Should I overclock?

killonfire

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I've got my new pc setup, cpu: i5 2500k , cpu cooler: Hyper 212 plus

My temps on stock speed on idle are around 27 degrees and on 100% load on around 50 degrees.

So what you guys think? If you do think I should overclock it, then what to ? :)
 
setter said:
Quite the question to ask on this forum lol.:D Yep, get it clocked up.:)
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LOL :D


Definitely overclock it. :) Aim between 4.4GHz to 4.8GHz. The Hyper 212 plus is a very good cooler so you should be fine.

These are from OcUK

***OVERCLOCKING GUIDELINES***

- Do not exceed 1.425v core voltage, doing so could limit lifespan of the CPU
- Aim to keep temperatures below 70c underload if at all possible
- Do not overclock with BCLK, again doing so could limit lifespan of the CPU
- Recommended memory voltage is 1.50v, so make sure to run your memory at 1.50v, higher than 1.60v could limit lifespan of the CPU
- These recommendations come from OcUK and Intel, your warranty is un-affected but we highly recommend you adhere to the above to make sure your CPU lifespan is un-affected
- All Sandybridge CPU's worldwide should be run at the above or lower voltages, no higher!

Also there are lots of other threads here on overclocking the i5 2500k. Have some fun & enjoy.
 
Mike306 said:
LOL :D


Definitely overclock it. :) Aim between 4.4GHz to 4.8GHz. The Hyper 212 plus is a very good cooler so you should be fine.

These are from OcUK

***OVERCLOCKING GUIDELINES***

- Do not exceed 1.425v core voltage, doing so could limit lifespan of the CPU
- Aim to keep temperatures below 70c underload if at all possible
- Do not overclock with BCLK, again doing so could limit lifespan of the CPU
- Recommended memory voltage is 1.50v, so make sure to run your memory at 1.50v, higher than 1.60v could limit lifespan of the CPU
- These recommendations come from OcUK and Intel, your warranty is un-affected but we highly recommend you adhere to the above to make sure your CPU lifespan is un-affected
- All Sandybridge CPU's worldwide should be run at the above or lower voltages, no higher!

Also there are lots of other threads here on overclocking the i5 2500k. Have some fun & enjoy.
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Those guidelines change pretty much monthly I've noticed, the max vcore started life at 1.38v, then 1.4v and now 1.425v. Also below 70c is a bit steep IMO, below 80c is where you want to be. Also you should have no issues running 1.65v memory, many do and hit no problems. They never seem to say the true lifespan of a chip, if reducing it from 20 years to 10 years from doing the above then go for it, if you're still on a 2500K in 10 years time then you're going wrong somewhere :p

I'd also say 4.8ghz is a little ambitious on a 212+, a good cooler yes, but 4.8 can be be VERY voltage dependant. Most will need in excess of 1.38-.4v to hit this stable. Never know you might get lucky.

The vast majority are over the moon with 4.5-4.6ghz, aim for that see how low you can get a stable voltage and if you have the head room take it higher.
 
I did indeed, which is why I often mention it, some see my sig and think that is the norm for 4.8ghz on sandy when its far from it.
 
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