i5-3570k reaching TJ Max @ 4.6GHz

[Samuel Fisher]

I overclocked my CPU to 4.6GHz and my temps are high under Prime95. I'm using an H80i, performance preset.

My voltage is relatively low (1.280v), why am I reaching these temps? Is the cooler not seated right or perhaps the TP is dry?

P.S: I have a NH-D14 laying around, should I install that?

Thanks.

 

[mo]

You could try using your Noctua air cooler and see how it performs. This will help you narrow the problem down to either the cpu or the h80i. If the cpu is reaching high temps even under the noctua then its probably the chip and you might have to delid it.

Normally you would not expect those temps at a vcore of 1.28v

 

[quentin16564]

Yea i would reseat your H80, not all chips are made equal.

Low>> http://imgur.com/vEiBuTB

 

[Samuel Fisher]

Yea i would reseat your H80, not all chips are made equal.

Low>> http://imgur.com/vEiBuTB

Should I lower the voltage?

Reseating is the last option for me as I don't have any iso on me.

 

[quentin16564]

Is it stable? Did you prime it for 24hr's?

 

[Samuel Fisher]

Is it stable? Did you prime it for 24hr's?

Yup, I tested for 2 days and it was stable. I'm just worried about the temps.

 

[quentin16564]

Also with the 3570 most OC's i've seen the temp/volts jump drastically after 4.5G

 

[quentin16564]

Those temp are not safe, reduce the volts or the clock. Everyone will tell you a different number but i wouldn't have mine temps over 80.

 

[Samuel Fisher]

Also with the 3570 most OC's i've seen the temp/volts jump drastically after 4.5G

Ah, that's too bad. I think I'm going to revert the OC back to 4.2GHz. At least then I have temps below 60c.

 

[quentin16564]

Its still damn quick!

 

[Samuel Fisher]

Its still damn quick!

True, but I'm going to experience a 5-15 FPS drop in Skyrim now 🙁
However, if my CPU can remain cool, I'm happy with that.