First OC: Success!

TheDesX77 · 27 May 2013 at 19:23

After a BIOS flash and several BSODs, I finally hit 4.5GHz stable.

Very pleased considering it's my first OC and I'm on air cooling (and not a high-end unit either!)

TBH I could probably push it harder but I'm happy for now

http://valid.canardpc.com/2815137

fishingcat · 27 May 2013 at 22:06

How much juice are you giving it?

4.5GHz is respectable enough, but you might be able to go higher.

TheDesX77 · 28 May 2013 at 07:31

1.26V, load temps are around 80*C.

TheDesX77 · 28 May 2013 at 07:34

Just to check- is 1.26V ok for a 24/7 OC? I want the CPU to last a good while (say 5 years).

OliverDavis · 28 May 2013 at 08:41

Im not completely key'd up with Intel overclocking, but I think thats a low voltage, so it should be good. Try to get better cooling and you will be able to go higher!

illuz · 28 May 2013 at 11:18

Yup it's good!

BluD · 28 May 2013 at 16:20

yeah volts and temp are good, should last fine.