2000MHz DD3 Overclocking Help

[kitfit1]

I think that 78c is at the very upper end really. If you want to "Push" it any further, then it might be worth re-seating your H50 to see if that will lower temps at all. Or you could try using a high end air cooling solution. Good as the H50 is, in a lot of cases, there are better air cooling set ups out there.

[BlackDragon24]

I'd like that, but I'd want to know what you feel is a safe upper limit for core temperatures. While I've read that the i7 can take up to 100deg C before it enables thermal throttling and drastically ramps down performance to prevent damage, I've also heard 80deg C MAX is much more acceptable for a 24/7 overclock. I've used this for full on stress tests like Prime95 (blend) and LinX (full memory usage) as almost all real-world CPU usage won't come close to these sorts of stresses. To be safe I chose 21x190 (4 GHz) because it was maxing out around 76deg (78deg w/LinX) C.

So in short, I'm concerned 4.2 GHz is going to generate to much heat. What do you think is a safe upper limit for a 24/7 overclock?

Thanks man.

Yeah 80C is probably about the limit for what I would consider safe. I don't even really consider 80C safe but Linx and prime stress these cpu's harder than anything we will do to it. My cpu loads at around 77C in Linx as well but TBH I don't think I've ever even seen it hit 70C during day-to day use.

After reviewing your system specs, I think you are making a wise decision sticking at 4 ghz. I didn't realize you were running an matx board! 4ghz for a matx system is shaweet.

I think that 78c is at the very upper end really. If you want to "Push" it any further, then it might be worth re-seating your H50 to see if that will lower temps at all. Or you could try using a high end air cooling solution. Good as the H50 is, in a lot of cases, there are better air cooling set ups out there.

From what I've read, there are quite a few mods that can be done to get the H50 running better. Though even with those mods I have yet to see someone who can best a TRUE with a couple of good fans on it.

[ConformalAnomaly]

I think that 78c is at the very upper end really. If you want to "Push" it any further, then it might be worth re-seating your H50 to see if that will lower temps at all. Or you could try using a high end air cooling solution. Good as the H50 is, in a lot of cases, there are better air cooling set ups out there.

I know, but I choose the H50 because it seemed to be the best cooler I could fit in my case. The Thermaltake Lanbox only has 100mm of clearance for a CPU cooler before you hit the bottom of the power supply. Also, unlike some of the coolers I've used in the past, the H50 slowly moves down onto the CPU perfectly as you screw in it's fasteners. I don't know how reseating would improve how it landed the first time.

Yeah 80C is probably about the limit for what I would consider safe. I don't even really consider 80C safe but Linx and prime stress these cpu's harder than anything we will do to it. My cpu loads at around 77C in Linx as well but TBH I don't think I've ever even seen it hit 70C during day-to day use.

After reviewing your system specs, I think you are making a wise decision sticking at 4 ghz. I didn't realize you were running an matx board! 4ghz for a matx system is shaweet.



From what I've read, there are quite a few mods that can be done to get the H50 running better. Though even with those mods I have yet to see someone who can best a TRUE with a couple of good fans on it.

Yea, the best mod I know of is to buy another 120mm fan so you have a push-pull setup on the radiator. The intake fan (the one I have now) pulls cold air from outside the case and pushes it through the radiator. The second fan would pull the warm air out of the radiator and increase overall airflow through the rad.

I love the mATX =) Between that and the case this is the smallest desktop I've ever build. I can just pick it up by it's handle and walk around my house.

Thanks guys, you've been invaluable for endless questioning!