Is this OC safe? (i5 2500k + P8P67)

Clarky1990 · 2 May 2011 at 15:07

Ok so I followed this

4.7GHz or Below
All bios values to Auto except for those noted-
CPU Turbo Multiplier
Dram Voltage to specification
Internal testing has shown Auto Values will allow for stability in all forms of testing including high synthetic high load applications (Linx, Prime95, Occt ). In the event general stability is not achieved in these synthetic high load applications, you can adjust the noted values for improved stability.
Digi + VRM options
VRM frequency to 350 – Requires setting to manual adjustment and entering the specified value.

from this guide over on hardforums (http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1578110)

Just wondering if I'm damaging any hardware?

paradigm · 2 May 2011 at 15:11

Seeing as you've increased no voltages, in theory there is no extra damage caused to anything (assuming your processor stays within its thermal envelope).

Clarky1990 · 2 May 2011 at 15:12

paradigm said:
Seeing as you've increased no voltages, in theory there is no extra damage caused to anything (assuming your processor stays within its thermal envelope).

the voltages change but never exceed 1.4v, I believe its the speedstepper? at idle it sits at 1.6GHz and 1.0v

paradigm · 2 May 2011 at 15:16

Sorry, I should have said "changed no voltages out of spec".

mraerosmith1981 · 2 May 2011 at 22:41

Im running mine at 4.6 and the voltage exceeds 1.4 by .2 every now and then, but only when linpacking , is it safe, I would think in the long term as long as your not clobbering it with super high volts, and temps which your not that it should be fine

panyan · 2 May 2011 at 22:54

mraerosmith1981 said:
voltage exceeds 1.4 by .2

are you trying to say it exceeds 1.6V or 1.42V becuase there is a HUGE difference