i5 3570k and p8 z77-v lk
i5 3570k and p8 z77-v lk
I adjusted my i5 from the default 3.4ghz to 4.1ghz while keeping the original voltage settings. During a 20-minute Prime95 stress test, the CPU reached a maximum voltage of 1.161v and a peak temperature of around 75°C. Are you satisfied with these results?
Manual adjustments will keep your set voltage running constantly. I’m using Offset which lets voltage change with load. It’s trickier at high overclocks but manageable for 4.1. Begin with a tiny step of +0.01 until stable. The exact voltage needed is hard to pinpoint because each chip overclocks differently, but you should likely be stable around 1.2 or 1.21 volts for a mild boost. This will be a trial-and-error process. Just 20 minutes won’t be enough. It’s better to run it overnight.
Absolutely fine. I’m confident it can handle higher performance, as long as you’re using stock voltage; however, I wouldn’t suggest it because maintaining low temperatures is important. 75°C is acceptable, but avoid going beyond the upper 70s. A more efficient CPU cooling method would provide greater flexibility for increasing overclocking.
Thank you for your response! I'm just starting out with OCing and chose a lower setting to avoid getting confused by voltage issues.
Manual adjustments can keep your set voltage constantly running. I’m using Offset which lets the voltage change depending on the load. Offset is trickier with high overclocks but manageable for 4.1. Begin with a tiny step of +0.01 until you reach stability. The exact voltage needed isn’t clear because each chip reacts differently, but a stable run at 4.1 should work with 1.2 or 1.21 volts, which is a gentle overclock. This will be a trial and error process. Just 20 minutes won’t be enough. It’s best to run it overnight for the results.