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First overclock help

Kerplunk

Kerplunk

Kerplunk

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I have a i5 2500k and I am eager to carry out my first overclock, i'm sure this has been asked before so can someone point me in the right direction of the best guide to follow?

Or if someone wants to help me, let me know :)

Thanks
 
Kerplunk said:
Okm thanks - I shall look at this

If we are talking worst case scenario, what is the worst thing I could do?
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Give it too many volts, 1.38 is the max according to the OC web page (you can go higher but it's up to you)

"***OVERCLOCKING GUIDELINES***

- Do not exceed 1.35-1.38v core voltage, doing so could limit lifespan of the CPU
- Do not overclock with BCLK, again doing so could limit lifespan of the CPU
- Recommended memory voltage is 1.50v, so make sure to run your memory at 1.50v, higher could limit lifespan of the CPU
- These recommendations come from OcUK and Intel, your warranty is un-affected but we highly recommend you adhere to the above to make sure your CPU lifespan is un-affected
- All Sandybridge CPU's worldwide should be run at the above or lower voltages, no higher!"
 
Ok thanks, on my PC ive got this program:

HcxRc.png


Can I Overclock from this or do I have to go into the BIOS?
 
Yup thats the one

1.65volts is the dram... cpu voltage is at about 1.24...

I have only changed the CPU ratio, nothing else has been touched, do I need to alter some voltages ?

Max temp on last run was 80 degrees !
 
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