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Is it secure to increase your CPU's speed beyond its maximum temperature?

Is it secure to increase your CPU's speed beyond its maximum temperature?

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Cramie
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07-18-2018, 03:36 AM
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Hello, I just received this new R5 2600 with a cooler. Can I overclock it to 3.9GHz and what steps should I follow? Thanks.
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Cramie
07-18-2018, 03:36 AM #1

Hello, I just received this new R5 2600 with a cooler. Can I overclock it to 3.9GHz and what steps should I follow? Thanks.

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07-19-2018, 02:21 AM
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You can attempt to increase performance manually by adjusting multipliers and voltage settings. Monitor temperature closely and allow it to dictate the extent of changes. The fan may need to reach high speeds—up to around 5000 RPM on Spires—to maintain adequate cooling during intense usage.

For a simpler approach, enable PBO, turn off limits, and let the system self-optimize. While this method is less powerful than using an 'X' CPU, it enables the processor to handle itself, potentially achieving boosted clock speeds of up to 4.0 or 4.1Ghz.
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brayofden
07-19-2018, 02:21 AM #2

You can attempt to increase performance manually by adjusting multipliers and voltage settings. Monitor temperature closely and allow it to dictate the extent of changes. The fan may need to reach high speeds—up to around 5000 RPM on Spires—to maintain adequate cooling during intense usage.

For a simpler approach, enable PBO, turn off limits, and let the system self-optimize. While this method is less powerful than using an 'X' CPU, it enables the processor to handle itself, potentially achieving boosted clock speeds of up to 4.0 or 4.1Ghz.

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08-08-2018, 06:14 PM
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You can attempt to increase performance manually by adjusting multipliers and voltage settings. Monitor temperature closely and allow it to dictate the extent of changes. The fan may need to reach high speeds—up to around 5000 RPM on Spires—to maintain adequate cooling during intense usage.

For a simpler approach, enable PBO, turn off limits, and let the system self-optimize. While this method is less powerful than using an 'X' CPU, it enables the processor to handle itself, potentially achieving boosted clock speeds of up to 4.0 or 4.1Ghz.
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EnderMaster008
08-08-2018, 06:14 PM #3

You can attempt to increase performance manually by adjusting multipliers and voltage settings. Monitor temperature closely and allow it to dictate the extent of changes. The fan may need to reach high speeds—up to around 5000 RPM on Spires—to maintain adequate cooling during intense usage.

For a simpler approach, enable PBO, turn off limits, and let the system self-optimize. While this method is less powerful than using an 'X' CPU, it enables the processor to handle itself, potentially achieving boosted clock speeds of up to 4.0 or 4.1Ghz.

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