Complete NOOB, would like advice

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I would like to oc my I5 2500k, atm its running at 3.4 ghz, increased by 0.1ghz (woah, what a badass) but I was wandering what I can increase it up too with it being stable, how I would find out its stable etc, also, is the multiplier the only thing I need to modify?

thanks, sam.
 
I was going to post a similar question but did a bit of googling.

I have my 2500K running at 4.00ghz using auto volts so have only changed the multiplier (to 40) from what I have read that is a given.
Anything higher would be best manually changing settings so I have not ventured there yet.
I'm using a Coolit Vantage cooler so temps are quite low after running Prime for a couple of hours and auto volts will be higher than what is actually needed too.

I think someone here will give you some better pointers than me (and I will be watching too lol).
 
Need to know what cooler and case you have sam, as these will tend to decide what upper limit you can expect.

You should be able to expect a minimum of 4.4ghz, provided you are not on the stock cooler of course.
 
also what motherboard would be nice as there are some with pre set setting to allow clocking to 4.4-4.8ghz
 
Well you could just point to what it looks similar too in OCUK's range.

Most aftermarket HSF's have some resemblance to other brands, like the tranquilo and the A50, the NH-D14 and silver arrow etc...

Either way with an aftermarket cooler, even a moderately low end one you should hit 4.4ghz with relative ease.

Fairly sure I've seen some GB clocking guides around here recently too.
 
try increasing the multipler to hit your desired ghz then test with prime i usually test for 30 mins keep a eye on core temps using coretemp. your chip should easily manage 4.4 before you need to tweak volatges etc.
 
Just read a review of your cooler with a 2600K @ 4.6ghz
It's not the best performing but was able to keep the temperatures well within safe limits.

edit; just re-read the review and the temperatures are 'Delta T' which is the temperature rise (above ambient).
You will have to be careful I think watch your temps under load.
Why can't you dl prime?
 
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I'm reaching 55-61 on average at 4ghz, is this good? what would be an unreasonable temperature?

btw thanks for all the help so far guys :]
 
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