3770k 4.8 ghz temps

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Luke Phillips

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Hey guys i recently got an oc of 4.8ghz using 3.8v on my i7 3770k. It is stable so far, but when i run IBT my temps get a little warm, the hottest core avg is 87-88c under full load. However, i NEVER put my CPU under full load, the most demanding thing i do on my PC is run bf3 on ultra on nvidia surround. When i run that, my max temp on the hottest core is 72c. Do you think this OC with these temps is safe because under a daily usage, i am never going under full load. Thanks in advance:) Also i am using an XSPC Rx 240 kit to cool with an additional NexXxos 120mm radiator.
 
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What case is this? Sounds like you are running air intake thru rad and exhausting into case. For the large majority of cases this doesn't work well.

Ex of good case flow with rads: intakes bottom and front. Rads mounted top and/or back and exhausting out case. This utilizes convection currents to increase total case cooling potential and maximizes airflow potential which provides more than sufficient cool air to rads. Also gpu, vrm, and chipset cooling is improved due to increased proper flow direction, and not having warm air pumping to them

The x20 750 is an... ok... pump and very likely part of your problem. At near 2/3 capabilities of a D5 pump, it isn't really designed for addons - well very well anyway. It works well in...
Yeah i see what you saying. I think a 90 degree fitting would help alot and allow for a shorter run going from 2nd rad to cpu. Thanks:) and what about the pll overvoltage should i disable it or enable it? Right now its on auto
 
Alright, ill order a 60 degree fitting. Thanks:) so how do i go about draining it so i can re-do that run?







 
Lol was wondering when u would ask. Saw you didn't install a drain line. Add to your order a tblock and a stop fitting, and a lil bit of tube, then install at low point of loop - for next time ; )

For now... prob easiest unmount 120, pull a tube. Gonna be messy lol. Have to unmount to put fitting in anyway and trim tube length right?