Hi all!
I posted this on another forum, but thought this might be the perfect place to get some feedback/suggestions!
I overclocked my 3570k to 4.3GHz (with vcore set to auto->1.27v), running solid at what looks to be reasonable temperatures:
Prime95 v28.5 -> maxing at 77c (average is 74c) -> stable
Prime95 v26.6 -> maxing at 71c (average is 67c) -> stable
Now, I'm trying to overclock it to 4.5GHz, but the only way I could do that is by having my vcore at 1.35v... anything lower and it crashes. My temperatures:
Prime95 v28.5 -> maxing at 87c (average in the low 80's) -> crashed
Prime95 v26.6 -> maxing at 82c (average in the high 70's) -> stable
So my question is, is 1.35v okay? Reading up, it seems to me I should be aiming more for around 1.25v and that my hardware should support that (?). Not sure if that's correct thinking on my part, but if anyone can clarify and maybe look at my settings below to make any recommendations... thanks!!!
Specs
CPU: 3570k
Mboard: MSI Z77A-GD65
Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO (with heatsink fan pushing to exhaust case fan)
Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series DDR3-1600 CL9-9-9-24
Case: Corsair 300r (one push, one exhaust... will be adding a top exhaust soon)
My OC settings for 4.5







I posted this on another forum, but thought this might be the perfect place to get some feedback/suggestions!

I overclocked my 3570k to 4.3GHz (with vcore set to auto->1.27v), running solid at what looks to be reasonable temperatures:
Prime95 v28.5 -> maxing at 77c (average is 74c) -> stable
Prime95 v26.6 -> maxing at 71c (average is 67c) -> stable
Now, I'm trying to overclock it to 4.5GHz, but the only way I could do that is by having my vcore at 1.35v... anything lower and it crashes. My temperatures:
Prime95 v28.5 -> maxing at 87c (average in the low 80's) -> crashed
Prime95 v26.6 -> maxing at 82c (average in the high 70's) -> stable
So my question is, is 1.35v okay? Reading up, it seems to me I should be aiming more for around 1.25v and that my hardware should support that (?). Not sure if that's correct thinking on my part, but if anyone can clarify and maybe look at my settings below to make any recommendations... thanks!!!
Specs
CPU: 3570k
Mboard: MSI Z77A-GD65
Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO (with heatsink fan pushing to exhaust case fan)
Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series DDR3-1600 CL9-9-9-24
Case: Corsair 300r (one push, one exhaust... will be adding a top exhaust soon)
My OC settings for 4.5