i5-3570k with overclock settings at 4.2Ghz and 1.15V
i5-3570k with overclock settings at 4.2Ghz and 1.15V
Hey there, this is my initial attempt at overclocking my CPU. The main reason I'm doing it is because the 1070 I just purchased isn't quite up to the task.
Here are my details:
Case: NZXT H440
CPU: i5-3570k
CPU cooler: 212 Evo
PSU: Antec 750W
I first pushed it to 3.8Ghz at around 1.1V, then ran a stress test with Prime95 for about 15 minutes. The temperatures after stopping the test were as shown in the link: http://i.imgur.com/FCbDH1g.png.
Maximum temps reached between 72-81°C.
Next, I tried a higher overclock of 4.2Ghz at 1.15V.
Idle temps stayed in the range of 40-49°C.
After another Prime95 session for 10 minutes, the temps were: http://i.imgur.com/bD5EEg3.png.
The readings peaked around 80-89°C, which is quite high.
These values seem a bit elevated—do you think they’re normal? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Make sure the voltage is reduced to 1.3 and attempt it once more.
The temperatures are suitable for prime95, but you shouldn't notice them during regular use. Monitor the temperatures while gaming, and it should be okay as long as they remain below 80°C.
Alright great. And I've been playing Overwatch for roughly 45 minutes now and the max temps were between 69-78. So I guess that's good
I also have another question, my CPU usage for Overwatch is always around 80% while my friend has a 4670k and is at 60%. That seems like a pretty big difference for similar CPUs.
Thanks again
I just realized my 212 Evo fan was facing the wrong direction... It wasn't on the RAM side. The temperatures during Overwatch ranged from 64 to 72 degrees. Is 80% CPU usage typical for most games, or is it a bit high?
The fan setup doesn't pose a significant problem.
The temperatures during gaming sessions are excellent.
CPU utilization varies depending on the game.
Fan positioning isn't crucial as long as it directs airflow correctly. The fan's side should face the rear of the case.
The highest temperatures are quite high, even at Ivy Bridge. Most overclockers, including myself, recommend keeping the max temp under 80°C. Are you in a warm area? Do you have enough thermal paste? Did you take off the plastic strip from the underside of the 212?
I thought it was normal for some games to require more CPU power than others, but it seems like almost every game is consistently around 80% or more.
Bicycle, my fan was directing air into the middle of the case, away from the back.
I had two RAM sticks that were a bit too high, so the fan didn't fit well. When I built my PC a few years ago, I just moved the fan to the other side of the heatsink.
After changing the fan orientation, my temperatures were well under 70 Bicycle. Even though my room is very hot, I removed the plastic strip and think I have enough paste now.
Thanks to everyone for your assistance.