i5 3570k safe temperatures?

[reubenno]

Hello,
I have a couple of questions about temperatures for my 3570k.
The specs of my PC are as follows:
i5 3570k
Asrock Extreme4 z77
8GB Corsair Vengeance LP
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
Corsair 300r
3 Corsair fans (I replaced the fans that came with the case)

I have been overclocking my CPU as I am starting a video editing project and could do with some extra power.

1) What are safe temperatures for an overclock? I have got the CPU at 3.7GHz but Prime 95 (very quickly) has caused it to go to 72 degrees.
2) Would an overclock help performance when video editing and if so how much would I need to overclock to see an improvement?

Thanks

 

[CompuTronix]

reubenno,

Your temperatures are fine as long as you stay out of the low 80's for extended periods of time.

I think you have just a little more headroom remaining. Since your ambient is perfect at Standard, which is 22C, your processor should tolerate 1.270 or 1.275 with a minimal increase in core temperatures.

This will probably be enough to stabilize your rig, but that's going to be about the thermal capacity for a 212 EVO on a 3rd generation 77 watt processor. Just make sure you don't exceed 1.300 volts, which is the maximum recommended limit for 22 nanometer processors.

4.4GHz is a very nice overclock. I would keep it there while you're tweaking it in. I'm confident that you can find the sweet spot between voltage, stability and temperatures.

Concerning 4.4 versus 4.3? Think of it this way; the difference is only 2.3%. If you weren't looking at the speedometer, would anyone notice the difference looking outside when driving at 100.0MPH versus 102.3MPH? No, not very likely.

CT

 

[andy721]

I've gotten away with 4.5GHz going on almost 4 years now with my i5 3570k. Had the 212 EVO installed for 2 years then decided to go liquid cool with the H100i GTX in a HAF 912 Case. The 3570k has been stable and real good to me over the years. If you like to know my personal BIO's settings I can let you know. I use a Gigabyte z77-UD5H-WB Motherboard no need to upgrade at the moment since technology is milked to consumers. I rather be patient and wait to rebuild another PC again.

 

[advancedmixedgaming]

I've gotten away with 4.5GHz going on almost 4 years now with my i5 3570k. Had the 212 EVO installed for 2 years then decided to go liquid cool with the H100i GTX in a HAF 912 Case. The 3570k has been stable and real good to me over the years. If you like to know my personal BIO's settings I can let you know. I use a Gigabyte z77-UD5H-WB Motherboard no need to upgrade at the moment since technology is milked to consumers. I rather be patient and wait to rebuild another PC again.

Only 2 years off.