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Is my i5 Safe?

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#1 ·
I just changed the ratio using ASRock Extreme Tuner from 33 to 41 giving me 4.1GHZ. Using Core temp I got my temps at around 30-34 idle (the same as stock clock) and on load I went from 49-54c to 60-64c (100%load) using 3dMark 11 to test.

I jumped up about 124 marks to 4914 3DMarks.

I'm wondering if this is a safe speed with my system. I have no idea how to use any stability software.

Going to bed I'll check replies when I wake up and respond.

P.s. I'm new to overclocking.

EDIT:
System Specs:
ASROCK Extreme 3 Gen3 Z68
i5 2500k 3.3GHz stock Stock Cooler.
8GB Gskill Sniper 1600
MSI nVidia GTX 560 TI Twin Frozer II
500GB HDD
Thermaltake armor series 80003 case
5 case fans. 1 side, 2 front 2 rear.
 
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#2 ·
The actual speed of the CPU won't do any damage. It's a combination of voltage, temperature and current (and a factor of how much)

You havent specified voltages.

What i can say based on the given info.

Speed is 100% perfectly fine (simple as this)

temperatures = 100% fine.
 
#3 ·
I left everything stock and just changed the CPU ratio from 33 to 41. and turned off turbo
my g15 screen shows 4090.61MHZ (99.77) x 41.00) - 1.36V with the voltz fluctuating

Based on all this how far do you think it could reasonably go? and if you need more info tell me how find it and I will grab it for you.
 
#10 ·
My 2500k goes up to 4.6GHz at 1.36v, and mine is a really, really ****ty one. Just to give some perspective
 
#16 ·
When it comes to enthusiast computing. NO person or courses can teach you about this.

The most adept way to be come... well adept. is to learn from first hand experiance.

no college can teach you about sub cultures. including enthusiast computing. We're an elite breed. our experience and technical skill far surpasses that of most of these 20 year veteran It techs.
 
#17 ·
Use IBT(Intel Burn test) or Prime 95 for CPU Testing, google for settings.

Furmark is a good benchmark to test your GPU Clocks on, and you should google for a nvidia overclocking guide.
 
#20 ·
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I'm going to tune down the OC. ran Prime 95 torture test with 4 threads for about 10 minutes and approached 80c. I know that isn't good. unless one one of you more experienced people can say otherwise.
good thinking...yeah definatley not good...your going to need to invest in some aftermarket cooling to get the kind of speeds your shooting for safley
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#21 ·
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good thinking...yeah definatley not good...your going to need to invest in some aftermarket cooling to get the kind of speeds your shooting for safley
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Yeah even at 4.0 using the asrock optimized setting im hitting the 80c mark right away. though It should be find for everyday use till I can get a cooler. I've heard good things about the hyper 212+. My goal is to run 2 20% OC SLI 56ti's and have my i5 at around 4.7 - 4.8.
 
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Don't use software to overclock the CPU. It's not as reliable or as effective. Take off the skirt and go into the BIOS like a man.
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#25 ·
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When it comes to enthusiast computing. NO person or courses can teach you about this.
The most adept way to be come... well adept. is to learn from first hand experiance.
no college can teach you about sub cultures. including enthusiast computing. We're an elite breed. our experience and technical skill far surpasses that of most of these 20 year veteran It techs.
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#26 ·
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Originally Posted by nifatech2120 View Post

When it comes to enthusiast computing. NO person or courses can teach you about this.
The most adept way to be come... well adept. is to learn from first hand experiance.
no college can teach you about sub cultures. including enthusiast computing. We're an elite breed. our experience and technical skill far surpasses that of most of these 20 year veteran It techs.
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Originally Posted by bigkahuna360 View Post

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I'm honored.
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Best thing I've read in months
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