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anto6663725
Junior Member

11-26-2025, 04:26 AM

Hey everyone, I own an Intel i7 3770 with a base clock of 3.4 GHz and boost up to 3.8 GHz. I’m wondering if it’s worth overclocking. My current cooler is Intel, but I’m not sure if it can handle the extra heat. The model you mentioned is Intel E97379-001 CNDPD252K10 DTC-DAB09—any advice from folks with experience would be super helpful!

anto6663725

11-26-2025, 04:26 AM #1

XxKripxDeMoNxX
Senior Member

536

11-26-2025, 07:32 AM

You're not planning to use the stock cooler, are you?

XxKripxDeMoNxX

11-26-2025, 07:32 AM #2

You're not planning to use the stock cooler, are you?

SpeedStudios
Member

11-28-2025, 11:28 PM

You're welcome to give it a shot.

SpeedStudios

11-28-2025, 11:28 PM #3

You're welcome to give it a shot.

Transilvanya
Junior Member

11-29-2025, 01:12 AM

ASUS 2011 SHIT

Transilvanya

11-29-2025, 01:12 AM #4

ASUS 2011 SHIT

Phils_world
Junior Member

11-29-2025, 09:14 AM

Stock coolers aren't meant for overclocking, though they might work at regular speeds—just noisy. Higher frequencies generate excessive heat. Also, 3770 isn't unlocked, so the only choice is BCLK OC. You're aware of that?

Phils_world

11-29-2025, 09:14 AM #5

united32
Senior Member

433

12-04-2025, 08:58 AM

Upgrading the 3770K on an HP motherboard... The moment has arrived! (I didn’t vote yes, and it won’t work via software unless you use tools that understand the board’s PLL.)

united32

12-04-2025, 08:58 AM #6

Upgrading the 3770K on an HP motherboard... The moment has arrived! (I didn’t vote yes, and it won’t work via software unless you use tools that understand the board’s PLL.)

cor_bear
Member

246

12-15-2025, 12:11 AM

I’m not certain if he has the K version of that chip, and I haven’t mentioned it even once.

cor_bear

12-15-2025, 12:11 AM #7

I’m not certain if he has the K version of that chip, and I haven’t mentioned it even once.

mishy07
Senior Member

371

12-16-2025, 08:24 AM

It doesn't matter. I'm pretty sure SetFSB wouldn't have his PLL in the clock generator list. He'd need to check the motherboard to locate it... Honestly, I don't think it's worth trying anymore. We were retired five years ago.

mishy07

12-16-2025, 08:24 AM #8

samigurl0903
Senior Member

603

12-20-2025, 07:40 AM

I increased the speed by editing the BIOS once and it functioned properly.

samigurl0903

12-20-2025, 07:40 AM #9

I increased the speed by editing the BIOS once and it functioned properly.

PepuGamerMC
Junior Member

12-20-2025, 04:02 PM

#10

I'm not relying on a K series chip, though I should mention I don't play games or use it very often.

PepuGamerMC

12-20-2025, 04:02 PM #10

I'm not relying on a K series chip, though I should mention I don't play games or use it very often.

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