My new 2500K @ 5.0ghz

[weird_dave]

With regards to CPU power usage, you can measure it with HWMonitor.
I'm seeing 11.89W Package power for idle at 1.6G (7.26W for the cores) and 129.70 Package power while running IBT 2.52 (123.01W for the cores) 4.6G. Voltage range 0.99 to 1.40.
Bit disappointed with my heatsink only seeming to give me 0.5deg/watt

 

[scooby555t]

i'm at 4ghz with 1.200 volts 4ghz is enough for me i5 2500k

 

[Acolyte]

Trouble is, myself along with everyone else here can sustain a reasonable overclock, but always have the itch to want more.

I have pretty much hit a brick wall at 4.5Ghz, it will sit there stable all day with 1.35v (average chip). But to get to 4.6Ghz takes 1.4v+ , which clearly isnt worth it, but then again is it? if the temps are OK why not push it to its limits and enjoy it afterall thats what this site is about. It all goes around in one big circle!

 

[Biffa]

What is this "idle" you speak of?

 

[joeyjojo]

What is this "idle" you speak of?

Sorry Biffa, this aint DC subforum. People 'round here only use 100% load for maybe 1 hour a day, at most

 

[Vinny1511]

Morning Guys,

What temps are you guys recording, and off what cooling specs ?

I decided that 4.2ghz was enough for me considering my small watercooling loop; Ive only done about 30 mins of 'Offical' stability testing, but that was using IntelBurn in, under extreme just to check the maximum temps - Which were around 55 degrees.

Since running the burn in, ive ran the PC all day Whilst gaming etc (for around 5 hours constantly on Saturday, Yes I need to get out more ), and ive not blue screened yet. I plan on stability testing shortly, I was just more interested in actually using it than running tests - Its only been built 3 days.

I undervolted my CPU - Cant remember the exact voltages, but will report later today when I get home from work..*Yawn, early start*

-Vinny-

 

[MeatLoaf]

When there is any proof that that actually happens. At the moment not a single person has had there chip damaged, therefore i really don't care.

I saw a couple on this forum just after the chips were released.

 

[3t3P]

I'm peaking at 59-60 degrees in-game crysis/metro 2033

 

[Surveyor]

I'm peaking at 59-60 degrees in-game crysis/metro 2033

And what's your CPU temperature?

 

[3t3P]

That's the CPU
Idles 39-40 degrees and peaks 60
Prime gets it to 70

 

[Surveyor]

That's the CPU
Idles 39-40 degrees and peaks 60
Prime gets it to 70

You obviously didn't get my attempt at a little joke

FYI your signature is too large.

4 lines of text only.

 

[logi-cat]

i manage to get my intel 2500k at 5ghz with only 1.35v using an aksa venom cooler. Although i got VERY HIGH temperatures it ran stable with benchmarks.

 

[Sin_Chase]

5Ghz with only 1.35!??!!?

Euhm, are you sure because that's stupid low voltage for that clock!

 

[Davefran]

i manage to get my intel 2500k at 5ghz with only 1.35v using an aksa venom cooler. Although i got VERY HIGH temperatures it ran stable with benchmarks.

You need to post screen shots on here, or no one will believe you.

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18228947

 

[Logicalbaiter]

Stop with the spam. Post count reset.

 

[wannabedamned]

I dont know what your end game is, but stop spamming the boards, I just did a search of your posts and they're nothing but smileys(unrelated to anything posted) and small generic answers.

 

[Acolyte]

Anyone else hit a brick wall with their i5's?

Im 100% 24/7 stable at 4.5 Ghz @ 1.36v (not the best i know), but to get 4.6Ghz it needs something stupid like 1.43v, and 5Ghz is bootable but impossible to get stable at all.

Would a 530w PSU be struggling under the power demands of the ovrclocked chip?

 

[Carcer]

5ghz wanted over 1.5v and i barely feel comfortable with 1.45 tbh XD

 

[danbt]

That is looking Epic mate. And if you are having good results with the OCing, then keep it up. Its your choice to push your hardware.... your money lol

 

[starkill3r]

Tbh the 2500k is strong enough for most tasks at the moment and doesn't even need overclocking, in games there is no difference between stock and overclocked to 4.8 Ghz which I've personally tested, I've kept mine at stock.