overclocking & stability?

e36Adz

e36Adz

e36Adz

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I recently bought a new setup (in sig).

The cpu has been running at 4.0Ghz @ 1.3v for the past 2 days. I have been browsing the net, installing apps, gaming etc. The usual things I would do day to day on the system and I have had no issues or problems.

I thought I would try Prime95, and 1 core failed after 2 mins the others ran fine until I stopped after about 6 mins. The temps (in CoreTemp) shot up hitting as high as 80C! On idle it sits around the 40C mark.

So, would you regard the system as unstable?

I am quite happy to leave it as it is, unless it ever crashed on me, that would be my indication that something isn't quite right. Is it 'safe' to leave it at the current settings?

Thanks.
 
Hmmm, so what would you advise bearing in mind windows and everything runs fine? Should I lower or increase the volts slightly? Should I try lowering the cpu speed abit?

I want 4.0Ghz prime stable! :D
 
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Ok same system but just installed new hard drives which have given a nice boost. Also, added a second fan to the corsair h50. Now I definately want to get the most out of this system so 4.0Ghz is a must! :p (prime stable)

Currently sitting @ 200x20 = 4.0Ghz at ~1.35v

Idle temps ~ 35C (coretemp)
Load temps upto 80C (coretemp)

It runs prime95 fine for 10 minutes but as mentioned temps get as high as 80C.

Is this temp dangerously high? What temps can these cpus take at full load? What is the highest 'safe' voltage I should be thinking about for 24/7 use?

I might try for 4.1ghz or even 4.2ghz, but I need an idea first of what temps and voltages are considered 'safe'.
 
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