CPU overclocking

I put the topic here hoping that gamers would typically be more knowledgeable about overclocking, so here goes.

General questions about overclocking, so I can decide if its worth it. I'm primarily concerned about heat/noise.

So in terms of heat, energy consumed, noise, etc..

1. 3.0GHz processor running at 3.0GHz, -Versus- 2.4GHz processor OC'ed to 3.0GHz
2. out-of-the-box at idle -Versus- overclocked at idle

also, if I overclocked during the winter, will I have problems when it gets hot in the summer?

 

What processor are you looking at OC'ing?

1)Typically that would depend on the voltage set in each of the two cases.
2)Again, that would depend on if you changed the voltage or not. It will also depend on the power saving features of your particular processor.

In general, I don't recommend OC'ing mobile processors, as the rewards typically aren't worth it versus the risks (due to the limited amount of cooling you have in a laptop).

And yes, if you OC in the wintertime you'll have to redo all your stability tests when the ambient temperature warms up in the summer.

 

1) Also depends on what two processors you are comparing. Unless they're in the same family with the same FSB/Cache/etc. they could have quite different Temp.

Besides, it's quite hard to OC mobile CPU's

 

C2D E6850, 3.0GHz @ 1333 fsb is the one I plan to buy(going on a abit ip35 pro), but the reason I initially wanted to buy it over the E6600(2.4@1033) was retain performance without having to sacrifice stability by overclocking.

I realize though that it can reach 3.5GHz easily with decent cooling, without sacrificing any(or minimal) stability.
I don't mind the fans revving up while I'm gaming, but I don't want it to stay loud/hot when I'm not using the PC.

I also don't plan on having 20 applications open, monitoring and controlling my fan speeds, etc.


Can you elaborate on voltage and power saving features?
I thought power saving features were present in notebooks to limit the voltage to the CPU to reduce power consumption.

 

Yup, that's what I meant. I wasn't sure which 2 CPU's you meant, and one of them could've been a mobile one. This is a site for Mobile computers after all.

From what I've found out, the best overclockers are the ones with a 9x multiplier (E6600, Q6600). Stability should not be a problem, but it's easier to get one at a higher clockspeed, cause then there's no need for spending time on it. You get the performance out of the box.