Adjust your OC for the i5 2500k at 4.4ghz with ga-z68xp-ud3.
Adjust your OC for the i5 2500k at 4.4ghz with ga-z68xp-ud3.
Hi, I'm facing some issues when tweaking my OC. I'm aiming for around 4.4Ghz, but I've only used really high voltages before. My temperatures stay steady near 80 degrees Celsius, even though it's summer in Brazil. Here are my settings:
i5 2500k (never overclocked since buying in late 2012.)
Ga-268xp-ud3 U1j UEFI Bios
16gb ram - Corsair value 1333
Old warrior CM N620 CPU cooler
You can check my BIOS setup here:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/zjp05t0vsptx3g...6.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/a98vwcvkqeywae...0.jpg?dl=0
I also have a screenshot of my voltages while testing on prime95:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/qphnx7tmnfl5i6...r.png?dl=0
From what I see, the processor isn't using the current vcore that I fixed in the BIOS, but it's fine as long as my OC stays stable. However, when the CPU isn't under full load, the vcores spike to around 1.360 or 1.380. Why does it drop to a lower vcore during full load? I've tried turning off all advanced core features, but the problem persists. Any suggestions?
Thanks everyone, and sorry for the confusing English—it's not my first language.
Shift the OC to 4.2, and you'll likely achieve stabilization at a lower temperature.