I can assist with overclocking. What system or component are you trying to optimize?

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I can assist with overclocking. What system or component are you trying to optimize?

I can assist with overclocking. What system or component are you trying to optimize?

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JELLY33
Member

180

08-14-2016, 12:55 AM

#1

I completed the setup and installed a new CPU cooler to swap out the original one. Now I’m considering overclocking, but I’m really unsure what’s safe. I’ve noticed my temperatures stay between 30 and 35°C when idle, and reach up to 79°C during maximum load while running Cinebench R15. My current specs are listed here.

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JELLY33

08-14-2016, 12:55 AM #1

I completed the setup and installed a new CPU cooler to swap out the original one. Now I’m considering overclocking, but I’m really unsure what’s safe. I’ve noticed my temperatures stay between 30 and 35°C when idle, and reach up to 79°C during maximum load while running Cinebench R15. My current specs are listed here.

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jacobrod07
Member

101

08-16-2016, 05:26 PM

#2

I aim to keep costs below $75 with maximum load. Under these conditions I’d avoid overclocking. With a better cooler you might be able to overclock based on your VRM temps and the amount of voltage you supply to the CPU, along with CPU and temperature.

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jacobrod07

08-16-2016, 05:26 PM #2

I aim to keep costs below $75 with maximum load. Under these conditions I’d avoid overclocking. With a better cooler you might be able to overclock based on your VRM temps and the amount of voltage you supply to the CPU, along with CPU and temperature.

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Jaffas_
Member

79

08-16-2016, 05:55 PM

#3

The recorded highs look elevated for this stock. Is the cooler positioned properly? The idle setting is acceptable.

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Jaffas_

08-16-2016, 05:55 PM #3

The recorded highs look elevated for this stock. Is the cooler positioned properly? The idle setting is acceptable.

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colinam
Junior Member

12

08-16-2016, 07:41 PM

#4

others shared their experiences on the forum, confirming those temperatures work well during cinebench runs. The cooler seems to be installed properly.

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colinam

08-16-2016, 07:41 PM #4

others shared their experiences on the forum, confirming those temperatures work well during cinebench runs. The cooler seems to be installed properly.

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Dododaan12345
Junior Member

40

08-18-2016, 02:07 AM

#5

Consider using CTR to begin. https://www.igorslab.de/en/clock-tuner-f...much-more/

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Dododaan12345

08-18-2016, 02:07 AM #5

Consider using CTR to begin. https://www.igorslab.de/en/clock-tuner-f...much-more/

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Spaceface16518
Senior Member

564

08-18-2016, 07:01 AM

#6

At above 75 its fine but thats getting near cpu degradation territory I wouldn't overclock.

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Spaceface16518

08-18-2016, 07:01 AM #6

At above 75 its fine but thats getting near cpu degradation territory I wouldn't overclock.

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ko16654
Member

121

08-19-2016, 05:50 PM

#7

Voltage plays a significant role in causing degradation, more so than temperature.

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ko16654

08-19-2016, 05:50 PM #7

Voltage plays a significant role in causing degradation, more so than temperature.

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Fluppi00
Member

64

08-21-2016, 05:39 PM

#8

Yes, the same principles apply to GPUs as they do to CPUs. Overclocking can improve performance but may also increase power consumption and heat output.

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Fluppi00

08-21-2016, 05:39 PM #8

Yes, the same principles apply to GPUs as they do to CPUs. Overclocking can improve performance but may also increase power consumption and heat output.

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TroubleAffeHD
Member

127

08-29-2016, 01:32 PM

#9

Degradation due to heat isn't an issue in GPUs. Excessive heat on GPUs or any soldered CPU can lead to solder joint failure or other connection problems. Running at near maximum temperatures, especially with high voltages, increases the chance of damaging components. As long as you stay below the temperature limit, using stock voltage won't harm your CPUs.

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TroubleAffeHD

08-29-2016, 01:32 PM #9

Degradation due to heat isn't an issue in GPUs. Excessive heat on GPUs or any soldered CPU can lead to solder joint failure or other connection problems. Running at near maximum temperatures, especially with high voltages, increases the chance of damaging components. As long as you stay below the temperature limit, using stock voltage won't harm your CPUs.