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C2D e8500 and P5B mobo OC

InhexSTER

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So, I have overclocked my CPU to 3.7Ghz with vcore set to 1.3v (cpu-z shows 1.25v) average)

My question is how far i can go with P5B regular mobo and this cpu? and what vcore should i use?
 
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This depends on a lot of things, including your RAM.

Filling out your system specs completely would be a good start so we can help more.. I have hit 4.5 ghz with my e8500 @ 1.35 on my p5k-e.
 

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Ok, i edited my specs just now
 
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Your biggest hurdle in overclocking is gonna be your RAM. It's going to severely limit your FSB options.
 

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The vendetta 2 imo is a great cooler.

Try this:

450FSB x 9 multi w/ and get the ram unlinked
1.4Vcore
Bump NB if unstable.
 

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I think that I can change timings on NB only, but i will try 450x9 setting
 

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so i got it OC to 4Ghz but the prime95 instantly failed will try 3.81 now with 400 fsb x 9.5 at 1.3v
 
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