I'm not really into OCing....

[cattb]

To Spikes,
 here is alink to what your MB will support, and if you upgrade your CPU you may have to ubgrade your bios.
http://www.msicomputer.com/index.php?func=prodcpusupport&maincat_no=1&prod_no=260#

if this does not work goto manufacter websight look up your  MB, look up CPU.
Tim O/ Cattb

[Skuzzy]

It's worth noting that the E6300 Wolfdale core clocks in at 2.8ghz and is a newer architechure.  It's often confused with the E6300 Allendale/Conroe core, which is about 3 years old now and clocks at 1.86ghz.  So you're old E6300 isn't really that old since its a Wolfdale.

My E6400 Conroe (stock 2.13ghz) was fairly easy to OC up to 3.2ghz with an aftermarket HSF.  I had it at 2.66ghz with the stock HSF for about a year.

Actually I have the old Allendale.  I should have clarified that.

[Getback]

I haven't messed with overclocking for a while. I have my e8500 set at 3.5 ghz and it's been running superbly even with that bogging ATI Control stuff. I stay pegged at 59 to 60 fps. In fact after the updates the system seems to be running smoother than ever.

However, I am getting ready to move everything to a new tempest case, do some cable management, and may get back into it. Not sure though. While I am at it I may reset my HSF. If so then I will study up on my components, download Ray Adams Tool tray, and bump up my processor a hair.

[Spikes]

To Spikes,
 here is alink to what your MB will support, and if you upgrade your CPU you may have to ubgrade your bios.
http://www.msicomputer.com/index.php?func=prodcpusupport&maincat_no=1&prod_no=260#

if this does not work goto manufacter websight look up your  MB, look up CPU.
Tim O/ Cattb

Thanks for the link, ill have to check it out tomorroe.