4.4GHz max OC for my i5 2500k
4.4GHz max OC for my i5 2500k
Hello everyone,
I decided to overclock my i5 2500k and wanted some feedback. Any tips would be great.
Right now it runs smoothly at 4.4GHz with 1.325v, and the BIOS max voltage I can use is 1.350. I tried 4.5GHz but it’s unstable—boots but doesn’t last long.
I’m eager to go higher but it seems tough. Maybe it’s just a matter of luck with the chip.
Temperatures are normal, around 35-45°C when idle and up to 65-70°C during games like PUBG.
You can check the specs here: gyazo.com/9136f3d9683d2c854380eb33074a690c
Pc details: i5 2500k / GTX 1050 Ti / MSI-P67A-C43 / 8GB DDR3 RAM
So running water means case airflow isn't as crucial. To push that 2500k's performance further, you'd need premium air or switch to a top-tier closed loop such as the H110 series, which usually stays about 5C cooler than the H60.
The OCing performs well with a stable temperature. Consider trying 4.45GHz at 1.35v for better results.
Yes, that works perfectly. You don't mention what you have or your situation. I've managed to get up to 4.8GHz at 1.39v, using high-end air (Noctua NH-D14) and a custom-made high-performance case (Antec Nine Hundred).
I even achieved stable performance at 5.0Ghz in winter with indoor heating off and running at 1.47v, though this was just for testing. The 2500k overclock is no longer used—it's now just a 60Hz 1080p backup gaming rig, which has been that way for several years.
One thing to note about Sandy Bridge (and Ivy) is that they can handle more stress than the newer i-Core series.