Overclocking core i5

[MyGodAL3X]

Hey all,

I was wondering how would I go about overclocking my Core i5 on my TH55B HD mobo.
All I have is the stock cooler and I'd like it to go up higher than the 2.8GHz that it is at now.

Let me know

Cheers

 

[MindoverMaster]

First of all, you need a bigger heatsink before you even think about OCing.

 

[MyGodAL3X]

Yeah I was thinking of getting the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus
It is after that id need help with.

 

[95BlackGA]

I highly suggest the A70, when it comes to air cooling. I have one, and when I overclocked my Phenom II to 4.3Ghz @ 1.6v, it kept it at 40C idle, and maxed at 55C. That's extremely good for 1.6v, and ambient temps about 75F. On my 24/7 clock, 4.0Ghz @ 1.45V, I idle between ~30C-~34C (very dependent on ambient room temps), and max at 47C.

While, I don't have any usage experience from the Hyper212, I won't say it's not possible for me to see the same results if I were to use it. It could be slightly better than the A70. I have no clue. I'm just giving you a viable option, with great performance, plus it's a few bucks cheaper. If you can find them at Best Buy, you can pick them up for ~$25-$30. I got mine for $27.

 

[MindoverMaster]

Well, I can recommend the Xigmatek Dark Knight. Newegg.com - XIGMATEK Intel Core i7 compatible Dark Knight-S1283V REV.W with ACK-I5361 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler I7 i5 775 1155 and AMD compatible

Keeps my i5 760 @ 4.0Ghz around 40C idle, 55C max.

But whatever works for you.

 

[MyGodAL3X]

Cool thanks.
But MOM, how did you go about pushing your i5 760 to the 4.0GHz?

 

[patonb]

Idle is not a good measure..... Its load that matters.

Getting to 4 is abit of luck and lots of patience. Aslight bclk adjust with slight volts changes.

 

[MindoverMaster]

Just ask Slaymate. He told me what to do, and I did it.

@patonb - Doesn't idle just mean while you are running nothing other than what you start your computer up with?

 

[patonb]

Yes... but idle indicates nothing useful when overclocking. I idled in the 40s, but loaded in the high 70s. So while low 40s is nice, any higher in the 70s, 80s is unwanted.

Alot of coolers work well at idle, but can't get the heat out when loaded up.

 

[MindoverMaster]

Idle is a good indicator, though. If you are running 50-60C at idle, you know you put too much volts on it, or something.