first attempt to OC 2500k - few pointers

[sahjin]

Hi

I've some spare time at the moment so i thought i'd get round to finally overclocking my PC after building it mid last year - i've just never got round to doing it...

Anyway i was just wondering if anyone had a few pointers or important facts i should know when it comes to 2500k - like what is max safe temp etc.

I noticed that the cores are different temps but i've read that is normal - sometimes a core or two is a good 7-8c higher that others also i've noticed the overall temp seems to be quite high considering it is only at 3.4 at the moment and i have one of those CPU watercoolers fitted (can't remember the brand) at the moment a few of the cores are at 63c - that seems a bit weird to me - could i be looking a faulty cooler or some other issue?

Thanks

 

[sahjin]

i'd say ventilation is good yeah - i'll have a closer inspection and see - would you say the temps are high for the low clock speed? i've overclocked 3% and i'm seeing 65% when using OCCT - albeit the system wouldn't usually be under stress like this...

 

[sahjin]

i've reseated the cooler etc (always hate applying the paste don't know if you've got to little or too much etc) i'll have to have a closer look but it seems to be better now...