Overclocking Chipsets for Core 2 Quad?

[m0n4rchy]

My grandfather is currently running on a non-overclocked Core 2 Quad Q6600, that has been a part of his "internet machine" for almost a decade now. However, recently, he has wanted to overclock it, to extend its usefulness to him. However, he doesn't know what chipsets allow for overclocking, and I got into PC building after the days of Core 2.

 

Thannks!

[Himommies]

I don't think overclocking is worth the hassle when it comes to internet browsing

[m0n4rchy]

1 minute ago, Himommies said:

I don't think overclocking is worth the hassle when it comes to internet browsing

He just calls it that, he uses it for more than that. A more accurate name would be the "Strategy Game Machine."

[Himommies]

4 minutes ago, m0n4rchy said:

He just calls it that, he uses it for more than that. A more accurate name would be the "Strategy Game Machine."

What are the rest of the specs?

Is it a prebuilt?

[Fasauceome]

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/259899-29-core-overclocking-guide

this could help

apparently g41 chipsets allow it

[m0n4rchy]

9 minutes ago, Himommies said:

What are the rest of the specs?

Is it a prebuilt?

To put it simply, 4GB (2 x 2) of RAM at 667 MHz, a GTX 280, and a 500W PSU, since those are what are relevant here. He built it himself.

3 minutes ago, fasauceome said:

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/259899-29-core-overclocking-guide

this could help

apparently g41 chipsets allow it

Thanks!