Recommended overclock for CPU?

LeDynamo
Junior Member

12-18-2016, 01:38 AM

Hello, I'm looking for advice on the best overclock setting for my CPU. My current model is i7-960 quad-core at 3.2GHz, and it's running at 4.1GHz with temperatures around 45 degrees Celsius when idle and between 55-60 degrees in games. I'm unsure if this is safe or if I should aim for a lower overclock under 4GHz. Thanks!

LeDynamo

12-18-2016, 01:38 AM #1

Angel_Wingsx_
Member

160

12-18-2016, 06:24 AM

FreshPower:
It was 1.10W at 3.2GHz, I increased it to 1.15W.
That's a solid overclock, and you could push it even more if needed. No safety concerns with the voltage or heat levels.

Angel_Wingsx_

12-18-2016, 06:24 AM #2

FreshPower:
It was 1.10W at 3.2GHz, I increased it to 1.15W.
That's a solid overclock, and you could push it even more if needed. No safety concerns with the voltage or heat levels.

kingboyd
Member

12-18-2016, 08:00 AM

Have you really interacted with the voltage?

kingboyd

12-18-2016, 08:00 AM #3

Have you really interacted with the voltage?

IMayBeDead
Senior Member

696

12-19-2016, 08:01 PM

It was 1.10W at 3.2GHz and I increased it to 1.15W

IMayBeDead

12-19-2016, 08:01 PM #4

It was 1.10W at 3.2GHz and I increased it to 1.15W

Athame_
Senior Member

734

12-20-2016, 10:37 AM

FreshPower:
It was 1.10W at 3.2GHz, I increased it to 1.15W.
That's a solid overclock, and you could push it even more if needed. No safety concerns with the voltage or heat levels.

Athame_

12-20-2016, 10:37 AM #5

FreshPower:
It was 1.10W at 3.2GHz, I increased it to 1.15W.
That's a solid overclock, and you could push it even more if needed. No safety concerns with the voltage or heat levels.

Mega_Ryachu
Member

150

12-22-2016, 01:13 AM

😊 I'm glad to hear you're using it safely.

Mega_Ryachu

12-22-2016, 01:13 AM #6

😊 I'm glad to hear you're using it safely.