Are your temperatures within acceptable ranges after beginning the overclocking process?
Are your temperatures within acceptable ranges after beginning the overclocking process?
Please return to the stock. I don’t want to ruin my PC. Thanks for all the assistance, everyone!
Robert could have different opinions about this situation since the sensor might not work properly, making it hard to know the actual temperature while under stress, which could harm the CPU.
... You may or may not, but I maintain my current setup under heavy stress.
The I3-4170 model is rated for 70*C, but I keep it above 80*C and it still functions well (I prefer quieter operation). The motherboard stays below 50*C, and I've run this system for two years without any problems.
I own three more rigs. All of them are 775. I used the G31M-S2L at 4.5GHz with 1.525V under 70*C+ conditions and an 80*C+ chipset. This kept me running a dedicated server for files, HTCP, and other tasks for about five months.
Power delivery is usually unknown to most, as it can reach around 100*C depending on the motherboard model and its quality. Generally, higher power delivery means better results, and without dedicated cooling or heatsinks, the risk of damaging the motherboard increases.
The safe operating temperature for the motherboard is around 95*C (since VRM performance can drop to 85*C or even 105*C on cheaper boards). If the CPU exceeds this threshold, the system shuts down to protect itself. The same applies to the GPU.
There are reports of R7 250 80+ lasting over five years with 1.3V power (see the superposition benchmark thread).
My 775 rig developed burn marks on the rear IO shield and around the power delivery area. My motherboard reported 50*C, but in reality it was much higher.
You didn’t overclock, and you didn’t notice any issues. Studying this information could be useful.
You can debate with me all day, but I’ll keep proving you wrong.
"Seems we can't rely on your sensor readings of 50C under full load. So we really don't know the true temperature during heavy use. That means even if it says 50C, it could actually be 70-75C."
As I mentioned, sensors can be inaccurate.
It depends on the cooler you use—some are copper-based and offer better cooling, while others are aluminum.
The display temperature might be correct because EIST and similar systems can lower both voltage and clock speed to save power.
Overclocking the CPU depends on two factors: temperature and voltage. Higher voltage leads to higher temperatures.
But if you manage to cool it sufficiently with incorrect voltage settings, it could damage the controller on the CPU itself over time, causing it to increase its own voltage until it can no longer rise.
"Your sensor might be faulty, which means the actual temperature under load is uncertain and could harm the CPU."
Did I say that? Could your cooler be faulty? Please check the temperatures in the BIOS—if HWINFO shows the same values, it might help."
As I suggested earlier, reading data can assist you.
You can argue with me endlessly, but I’ll keep showing you over and over again that you’re mistaken.
"Looks like we can't trust your sensor readings at 50C under full load. So we truly don’t know the real temperature during heavy use. This implies that even if it reports 50C, it might actually be 70-75C."
As I said, sensor inaccuracies are possible.
It all hinges on the type of cooler you use—some copper-based models offer superior cooling, while others are aluminum.
The temperature display could be accurate because EIST and similar systems can reduce both voltage and clock speed to preserve power.
Oh I didn't noticed you have a r7 250.Actually I have a r7 240,a great little beast,modded the bios and now it runs on a whopping 1300mhz.Had to change the stock heat sink as it reached above 95C .I know 95c is very hot .So I now need your help,can you tell me is there anyway to push the card even harder?vcore voltages are already 1275mv. About 125mv higher than stock.