is this overclock safe for an e8500?

overcooled-xp · 26 Sep 2009 at 00:52

Hello All,

Was board so I thought I would have a play. Got my E8500 running at 4.03ghz at 1.4v. Looked online and people seem to think 1.4v is ok for this. What are your thoughts on my overclock?

Thanks in advance,

overcooled-xp · 26 Sep 2009 at 08:34

Thanks for your replies. I did try running at 1.39v but it would not pass IBT. I have been offered a True Ultra 120 for £20. Reckon it would improve my temps much?

overcooled-xp · 26 Sep 2009 at 23:24

It comes with two fans already, cant rember which ones. May have to grab it. Tried it at 4.1ghz but would not pass IBT so staying at 4.03ghz for now.

overcooled-xp · 29 Sep 2009 at 00:21

I got my new True black 120 tonight with two xilence 120mm fans for £20. Gonna put this in tomorrow, see what temps are like and will have another play. I will have a go at turning my speedstep off and see what it will get me to. Worst case I will stick with it at 1.4v.

overcooled-xp · 29 Sep 2009 at 23:43

Got my true black 120 fitted and it has made a big difference to my temps.

overcooled-xp · 30 Sep 2009 at 15:03

setter said:
Good cooler choice, what are the load temps like now?

Ran IBT and my load temps were 71c, Max it gets to now is 62c.

Is there any better program to monitor temps? I am using coretemp but I am not sure which temp is right as there is such a difference on each core. I am aware this is a known issue on these cpu's but one now is 30c and the other is 39c.

overcooled-xp · 30 Sep 2009 at 22:20

The heatsink looked ok, It did it when I was using the OCZ cooler. The True looked like it was sitting ok. Will have a look tomorrow. I will definetley have a play about with the speedstep and see if I can get my volts down.