E6600 OC Air

[GSte]

thats similar to mine..

I can get to 3.6 but not particularly stable without putting the volts up too much for my liking.

I'm at 3.4 stable with mid to high 30's degress idle and mid to high 40's under load.

I'm using the arctic freezer 7 pro

Me too, apart from I've got a Scythe Infinity, and my temps are 34C idle and 60C load

[moogle]

Yeah, but I need to get the Thermalright first, seems to be out of stock everywhere

extreme is like £20 more for a few more C drop in temps, its about £50 here I seen. If you want the normal ultra cconline have them right now for £32.08, £34 something inc del though.

[Tak]

If you want the normal ultra cconline have them right now for £32.08, £34 something inc del though.

CCL are doing free shipping over the bank holiday:

http://forums.hexus.net/showthread.php?t=107074

[Harkin]

extreme is like £20 more for a few more C drop in temps, its about £50 here I seen. If you want the normal ultra cconline have them right now for £32.08, £34 something inc del though.

I wud rather wait for the 120-Extreme or IFX-14 whichever comes 1st. But in the meantime Ill use the AC7 Pro as it seems most peeps are gettin gr8 temps with them, and its cheap

[moogle]

CCL are doing free shipping over the bank holiday:

http://forums.hexus.net/showthread.php?t=107074

cheers for that tak!

[Harkin]

CCL are doing free shipping over the bank holiday:

http://forums.hexus.net/showthread.php?t=107074

Thats a good deal.. very tempted.

But no-one has seen any Extremes in stock have they, been lookin all day and either they are out of stock or have 28 day waiting lists, is there like a shortage?

[moogle]

Thats a good deal.. very tempted.

But no-one has seen any Extremes in stock have they, been lookin all day and either they are out of stock or have 28 day waiting lists, is there like a shortage?

http://www.quietpc.com/gb-en-gbp/pro...oling/tr-ultra

says the ultra extreme, due in 32 days....
:O idk why is it taking so long. the ultra is on order for 30 days too.

[Tak]

I've only seen them at quietpc.com so far, they had a few in the other day for £47.50 + del (~£53). They have since put the price up to £49.99 + del (~£55) but with a month's leadtime!

You could import from somewhere like jab-tech.com, but the shipping and potential customs charge may be high.

EDIT: IIRC, the shipping was about $30, can't confirm as they're out of stock now

[Harkin]

QuietPc is the only place Ive seen em so far aswell. But guys in the U.S have had them for a few weeks now. Maybe they shipped the whole entire 1st batch there cos they knew it wud sell out quick...idk

[Crossbow]

Using the same CPU & cooler, is it true that there's no guarantee that Harkin (or anyone) can achieve the same level of OC as someone else?

Also, is it true that different 'batch' processors OC differently? For instance, I've heard that 'B batch' CPUs are best for overclocking. How can one tell which batch is which though? And most importantly, how/where can one get hold of a 'B batch' E6600 for example? G

P.S. If anyone feels this is unrelated to the OP's post or requires a new thread, I shall delete it

[Clunk]

Using the same CPU & cooler, is it true that there's no guarantee that Harkin (or anyone) can achieve the same level of OC as someone else? Yes

Also, is it true that different 'batch' processors OC differently? Yes For instance, I've heard that 'B batch' CPUs are best for overclocking. How can one tell which batch is which though? On the CPU itself, and on the box, there is a number, usually starts with a letter And most importantly, how/where can one get hold of a 'B batch' E6600 for example? G Its pot luck, unless you can find a shop that can tell you what they have in ove the phone.

P.S. If anyone feels this is unrelated to the OP's post or requires a new thread, I shall delete it

[Harkin]

No worries Crossbow. I did ask the same kinda thing earlier, seems its just luck of the draw unless u cud see the Box 1st which rules out any online buying Wonder if Scan wud tell me the number? Then again its just hearsay which ones cud be best OC unless peeps have been doin sum serious testing?

[Clunk]

No worries Crossbow. I did ask the same kinda thing earlier, seems its just luck of the draw unless u cud see the Box 1st which rules out any online buying Wonder if Scan wud tell me the number? Then again its just hearsay which ones cud be best OC unless peeps have been doin sum serious testing?

No they wont, theres a sticky in their forum about it.

[Crossbow]

Thanks Cluck & Harkin. Yeah, I now see the similar query & reply - posts 8 & 9, doh! G

[graysky]

If you really want it, you really can't go wrong w/ a u-120 x; it's a great hs when lapped. It has to be pushing the limits of thermal dissipation on air. I'll be really interested in seeing some real temp data on the ifx-14 vs. the u-120 x or other monster air coolers.

[Harkin]

Using the same CPU & cooler, is it true that there's no guarantee that Harkin (or anyone) can achieve the same level of OC as someone else?

Also, is it true that different 'batch' processors OC differently? For instance, I've heard that 'B batch' CPUs are best for overclocking. How can one tell which batch is which though? And most importantly, how/where can one get hold of a 'B batch' E6600 for example? G

P.S. If anyone feels this is unrelated to the OP's post or requires a new thread, I shall delete it

Does anyone know if the B batch is the best for OC?
Found em on Ebuyer