G3258 Overclocking stock cooler

[adermorl]

Hi All, I've just recently built a system with a anniversary G3258 3.2ghz but only running with the stock Intel cpu cooler. I have 2 intake fans and an exhaust so air flow is pretty good, just wondering if i could overclock to possibly around 3.8? Or do i need to get an aftermarket cpu cooler? Thanks in advance

 

[photonboy]

First of all your motherboard must support overclocking.

Your success will then depend on the motherboard quality (stable voltage) as well as head dissipation. Since the G3258 is a dual-core CPU the stock cooler might prove fairly good.

Your best bet is to overclock if possible while using "CORE TEMP" to monitor CPU temperature as well as running the Intel CPU diagnostic tool:
https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?DwnldID=19792

I wouldn't rush out and get an aftermarket cooler especially considering this CPU was a value decision. If you do, the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO might be the best option. Either way, make sure fan control software is setup properly.

 

[herrwizo]

Regardless of the board you have, even with H81 chipset, you can overclock it with latest BIOS.

On stock cooler you can expect to easily reach 4.2GHz without going too much on voltage (definitely keep it below 1.3V for longevity sake). With aftermarket coolers you can in most cases hit 4.5GHz easily, and then voltage becomes a problem - depending on your luck you can hit 4.7 or even 4.8 GHz, but at the expense of high voltage and heat.

 

[Wajih_RG]

Don't try on stock cooler as it is always risky. Get hyper 212 evo and you can overclock it easily and safely.

 

[adermorl]

First of all your motherboard must support overclocking.

Your success will then depend on the motherboard quality (stable voltage) as well as head dissipation. Since the G3258 is a dual-core CPU the stock cooler might prove fairly good.

Your best bet is to overclock if possible while using "CORE TEMP" to monitor CPU temperature as well as running the Intel CPU diagnostic tool:
https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?DwnldID=19792

I wouldn't rush out and get an aftermarket cooler especially considering this CPU was a value decision. If you do, the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO might be the best option. Either way, make sure fan control software is setup properly.

http://www.cclonline.com/product/149265/Z97P-D3/Motherboards/Gigabyte-Z97P-D3-Motherboard-Core-i7/i5/i3-LGA1150-Z97-Express-Chipset-ATX-RAID-Gigabit-LAN-Integrated-Graphics-/MBD1377/ Thats the board im running on. I've got latest bios so im guessing all should be ok.

 

[herrwizo]

No issues there, in fact the board is over the top for G3258, but it cannot hurt, that's for sure 😉

 

[nicholaslovell]

I tried overclocking my g3258 with stock cooler and it worked fine until I started playing minecraft. It jumped to 90 deg C and was continuing to rise. I panicked and did a hard shutoff lol. Anyway, I ordered this: http://amzn.com/B002G392ZI
It is only $20 and I am installing it today so I'll have to let you know how it goes.

 

[herrwizo]

This cooler is not quite as good as Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO, but it is still miles better than the stock one. You will have better temps for sure.

WHatever you do, do not increase the voltage too much, stay below 1.3V if you can. I was able to hit 4.5GHz at only 1.22V on Arctic Freezer 13, temps never went above 70C.

 

[iam2thecrowe]

a cheap hyper tx3 or hyper 212 will be enough to push it quite hard.

 

[nicholaslovell]

So I installed it last night, ran prime95 with small FFTs (highest temps) and it stays around 70C with a max of 75. Still running it, going on 12 hours now. Overclocked processor to 3.9Ghz (ASRock automatic overclock)

 

[herrwizo]

Try not to use automatic OC except for test. I would strongly suggest voltage tweaking; automatic settings set voltage too high or simply above what's really needed. For best results, find your optimum values manually by testing. You should most certainly be able to hit above 4.2GHz at 1.2V, which will result in lower temps than what you have now.

 

[KyleTheCat]

Don't try on stock cooler as it is always risky. Get hyper 212 evo and you can overclock it easily and safely.

Stock cooler is overkill for overclocking I have overclocked at 4.2ghz and stock cooler 40-50 c

 

[DreddTrekkiter]

I realise that this reply is a bit late but decided to post it anyways.

This is very similar to the Gaming System for under £549 in CustomPC mag. They used a Z97 motherboard (Asus H81M-PLUS) with the Intel Pentium G3258 (which has the Z97[LGA1150] socket) and then a SilverStone Argon AR01 to cool it. They overclocked the CPU upto 4.6 GHz and the voltage at around 1.27V and then just used Prime95 to test for stability while tweaking voltage and GHz to get it stable. At one point, I believe they even got it upto 4.8GHz.

All this boosted the CPU a massive 38%

Hope this helps