Intel 3570k stock temperatures and cooling options
Intel 3570k stock temperatures and cooling options
Hi everyone,
I’m looking into overclocking my first CPU and thinking about aftermarket coolers. I’ve heard around 4.4 Ghz from Hyper 212 and about 4.7Ghz from Corsair H55. Are those estimates accurate? I’m not sure if the extra cost is worth such a small performance boost.
I’ve tested Prime95 on my stock CPU, which runs between 40-45°C idle and hits around 90°C under load after a minute. I was worried about overheating, so I stopped the test after 20 seconds. I think 80°C would be more typical, possibly due to dust buildup over time.
For cheaper options like the Cooler Master TX3, what frequencies can I expect?
Thanks for your help.
The hyper212 and h55 essentially represent the same device. At p95, a small FFT will show around 70 MHz at 4.3GHz from either model. Both feature 150 watts of cooling capacity, whether air or liquid, delivering comparable overall performance. To reach higher frequencies, you'll need to increase the cooler's power output—such as upgrading to a cryorig H5, Noctua NH-D14, or h80i/h100i 240mm models. This could push you toward approximately 4.7GHz. For maximum performance, consider larger coolers like the Cryorig R1, Noctua NH-D15S, or a 280mm air cooler, which might allow you to hit 4.9–5.0GHz. However, this depends on the CPU being able to sustain those speeds, which my 3570k struggles with beyond 4.3GHz regardless of settings. CPU performance was inconsistent in Ivy-Bridge.
The hyper212 and h55 essentially represent the same device. At p95, a small FFT will show around 70 MHz at 4.3GHz from either model. Both feature 150w coolers, whether air or liquid, delivering comparable overall performance. To reach higher frequencies, you'll need to increase the cooler's wattage—such as with a cryorig H5, Noctua NH-D14, or h80i/h100i 240mm—bringing you up to around 4.7GHz. For maximum performance, opt for the largest coolers like the Cryorig R1, Noctua NH-D15S, or a 280mm air cooler, which could push you toward 4.9-5.0GHz. However, this depends on the CPU being able to sustain those speeds, which my 3570k struggles with beyond 4.3GHz regardless of settings. CPU performance was inconsistent in Ivy-Bridge.