Overclocked i3 3220
Overclocked i3 3220
So it's been mentioned a lot that I can OC non-K CPU, but I've already done it. I just set the clock speed of my i3 3220 to 4.02 GHz (base 3.30GHz) and it has stayed stable for the past five minutes. I'm still worried though—what if it fails right now or worse, the GPU explodes? I did it for research, but I'm not sure if I should lower the volume just in case everything is normal (CPU at 76°C, GPU at 30°C, with a well-ventilated case). Should I keep it running for the meme or reduce the speed? I'm really scared right now.
Update: When I ran Cinebench, the CPU temperature jumped to a maximum of 107°C. That’s a strong indication I should stop and return to my i5 6600k, which is designed for overclocking and has a solid cooler. I’m a bit let down though—I was hoping to test how far I could push a budget build. Fun’s over the top now.
In summary, even though there was some success, it’s not worth risking anything on a budget CPU. Especially since I lowered the temps by setting the case to 20°C and turned off the side panels.
You're right to question the 76c rating, it might be a bit high. It's good to check if your system is running under load or in idle mode. Also, consider whether you're overclocking for performance or just experimenting.
times are good, have you tried it on a board that separates the PCI-E and SATA lines? Or are they also running OC'd as well (which is a really bad idea if they are)? You'll need at least 3-4 hours of stable testing before it's reliable for use.
Please let me know if you're mistaken, but a 76c on the CPU seems a bit high? Is it running under load or idle? Also, do you really need to overclock? Or are you just experimenting? I don't really need this, but I'm testing it for research. My standard Intel cooler keeps the temps around 60c now, and I opened the window to let in some fresh winter air.
13thmonkey asked about testing on a board that separates PCI-E and SATA buses. They also wondered if OC settings might be applied and whether it would be safe to use. They need at least 3-4 hours of stable load before using it. They are unsure but found their setup with a 64GB SSD, an underclocked R9 280 on an Intel DH77KC board works well for both devices.
Merged version:
I recently increased the clock speed of my i3 3220 by BCLK, bringing it to 4.02GHz. It has remained stable at around 70°C for several minutes, and the system has been functioning normally. The hardware monitor shows everything is fine elsewhere. I'm unsure if I should keep it overclocked for scientific purposes or reduce it to avoid damage. Any advice?
Merged question
User Mug3r asked about overclocking an i3 3220. They updated the BCLK and kept it stable at around 70°C for several minutes, but are unsure if they should continue or reduce the speed further. They mention seeking advice and noting that internet opinions vary.
Mug3r :
13thmonkey :
questions about whether the boards are properly separated for PCI-E and SATA buses or if they're also running OC settings. You should expect at least 3-4 hours of stable testing before it's ready for use.
Uncertain, but on my SATA bus I only have a 64GB SSD and an underclocked R9 280 with PCI-E. Both are running stably (with the DH77KC board).
Their temperatures shouldn't change much, though their performance might. On processors with pre-BCLK OC enabled (first gen), the clock speed would drop to around 103-105 before other components became unstable.
I'm not sure why I'm asking—most likely the 3220 motherboards don't affect peripheral decoupling, only the latest ones do.