Overclocking Limit?

[MatthewC1991]

Currently have an i5 2500k and had it at 4.5ghz i used an arctic cooler which cost 12 pounds. i have now bought the noctua DH-14, will i get it too 5ghz? my computer runs pretty cool, no idea on temps as im at work

 

[OptimaLnrg]

Depends on whether the chip can do 5ghz on safe volts.

My 2700k will not do 5ghz @1.4 volts so I have left it at 4.8 @ 1.38v