Its is complete!

newbieclocker · 12 Jan 2013 at 16:34

Hello guys,

I have finally built my mini-ITX build that you guys have so kindly helped me on. One problem I did encounter was that I snapped a pin of the USB 3.0 front header. I still have loads of usb 3.0 at the back though and I do not own any USB 3.0 devices so it doesn't really effect me really. For those who wanted a look soon a video will be posted to youtube on the channel name- LordCrispyDuck.

Next step overclocking; I have got it to 4.5GHz and have been testing it for ten minutes now with temps of 65-70 degrees. Is this too high and what can I do to fix it.

I followed this guide for the overclock exactly: http://www.overclock.net/t/1291703/ivy-bridge-overclocking-guide-asus-motherboards

Thanks.

snips86x · 12 Jan 2013 at 16:37

What cooler are you running?

Akagi · 12 Jan 2013 at 16:59

Those temps are fine. I would only start to worry at 75 - 80.

I get about 67 on prime95 with my 4.6GHz overclock.

newbieclocker · 12 Jan 2013 at 17:11

70 degrees running for an hour. How long should I go for?

I have a noctua dh-14. It was a very tight squeeze to fit in my prodigy. Speaking of that my optical drive cannot fit properly without me moving it forward so it is not flush. Is there any shorter optical drives smaller than this: Samsung SH-224BB/BEBE 24x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM

newbieclocker · 12 Jan 2013 at 17:18

Now 80 for an hour.

KingBrian · 12 Jan 2013 at 22:20

I think 80 is fine while running benchmarks, you'll never hit those temps ingame.

newbieclocker · 13 Jan 2013 at 08:51

What's better 4.6 at 80 or 4.5 at 67 degrees?

Doomedspeed · 13 Jan 2013 at 09:15

4.5Ghz. Safer in the long run and it seems 4.5 is your sweet spot.

You won't see any difference with that extra 100mhz.

newbieclocker · 13 Jan 2013 at 10:16

Ok then, I will try to lower my voltage on my 4.5 GHz. But I will tell you how 4.6 at best goes.

newbieclocker · 13 Jan 2013 at 10:33

My mistake before I was at 1.29v.