i5 2500k overclocking problem—can't get past 4.4 GHz in BIOS
i5 2500k overclocking problem—can't get past 4.4 GHz in BIOS
Hello, this is my initial post, so please forgive any gaps in the details about my issue. I'm new to overclocking and currently have an Intel i5 2500k (3.3 GHz) that's been optimized to 4.3 GHz in BIOS, running at 1.35 V (Vcore). The idle temperatures are around 30-34°C, while under load they reach 45-50°C using Prime95. The overclock is stable so far, but if I try to push it higher, like to 4.5 GHz, the CPU won't even boot into BIOS and I'm compelled to remove the battery from the motherboard to reset the BIOS settings. Many people say this chip should be overclocked further, with some reporting OCs near 5 GHz, and it appears neither the voltage nor the temperature is the problem. I also attempted 4.5 GHz at 1.375 V and faced the same issue. Could it be that I simply have a lucky chip, or am I missing something else entirely?
CPU: Intel core i5 2500k @ 3.3 GHz
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 650 G2
Cooling: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO (2 fans in push/pull)
MOBO: ASRock Z68 Pro3
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 @ 4GB
It's possible to raise the Vcore slightly, aiming for around 1.45 or 1.5, which could boost clock speeds as the cooling performance appears adequate.
It's possible to raise the Vcore slightly, aiming for around 1.45 or 1.5, which could boost clock speeds while maintaining good cooling performance.