Which frequency is better depends on your specific needs. Consider both options carefully.
Which frequency is better depends on your specific needs. Consider both options carefully.
I'm using an asus maximus 8 hero board with an i5 7600k, 32gb ddr4 corsair vengeance rgb 3000mhz ram. The system is overclocked to 4.8ghz at 1.25 volts, and temperatures are stable at 30c idle and 55c load. With a corsair h60 cooler, should I aim for 4.9ghz or 5.0ghz? Is this a safe setting?
Packersfan036 :
Countgreen :
Your load temperatures are quite low, so I recommend proceeding. It's safe as long as you don't exceed the voltage limits. As long as the readings are around 85C, you should be okay for continuous operation. Will increasing the multiplier more damage the CPU?
Yes and no. But it should work fine if you aim for a 5GHz clock speed.
packersfan036 :
Countgreen :
packersfan036 :
Countgreen :
Your load temps are pretty low so I say go for it. It is safe as long as you don't push the voltage too far. As long as the temps say around 85C you should be fine for a 24/7 OC.
will raising the multiplier more hurt the cpu?
Yes and no. But it will be fine if you go for 5ghz
what does yes and no mean?
Yes means it will shorten the life span of the processor slightly; a few months or even less than that but it is a k processor so it should be fine. It is running out of spec (stock clocks) so there is a risk of damage but if you keep it adequately cooled and not too much voltage it will be fine.
Countgreen :
packersfan036 :
Countgreen :
packersfan036 :
Countgreen :
Your load temps are pretty low so I say go for it. It is safe as long as you don't push the voltage too far. As long as the temps say around 85C you should be fine for a 24/7 OC.
will raising the multiplier more hurt the cpu?
Yes and no. But it will be fine if you go for 5ghz
what does yes and no mean?
Yes means it will shorten the life span of the processor slightly; a few months or even less than that but it is a k processor so it should be fine. It is running out of spec (stock clocks) so there is a risk of damage but if you keep it adequately cooled and not too much voltage it will be fine.
ok ill go for 4.9 first then 5.0
Sizzling:
Try it but don’t overdo it, if you manage with just a bit more voltage or heat then it’s fine, otherwise no stress. A 4% difference is about 4.8 to 5.0, so you won’t notice it in real life.
We should probably be able to reach 5ghz without needing much extra voltage. We’ll keep you posted.
Sizzling:
Try it but don’t overdo it, if you manage with a bit more voltage or heat it’s fine, otherwise no stress. A 4.8 to 5.0 range is just a 4% variation, so you probably won’t notice in real life.
I’m seeing 4.9ghz stable at 1.26 volts with a 30c idle and 55c load—I think I’ve cracked the silicon lottery.