Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 Overclocking Adventure!

Introduction:

   Well for all those who just read my recent ASUS P5B Deluxe Core 2 Duo motherboard review, you knew this next installment of my overclocking adventures was coming. For those that haven't, I suggest you check it out before you read this so you get a first hand look at the platform that makes this article possible.

   *waits patiently*

   Ok now that you're back, let's get on to checking out the new Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 in more detail. I say that because I see most sites just want to show you the bare CPU and that's it. What If you can't afford a new CPU cooler with your Core 2 Duo and you want a good look at what heatsink comes with it? Well you're in luck as I have plenty of pictures and information for you there. Do I need to show a bunch of specifications on the Intel Core 2 Duo at this point in time? Nah! You can get 5 pages of specs and nonsense anywhere else. All you need to know is; It's Amazing! Buy One Now!

The Intel E6400 Core 2 Duo CPU (retail):

   Let's move on to taking a closer look at the victim, errr, I mean the E6400 Core 2 Duo.

   There's not much to say about the retail box of the E6400 other than it's packed with the usual Intel clear molded plastic to protect the CPU and heatsink from damage during shipping. I must say though I was pretty excited to get my hands on this new Core 2 Duo.

   The stock retail heatsink included with this Core 2 Duo E6400 is exactly the same as I got with my Pentium-D 920 I bought awhile back. At least is has a copper core and you gotta love how that thermal paste is applied with 3 little stripes. I was a bit leary on that but figured Intel must know what they're doing. I'll show you later what the thermal paste looked like after it was installed and removed.

   Here you see I have now installed the retail Intel heatsink onto my ASUS P5B Deluxe. Installing the heatsink is much like any other Intel socket 775 heatsink. There are 4 locking push pins you must insert into the 4 corners and push with some pretty hefty force. I suggest Pushing down one pin, then doing the opposite corner (diagonally) and then same with the other two. That way you're not putting too much pressure on one side or the other.