Is this a safe overclock?

[sandals100]

So in a previous thread I asked for help about overclocking I picked my b**ls up off the ground and went ahead and did it. My cooling solution is not the best so I was not able to get a massive overclock. my i5 4670k is sitting at 4.0 GHZ @ 1.2 volts, after a quick benchmark with Intel Extreme Tuning Utility I found out that my cpu reached a max temp of 85 degrees celcius. Is this too high or should I go back to my stock? I am happy with either option. I achieved a 836 mark on the test.
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http://hwbot.org/xtu/share/44159

 

[Deuce65]

The clock\voltage is fine but 85c is quite high. 85c isn't actually dangerous but if you see a max temp of 85c, the danger would be that if you put any kind of consistent load on the CPU it may go higher. What do you have, the stock cooler on it?

 

[EasyLover]

85 C is alarming. Better get air cooler/liquid cooler subject to your preference and then overclock.

Noctua NH-14D/NH-U14S
CM Hyper Evo 212
Corsair H80i/H100i

 

[Heironious]

To me that seems a bit high. I was uncomfortable with my CPU at 66 degrees let alone 85. Get a better cooler is your only option or lower the OC. I wouldn't trust it with a 200+ dollar CPU. Get a Cooler Master Hyper or Evo 212 as they are roughly 35 bucks.

 

[sandals100]

Yeah, my plans are to upgrade. I currently have a Zalman CPS90F cooler. So should I revert back to stock until I get my new cooler?

 

[EasyLover]

No stick with Zalman but don't overclock till you get a good air cooler. Look at the choices in my post

 

[sandals100]

Thank you all for your input, I have made plans to buy a either a H100i or a Hyper 212

 

[EasyLover]

Good Luck. Check your case for compatibility as well pl.

 

[sandals100]

I was looking at one of my local stores and found these
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=207_23&products_id=26746
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=207_23&products_id=23412
I believe it is similar to the 212 and cheaper.

 

[EasyLover]

If 212 comes within your budget better get it.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Get the thermatalke.

 

[EasyLover]

I would recommend Cooler Master Hyper 212X in this price range.

 

[sandals100]

After doing some rough measuring I dont think the 212 will fit into my rig. My ram is not exactly low profile, as of now it is already touching the fins of the CPU fan. I will do some exact measuring when I get home, fingers crossed! Both are almost the same price, give or take, the TT comes with 2 fans I am not sure if that will improve cooling over the 212.

 

[EasyLover]

How many ram slots you are using. My guess is they are 2x4GB so change their slots away from your CPU while maintaining the DUAL CHANNEL. This will give you RAM Clearance.

 

[sandals100]

I am using all the slots (4x4 gb)

 

[sandals100]

This is my ram stick (4 total sticks): http://www.computeralliance.com.au/ddr3-8gb-(2x4g)--g.skill-1600mhz-pc12800-ripjaws-ram-kit-pn-f3-12800cl9d-8gbrl
Just measured it and they are 40 mm high

The clearance for a 212 evo is 37 cm (http://www.coolermaster.com/cooling/cpu-air-cooler/hyper-212-evo/)
Therefore it won't fit unless I have the fan facing towards the back of the computer towards the exhaust fan. Height is no problem at all

 

[EasyLover]

High profile rams are obstructed by air cooler. You'll need to check which cooler can fit in the criteria, otherwise your option would be liquid cooling like H80i etc

 

[sandals100]

If I were to get an alternative with guaranteed results would you recommend going water cooling?

 

[EasyLover]

If I were to get an alternative with guaranteed results would you recommend going water cooling?

Generally, people don't prefer liquid cooling due to risk of leakage. Otherwise liquid cooling is a good option. Answer would depend on which alternative you've got.

I'm using Noctua NH-U14S and I dropped Corsair H100i for that air cooler.

 

[sandals100]

Even closed loop systems? Like made from factory?

 

[EasyLover]

Even closed loop systems? Like made from factory?

H100i is closed loop if your definition of closed loop is that

 

[sandals100]

Yeah that's what I had in mind. I will do some research on coolers and their sizes. Thank you for your help

 

[EasyLover]

You are welcome. Should you've more questions, feel free to ask.

 

[RobCrezz]

The phanteks coolers dont obstruct high profile RAM. Look at the TC-12DX, better performance than the 212 evo, also.

 

[sandals100]

Oh ok I will look at those as well. Thanks!