Should I try and push it past 4.5ghz?

winngames · 13 Apr 2012 at 00:09

I've overclocked my cpu to 4.5ghz and after running several tests its running stable. should I try and push it a bit more?

Stinger53 · 13 Apr 2012 at 00:14

if ure happy with it dont bother but if u want to try to get it higher go for it.

sehcure · 13 Apr 2012 at 00:14

Give it a go, if it's nice and stable well..why not?

Krony · 13 Apr 2012 at 00:23

If temps are in check then yes

winngames · 13 Apr 2012 at 00:23

my biggest worry is overheating, the cpu cooler I have atm isnt the best. would it be worth me going to watercooling?

winngames · 13 Apr 2012 at 00:23

Krony said:
If temps are in check then yes

peaks at 70c which I think is pushing it

Krony · 13 Apr 2012 at 02:52

4.5GHz is plenty really but if u are into overclocking and benchmarking and u want to go more and have some cash to spend then watercooling is an option to look at, what voltage are u running now ? i ask because other than reducing noise it's a bit dependant on the chip u have and even with better cooling u might not be able to get that much more out of it.

Justintime · 13 Apr 2012 at 03:46

winngames said:
peaks at 70c which I think is pushing it

Its not.

spankingtexan · 13 Apr 2012 at 10:40

You should be able to get 4.6ghz with the A50, give it a go, just keep a close eye on your temps.
Overclockers sell overclocked i5 bundles at 4.6ghz with A50 coolers.

winngames · 13 Apr 2012 at 12:17

Managed to overclock it up to 4.7ghz but the temps rose to 90c while running intel burn test after a few seconds i switched off the pc to protect the cpu and reduced the clock. the voltage is set at 1.35v, how can I reduce this? im tempted to go and buy artic silver to increase the conductivity will this help

PiKe · 13 Apr 2012 at 12:23

Buy a better cooler or just be satisfied with 4.5ghz and prolong the life of your chip.

Ghøst · 13 Apr 2012 at 13:04

winngames said:
Managed to overclock it up to 4.7ghz but the temps rose to 90c while running intel burn test after a few seconds i switched off the pc to protect the cpu and reduced the clock. the voltage is set at 1.35v, how can I reduce this? im tempted to go and buy artic silver to increase the conductivity will this help

Scary...

Go back down to 4.6Ghz & see how far you can reduce the voltage to lower your core temps & find the best balance of performance, temps & cpu life. Lowest voltage clocks are just as much fun as highest clock speeds

winngames · 13 Apr 2012 at 14:50

same for 4.6ghz :S I think I need better fans and a better heatsink to be safe. i was thinking of buying two of these http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FG-059-AK

then i saw this which includes the two

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-080-AK&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=1395

think its worth getting or should i maybe buy
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-005-AN&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=2262

Bluntwrapped · 13 Apr 2012 at 14:54

paradigm · 13 Apr 2012 at 14:57

5GHz club is where you want to be

spankingtexan · 13 Apr 2012 at 21:21

winngames said:
same for 4.6ghz :S I think I need better fans and a better heatsink to be safe. i was thinking of buying two of these http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FG-059-AK

then i saw this which includes the two

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-080-AK&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=1395

think its worth getting or should i maybe buy
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-005-AN&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=2262

Oh what, you were hitting 90c @ 4.6?
That is hot, I'd say your cooler is not seated properly and or thermal paste needs re applying, as I said you should be able to hit 4.6ghz with an A50 at around 70c with prime.

But really mate, I'd leave it at 4.5ghz, if you must go higher then get a new cooler. I'd recommend the d14 air or antec kuhler 920, there are other good coolers and I'm sure other readers could advise and expand on my recommendations. Be careful mate.

winngames · 13 Apr 2012 at 22:08

spankingtexan said:
Oh what, you were hitting 90c @ 4.6?
That is hot, I'd say your cooler is not seated properly and or thermal paste needs re applying, as I said you should be able to hit 4.6ghz with an A50 at around 70c with prime..

i probably havent put enough thermal paste on :/

jeff6475 · 13 Apr 2012 at 22:58

i got myself http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-077-XS&groupid=962&catid=1532&subcat= just 2 cool my i5 2500k and my temps on a 4.6 OC have dropped 10-15deg and the sound well u can hear a pin drop its that quite well worth the money i could prolly push 5k now and stay below 70 deg

PiKe · 13 Apr 2012 at 23:13

Typically how much extra heat is there generated between stock and 4ghz and 4ghz and 4.5ghz?

Justintime · 14 Apr 2012 at 05:49

stock to 4Ghz - unless its the worst cpu in the world, virtually nothing, turbo is 3.7 on a 2500k, 300mhz is attainable with less than stock vcore virtually on all chips imo. When you start hitting 4.5Ghz, typically looking at a 10-15C increase in my experience, depends on cooling used though as well.