Can i overclock my Q6700 Quad core 2.66Ghz CPU to 3Ghz or more without risking damaging it?

Question

My cpu is brand new 2.66ghz and i have around 4 fans inside my case and a 350Watt PSU. I want to know whether i can overclock my cpu to 3.0ghz and still make my computer stable. When its idle, the temp is around 23-28 degrees celcius. Its max temperature is 31C when running games. And my cpu is quad. Help appreciated =P

Answer 1

Get a zalman heatsink/fan on that CPU and some nice thermal paste, and it shouldnt be a problem.  Those new 65 watt CPU's put out very little heat which is why they overclock well.  I've seen that model up to 4 ghz stable.  You might want to upgrade that PSU to around 500 watts though.  Remember to step up your voltage too to maintain stability.

Answer 2

do that but do care of heat. you should use more heat sink and good fans and the environment around cpu should be cool