont know how to overclock my system should i overclock it from bios or use some software. The q6600s reputation of being a champion overclocker and its current low cost will be hard factors for the q9400 to overcome. Consequentally, performance in individual benchmarks may be worse or better than what you see in the charts here.
Hey all, i have a q9400 and wanting to overclock to maximum potential, i read on other forums that 4ghz is possible. My fsb frequency is 33mhz, cpu mmultiplier is x8, memory speed somehow is 800mhz pc28500 should run at 1066. Asus p5q deluxe lga 775 intel p45 intel motherboard intel core 2 quad q9550 eo yorkfield 2. Unfollow intel q9400 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. So, for instance, the q9550 fsb of 333mhz x its multiplier of 8. I am the biggest overcloking noob in teh whoel earthz i only want to. Select a motherboard designed specifically to enable overclocking when paired with. The numbers in the charts are calculated from a few benchmarks, that you can see in the benchmarks tab. So if your board supports it, i would go with the q9400, probably. This program uses information about your computers performance to make product improvements in the future. Cpu fsbquadpumped mhz multiplier speed mhz q9550 33333 8.
Aug, 2009 i decided that i want to overclock my cpu to something over 3 ghz, but i cant get it to work. When pushing for higher overclocks you may need to. Processore intel core2 quad q9400 6 mb di cache, 2,66 ghz, fsb a 33 mhz guida di riferimento rapido con specifiche, caratteristiche, prezzi, compatibilita, documentazione di progettazione, codici ordinazione, codici di specifiche e altro ancora. Oct 17, 2008 i have the dumbest probem ever with this pc. Q6600 is a real workhorse, and its hard to go wrong with that cpu, but a q9400 would overclock higher, and use less power. Now i take my current knowledge of overclocking with a grain of salt, as it is probably far from experienced, and probably. It will work on some other lga 775 cpus as long as the motherboard supports fsb 33mhz and the cpu has a fsb speed of 1066mhz. I actually received a q9450 instead of the q9400 i ordered the q9450 has 12 mb l2 cache vs 6 mb in q9400, which is definitely good. This gpu overclocking software includes supporting the 6th generation intel core processors.
Its reading bus speed as 333 i set bios to 400 and the. Overclocking 1 your unlocked intel core processor, ram, and motherboard is a way to custom tune your pc. We compare the specs of the intel q9400 to see how it stacks up against its competitors including the intel core2 quad q6600, intel core2 duo e8400 and intel core2 quad q8400. This beginners guide to overclocking your intel q9550 45nm core 2 quad. This intel overclocking software is windows based and it is a software meant for novices and experienced persons alike. Apr 07, 2020 mainly, because of versatility of their fsb front side bus and core voltage settings which are so simple to change one way or another either it be via hardware or software. The charts show relative performance of core 2 quad q6600 and core 2 quad q9400 cpus in different types of programs. The chart below shows official prices of intel core 2 quad q9300.