Thoughts about this OC? 3570k @ 4.2Ghz

[ChryGigio]

Hello there! I just wanted to know what you think about my current overclock...

System:
CPU: I5 3570K 4.2@1.05v (64°-71°-66°-65°)
Cooling: Hyper TX3 Evo
Motherboard: P67 Pro3 SE
RAM: 2x4GB Kingston HyperX 1600 CL11 1.65V @ CL9-9-9-27 1.45V

Pushing to 4.4Ghz seems to require +0.1v with temps around 85°, something that at the moment i don't really see necessary...
Thanks to whoever will answer!

EDIT: I forgot to say.. testing with IntelBurn Test using 4.096MB of ram for 10 cycles..

 

[unknownofprob]

Hi and welcome to the intel overclocking sector!

that can be done, though not any further as your CPU cooler won't handle the temps, it'll be too hot. I think it is a great idea, but maybe invest in a Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO for $30, then you could go to 4.4Ghz with good temps.

 

[ChryGigio]

Thank you for your answer. So a 30$ cooler would be so much better the one i'm currently using? Nice.. I was looking at the Seidon 120v though, is it worth buying? I always wanted an AIO liquid cooler and this one seems to be both cheap and good performing!

 

[unknownofprob]

yes, the Seidon 120V is a good choice of CPU cooler indeed

High performance air coolers perform so close to pre-built liquid coolers, it's almost no point going for them.