Core i5-2500k paired with ECS p67H2-A3 (rev 1.0) in overclocked configuration.
Core i5-2500k paired with ECS p67H2-A3 (rev 1.0) in overclocked configuration.
2500k is starting to feel a bit stretched! [but I still manage 2600k, so it should work just fine—just not the latest specs!]
Your CPU voltage [vcore] is quite high for your current tasks [1.356V]. Still, it should be okay to run all day as long as you have adequate cooling. If you have sufficient cooling, you might even be able to run it at 1.2V at 4.0Ghz, which could also aid in cooling.
I checked your manual and found the Vcore adjustment section in M.I.B III. It seems you have several tweaks that should be more than enough for overclocking!
http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Product...24&LanID=0
You also have fast RAM for...
2500k is starting to feel a bit stretched! [but I still have 2600k, so it should be fine, just not the latest specs!]
Your CPU voltage [vcore] seems high for your current tasks [1.356V]. Still, it should be okay to run all day as long as you have good cooling. If you manage that, you might even be able to run it at 1.2V at 4.0Ghz, which could also help with cooling!
I checked your manual and found the Vcore adjustment section in M.I.B III. It looks like you have several tweaks that should be more than enough for overclocking!
http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Product...24&LanID=0
Also, your RAM is fast for the time – the PSU you have is 12V at 18.351V, which is quite high. Is that an error?
For Vcore, I always follow the 10% rule! If you stay within 10% of your default value, you should avoid issues even with continuous use!
The maximum recommended is around 1.5V, but it’s safer to keep it under 1.4V for long-term stability!
Good luck!
Guru7of9:
The 2500k is starting to feel a bit outdated, though I still manage 2600k—it won’t be cutting-edge, just not too far behind!
Your CPU voltage [vcore] is quite high for your workload [1.356V]. Still, it should be okay to run all day as long as the cooling is sufficient. If you have adequate cooling, you might even manage 1.2V at 4.0Ghz, which could also help with cooling.
I checked your manual and found the Vcore adjustment section in M.I.B III. It seems you have several tweaks that should be more than enough for overclocking!
http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Product...24&LanID=0
Also, your PSU is 12V, which is 18.351V—extremely high or possibly an error?
For Vcore, I always follow the 10% rule! If you stay under 10% of your default value, you should avoid issues during continuous use.
The maximum recommended is 1.5V, but generally it’s better to keep it below 1.4V for long-term stability!
Good luck!
Thanks for your help.
I’m a bit unsure about the 18+ reading on the 12V-rail… The system would likely have shut down due to PSU over-voltage protection, or something could be damaged (probably a diagnostic fault). I haven’t seen any app crashes, reboots, or BSODs yet.
Regarding Vcore, it only appears under Advanced - PC Health Status and doesn’t let you set specific values. M.I.B. 3 under CPU settings also lacks direct control—just the voltage offset option, which feels like a limitation.
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Any software tools I can recommend? It’s not usually advised to tweak this in Windows, based on what I’ve read.
I just installed Intel Extreme Tuning Utility, but it only lets you increase turbo voltage, not adjust the base Vcore. That seems to be the only option available.