Is this a safe?
Is this a safe?
I acquired a new Rajintek Themis cooler and plan to upgrade my Athlon 860K to around 4.2ghZ. My motherboard is a Gigabyte F2A58M-HD2, which doesn't have DRM or VRM coolers. Would it be safe to overclock if the VRM is cooled by PC chassis fans?
KearneyMC shared their experience, suggesting a gradual increase in voltage and CPU speed while monitoring temperatures and stability. They believe achieving 4.2GHz stable is unlikely but 4.0GHz is achievable, recommending a thermal paste change for better performance. They also mentioned several motherboard options including ASUS H87-PRO, Gigabyte GA-970-UD3, and Asrock FM2A88M Extreme4+, along with their own overclocked Intel i5-4690k running at 4.5Ghz.
It's challenging to determine accurately. Start by gradually raising the voltage and CPU speed, while monitoring temperatures and stability. I’m not sure you’ll reach a stable 4.2GHz, but 4.0GHz is likely achievable. Make sure to update your thermal paste as well. These motherboards could improve performance significantly:
ASUS H87-PRO
Gigabyte GA-970-UD3
Asrock FM2A88M Extreme4+
Guide:
1) Activate the XMP memory profile if supported by your RAM.
2) Adjust the CPU ratio slightly lower than the default, then boot into your operating system.
3) Run a CPU stress test using prime95 for about 20 minutes.
4) If successful, restart and adjust the CPU ratio again slightly higher.
5) Continue repeating steps 3 and 4 until the results meet expectations.
6) Once temperatures stabilize, stop the process and ensure cooling is adequate.
7) During these advanced tests, always watch your temperatures closely.
8) You’ll reach a point where prime95 consistently fails or temperatures spike immediately at test start. At that moment, you should stop and note the processor’s maximum stable speed. You now have a stable OC. Keep monitoring temperatures and avoid exceeding 80°C.
Proofy :
Hard to tell.. just go step by step increasing voltage and cpu speed while checking the temperatures and stability. I doubt that you will hit 4.2GHz stable but 4.0GHz surely, make sure to change your thermal paste also.. you would get much better oc with these motherboards:
ASUS H87-PRO
Gigabyte GA-970-UD3
Asrock FM2A88M Extreme4+
My Intel i5-4690k is overclocked to 4.5Ghz with a stock Intel cooler
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Yes everyone says they are rubbish and terrible for overclocks.
But what I find funny is how I can get lower temps under load/idle on this stock cooler than some people can with lower OCs and a H100i!
So as long as your cooler is fine at that OC and you manage the fan speed, check the temps regularly and they seem fine, then you shouldn't have many issues
RAZER Gamer :
Proofy:
It's tough to judge just by trial and error. Start slowly raising voltage and CPU speed while monitoring temps and stability. I’m not sure you’ll reach a stable 4.2GHz, but 4.0GHz is definitely achievable. Make sure to update your thermal paste too. These boards will give you much better performance with the right setup:
ASUS H87-PRO
Gigabyte GA-970-UD3
Asrock FM2A88M Extreme4+
My Intel i5-4690k is overclocked to 4.5Ghz using a standard cooler
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Everyone claims these are poor choices for overclocks, but I find it interesting how I manage lower temps under load or idle with this stock cooler compared to others using higher overclocks and an H100i!
As long as your cooler performs well at that speed and you control the fan speeds, keep checking temperatures—they should be okay. Still, do you really need coolers for VRM or similar components when you're overclocking?
KearneyMC shared their experience, while Razer Gamer noted it's challenging to pinpoint exact results. They suggest gradually increasing voltage and CPU speed, monitoring temperatures and stability. They believe a stable 4.0GHz is achievable, but recommend updating thermal paste for better performance. They also mentioned using specific motherboards like ASUS H87-PRO, Gigabyte GA-970-UD3, and Asrock FM2A88M Extreme4+. The user praised cooler options such as Intel i5-4690k overclocked to 4.5Ghz with a stock cooler, highlighting the importance of managing fan speeds and checking temperatures regularly. They acknowledged the need for good cooling solutions, especially when overclocking, and advised considering VRM cooling if necessary.
KearneyMC shared some insights with RAZER Gamer and Proofy. They suggest testing by gradually increasing voltage and CPU speed while monitoring temperatures and stability. They believe achieving 4.2GHz stable is unlikely, but 4.0GHz is achievable if the thermal paste is updated. They recommend using the mentioned motherboards for better performance. Gigabyte GA-970-UD3, ASUS H87-PRO, and Intel i5-4690k overclocked to 4.5Ghz with a stock cooler are highlighted. They also mention that some users report lower temperatures on stock coolers compared to others with higher overclocks. They advise ensuring the cooler works at the desired overclock and managing fan speeds for stable operation. Additionally, they note the importance of using a CPU cooler to prevent overheating during overclocking.