Run I7-950 with overclocking and DDR3 RAM setup
Run I7-950 with overclocking and DDR3 RAM setup
Expect highs around the 60s to low 70s, but your 360mm loop setup is key—don’t focus too much on temperatures while running. If it hits 80°C, you won’t have much room for overclocking. Older Intel processors generally struggle above 80°C and won’t gain much from higher voltage. Yes, you’ll need a dual tower air cooler or better water cooling to keep things stable. When pushing to higher voltages, the stock cooler often can’t handle more than 80W.
They're suggesting a dual tower air cooler instead. It seems unnecessary to use water since the performance won't justify it, especially with smaller chips like 32nm that run efficiently. I tried an X5675 with a 1.45 or 1.5v core on an NH-D15S—it handled 76C without issues.