New to Overclocking: Temp checks

[Shankovich]

So I was bored and decided to finally get into overclocking. I have an i5-3570k @ 4.2 GHz and H60 (first generation) cooler on it. I know there isn't much of a need to overclock the 3570k at the moment as it isn't really needed for most games, but again, bored.

My board is G1 Sniper M3. All I did was move the multiplier up to 42 and I've been playing with the Vcore. I'm aware a rule of thumb for Ivy Bridge is to keep the Vcore below 1.375V.

Anyways, my setup is: 4.2 GHz at Vcore = 1.21 for now. My room is a good 31 Celsius right now. My temps on Prime95 small FFTs is around 73 Celcuis after an hour or so.

This temp ok for this cooler at this Vcore? Thanks!

 

[anoori9000]

That seems like a great temp with that cooler and that ambient temp.

EDIT: Wow your room must be HOT! Im surprised you're actually staying that cool.

 

[Shankovich]

My room faces the sun and we have no central ;-;

 

[Martin1982]

You should not expect anything better with that cooler and that ambient temp. But you can ask yourself do I really need to overclock my cpu.. Some people overclock their 4690k even though they only have a gtx 660

 

[gerr]

Considering your higher starting temp, mid-70's is acceptable. Just try to avoid the 80's for an extended time if at all possible.