I entered bios and fiddled with system bus speed and core voltage until i was able to boot into windows with no issues and nothing crashed. Discussion in hardware started by ninjabear, aug 24, 2008. Intel core 2 duo e8400 eu80570pj0806m at80570pj0806m. Oct 25, 2017 intel s core i58400 falls squarely within its tdp class. Im trying to overclock my e8400 from its stock speed of 3. Intel wants to empower you by providing the best computing experience. Intel core 2 duo basic overclocking guide for beginners. Intel core 2 duo processors e8400, e7400, e6400 and e4300. Maximize frequency and minimize voltage while extracting as much heat as possible so the system remains stable. Sep 03, 2008 the intel e8400 we have today is not an engineering sample but a full fledged store bought retail version.
Overclocking lower end cpus is always more fun if youre actually buying these things because, as long as. Downloads for intel core2 duo processor e8400 6m cache. I am having a difficulty on overclocking my cpu, now i am running p5nd asus motherboard with a q8400 processor. Information in this table was retrieved from actual processors using cpuid instruction, and we also utilized internal timer to measure cpu. Unless im mistaken the max vcore for the e8400 according to intel is 1. Intel core 2 duo e8400 specs techpowerup cpu database.
The thing is, i see people overclocking the e8600 up to 4. Next manually set ram voltage to its stock voltage as specified by the manufacturer. Aug 29, 2015 hey guys im in need of a little assistance advice on overclocking my intel core 2 duo e8400. I am wondering what is the limit i should try on my e8400 with the stock cooler, and. Jul 17, 2008 you may not be aware of it but when running the e8400 at stock speed your ddr2800 ram is underclocked by default. The software interface exposes a set of robust capabilities common in most enthusiast platforms along with new features available on new intel application processors and intel motherboards. Getting started to perform a good overclocking, you need a good motherboard, processor of course and finally enough memory. Downloads for intel core2 duo processor e8400 6m cache, 3. How can i overclock my intel core 2 duo e8400 higher on air. The front panel shows the intel core 2 duo brand id as well as highlighting the fact that the e8400 is a 45nm desktop product.
First of all, i cant get my 1066mhz to run at 1066mhz for anything. Oct 16, 2007 in its original incarnation as a forum thread, the beginners guide to overclocking intel core 2 duo processors written by david marshall aka clunk has already had over a quarter of a million hits. Intels core i58400 falls squarely within its tdp class. However when i had my e8400 i got my best performance out of 17061066 x9 for a 3. So recently i have been trying to get my intel 2 duo e8200 originally 2. Should be ok with the stock cooler i am using the stock intel cooler ex e6750 and i am running my e8400 at 9x400 3. Intel is building the core 2 duo e8400 on a 45 nm production process using 410 million transistors. Unfollow intel e8400 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. So i am writing this guide because i read lot of overclocking guides and none of them helped, i decided to write this in hopes of it helping others like me.
Sep 17, 2008 should be ok with the stock cooler i am using the stock intel cooler ex e6750 and i am running my e8400 at 9x400 3. The result is improved speed and efficiency relative. How to overclock intel core 2 quad q8400 computing. Going in to the overclocking challenge were anticipating a healthy overclock of at least 1.
With a tdp of 65 w, the core 2 duo e8400 consumes typical power levels for a modern pc. The intel core 2 duo e8400 is amongst the fastest of the core 2 duo range of now nearly ten year old cpus. Whether youre seeking an added speed boost to gain a gaming edge or maximize your creativity, intel performance maximizer is a new, free way to confidently bring added performance to your system. Were covering the basics of how overclocking works. Hi i cant overclock my cpu when i try the pc turn off and back on 3 times then it shows the overclock failed and if i dont reset the default settings. Intels 45nm dualcores have finally arrived, so its only fitting that we take one for a spin. Detailed characteristics of processors internals, including x86 instruction set extensions and individual instructions, high and lowlevel technologies, are listed below. In its original incarnation as a forum thread, the beginners guide to overclocking intel core 2 duo processors written by david marshall aka clunk has already had over a.
The multiplier is locked on core 2 duo e8400, which limits its overclocking capabilities. How can i overclock my intel core 2 duo e8400 higher on. Top 8 best gpu and cpu overclocking software programs. Intel 64 architecture delivers 64bit computing on server, workstation, desktop and mobile platforms when combined with supporting software intel 64 architecture improves performance by allowing systems to address more than 4 gb of both virtual and physical memory. Below is a brief explanation on how to overclock your core2duo. How do i learn how to do this for my configuration. This program uses information about your computers performance to make product improvements in the future. You can adjust the power, voltage, core, memory settings, and other key system values for more performance. C2ds overclock really well, and ive gotten 1ghz overclocks with them. Overclocking a cpu means giving more voltage to the chip to make it run faster, this obviously leads to heating up the chip. Mar 04, 2012 overclocking intel core2duo platform it is a well known fact that the architecture of the c2d has big potential for overclocking. Overclocking e8400 i have a e8400 and kingston hyperx 2gb 2 x 1gb ddr2 sdram ddr2 1066 pc2 8500 ram. This is a relatively simple and stable overclock of an e8400 from stock 3.
Although it seems quite an enticing idea, it comes with its many negative effects as well. Im in need of a little assistance advice on overclocking my intel core 2 duo e8400. E7400 enables excellent processor performance by doubling transistor density and increasing cache size by up to 50 percent. Overclocking overclocking intel core 2 duo e8200 techspot. The intel core 2 duo e8400 has a default clock speed of 3. The intel e8400 we have today is not an engineering sample but a full fledged store bought retail version. Jan 30, 2008 intels 45nm dualcores have finally arrived, so its only fitting that we take one for a spin. The e8400 is included in our group tests simply as a reference point due to its huge success back in its day. Given, you have to have good cooling, and you have to.
With this e8400 ive got in here now, i hosed the cpu with as5 well, a generous bead down the middle and squished the hs on, then did it again with a perfectly. Intel overclocking the core 2 duo e8400 test system. Overclocking intel core2duo platform it is a well known fact that the architecture of the c2d has big potential for overclocking. Overclocking intel core 2 duo e8400 to 4ghz youtube. Core 2 duo e8400 has 6mb of l2 cache and operates at 3 ghz. Temps are 40 deg idle and 58 deg under load occt etc the temps normally dont go above 45 deg for general pc use and gaming, which is safe for an e8400. Intel core 2 duo basic overclocking guide for beginners cpu. How to overclock your unlocked intel core processor. Feb 18, 2017 overclocking intel core 2 duo e8400 to 4ghz. Find great deals on ebay for intel e8400 and intel q9650. Select a motherboard designed specifically to enable overclocking when paired with. It can also help with processorintensive tasks such as image rendering. Youll easily be able to get that cpu to more than 3.
I ended up able to run it at 420 mhz x9 so 3,78 ghz and 1. The finishing order changes dramatically once we fire up an avxheavy stress test with all cores running at their top turbo boost bins. I want to overclock my processer, can you tell me how can we do it. With an unlocked intel core processor and an easytouse overclocking toolkit, you can tune your system to deliver maximum power. My preferences are cpu intel q6600 intel q8200 intel e8400 mobo msi p6n sli platinum msi p35 platinum. Overclocking 1 your unlocked intel core processor, ram, and motherboard is a way to custom tune your pc. 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. To achieve a successful overclock, youll want the support of software. For e8400 charts, comparing multi and singlethreaded performance of this microprocessor with other core 2 duo processors and the fastest amd and intel x86 chips, please visit intel core 2 duo e8400 multithreaded and singlethreaded performance pages. I tried to work out where the settings would be in my bios but most of them werent the same as in the tut provided.
Intel xtu is a windowsbased performancetuning software that enables novice and experienced enthusiasts to overclock, monitor, and stress a system. This list was acquired from an actual intel core 2 duo e8400 processor with the help of the x86 cpuid instruction. With appropriate 64bit supporting hardware and software, platforms based on an intel processor supporting intel em64t can enable use of extended virtual and. Solved overclock intel core 2 duo e4600 in 0hx555 motherboard how to overclock intel core 2 quad q8400 intel core 2 duo e4600 overclocking overclocking core 2 duo e4600 help overclocking core 2 duo e4600 solved how to overclock my intel core 2 duo e4700 cpu. The table below compares support for x86 extensions and technologies, as well as individual instructions and lowlevel features of the intel core 2 duo e6600 and intel core 2 duo e8400 microprocessors.
I am an overclocker, im gonna do air cooling, thermalright true 120 and coolermaster haf 932. If the system is stable, increase bus speed some more until youre not able to boot. Intels hafniumbased 45nm hik silicon process technology e8400. As such, it comes in the retail packaging, not the pretty jewel box the es chips are sent to us in. Overclocking an e8400 on stock cooler anandtech forums. I dont have any idea about overclocking a cpu, i was thinking about overclocking my cpu but never overclocked anything before so im not sure how it works. If u have an intel motherboard then just forget about overclocking because they do not support overclocking and if any other brand.
Oct 06, 2011 the intel 2 duo e8xxx series are known to overclock up to 800 mhz past its default clock speed with little or no change to the cpu voltage. Aug 24, 2008 my motherboard is a gigabyte sseries gag3amfs2. Jul 26, 2006 post a comment 7 comments view all comments. As long as you are comfortable with that and understand that overclocking will void any warranty, we can continue. In order to do this i have of course replaced my intel stock cooler with a good aftermarket cooler. Solved how to overclock asus p5kc intel e4600 with. Hey guys im in need of a little assistance advice on overclocking my intel core 2 duo e8400. Mar 23, 2010 i run my e8400 at 4ghz myself, on air.
Im thinking my whole method of overclocking is at fault here. I am using this cpu in 2017, very stable cpu working on a motherboard asrock 4core1600twinsp35 with 4gb 2xddr2800 feel free to. There are lots of discussions about new processors, graphics cards, cooling products, power supplies, cases, and so much more. It helps speed up your componentsand your gameplay.
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