How much can I increase it to maintain approximately 65 degrees Celsius or 149 degrees Fahrenheit?
How much can I increase it to maintain approximately 65 degrees Celsius or 149 degrees Fahrenheit?
My build details are available. I aim to keep the CPU temperature near 65°C or 149°F, just in case. How much performance can I expect from this cooler with the i5-3550k?
Also each chip varies. You might "win the silicon lottery" or not. This could mean receiving a chip that performs better with less voltage change than most. I was fortunate to receive a solid chip. My 4690K can reach 4.35GHz, which is about an 11% overclock, without needing to adjust the Vcore. Others, however, say they need a higher voltage increase to even reach 4.30GHz for that particular chip. Regardless, be sure to give yourself ample time for thermal paste to settle before attempting any overclocking. And when you do, gradually increase the overclock while keeping the voltage constant to discover your chip's limits before it crashes during stress tests. This will establish a baseline for comparison with other chips and help determine your performance.
The only sure way is to test it. There are too many factors such as room temperature, air movement, voltage, etc.
Also each chip varies. You might "win the silicon lottery" or not. This could mean you receive a chip that performs better with less voltage change than most. I was fortunate to obtain a solid chip. My 4690K can reach 4.35GHz, which is about an 11% boost without needing to adjust the Vcore. Others, however, say they need a higher voltage increase just to hit 4.30GHz for that particular chip.
Regardless, be sure to give yourself ample burn-in time for the thermal paste to solidify before attempting any overclocking. When you do, gradually increase the overclock while keeping the voltage constant to discover your chip's limits before it crashes during stress tests. This will establish a baseline for comparison with other chips and predict your overclocking potential.
Additionally, I tested various FSB speeds and CPU multipliers to find the optimal mix (for example, 102x42 gives around 4.3GHz, similar to 100x43). Lastly, if you can afford it, investing in a higher-quality air cooler would be wise, especially if you plan to push your chip above 10% overclocking. The Cryorig H7 matches the EVO 212's price and outperforms it by several degrees, making it the top choice among $30(US) air coolers.