Hello again!

I got/built a new computer for christmas *Yay*
Now i asked you guys on this forum what parts to get and this is what i got:

Asus P5N32-E SLI (would have got Evga 680i, but then i wouldnt have got it before late january)
Intel q6600 (Go-stepping) + Thermalright ultra 120 extreme
8800 gts 320mb (would have got 8800 gt, but then i wouldnt have got it before late january)
2gb ddr2 800 mhz
Thermaltake toughpower 700w (going to get SLI)
Antec 900

and i kept the old hard drive and cd/dvd drives.

Now i got the thermalright ultra 120 extreme for one reason... OC!
The problem is that i am not fermilliar with the BIOS, so i have tried the AI booster that came with my mobo.
Seems to work fine, got the cpu to 2,7 ghz ( 300 x 9 ) but when i try to oc more the computer freezes and i have to reset the computer

I dont think it is that the voltage is too low, because i added a little bit, AI booster says it is running at 1,2250 V and 2,7ghz.
I dont think it is the temperature eighter, atm i have firefox and msn messenger open, and the cpu temps are:

18 C (64 F)
core 1 34 C (93 F)
core 2 34 C (93 F)
core 3 26 C (79 F)
core 4 28 C (82 F)

Now if anyone have got about the same system and have overclocked his own machine, then please tell me what ur fps is and multiplier and voltage and all that stuff and i'll give it a go.

But any other solutions/points are always very much apperciated!

* Or if there is something *Strange* going on *

Thanx, FilluX
Those temperatures are OK for idle, but run it at load for an hour or two, then check the temperatures again.
I would advise against using any automated overclocking system, what you need to do is look in the BIOS, usually under advanced options, for the FSB or CPU frequency (default 200). Then, raise this a little at a time, testing in between for stability and checking the temperatures.. When the system becomes UNSTABLE, add a little voltage, and repeat. When the load temperatures hit around 55, or the system is unstable even with increased voltage (don't go mad with the voltage, 1.5 should be your limit) you've reached your limit.
A stress test program is Prime95 (torture test, run four INSTANCES at once, one for each core, for a few hours).
When you think you've reached your limit, run Prime95 for around 12 hours to test your stability.
If you get any errors, LOWER the speed again.
This is a fairly basic guide to overclocking, but it should set you on your way.
Hope this helps.Thanx for the reply!

I read it and some other stuff i found, but i still cant get it over 2,75 ghz...
If i put it to for example 3,1-3,6 ghz and click save and exit in BIOS, it reboots and then im unable to enter the bios or windows, so i had to remove the mobo battery and put it back...
My friend who has overclocker his own computer came to me yesterday and he couldnt either get it workin...
What might be the problem? Bad Mobo?

Is there anyone with a q6600 and a P5N32-E SLI who have overclocked it?

ThanxSorry for the double post, but has anyone got an idea what to do

Thanx!!Did you try doing it manually as opposed to using this AI booster thing?Yes, my friend and i tried. (and it is not the "vcore" / volt setting, we increased it too as you calum mentioned in your first post)Maybe the motherboard is faulty, or the CPU.
One other thing to try is to set RAM dividers so that it runs at a lower speed, the RAM could be holding you back if it's unstable at the higher speed.