What are good overclocking temps?

[Yee_Man]

I overclocked my FX-6300 to 3.7GHz after getting a new CPU cooler and a case with great airflow and more fans, right now the idle temps are at 40c or about 104f. I wanted to know if this is a good temp. I haven't tested it under load yet. If it is too high for idle, should I go back to the base clock?

Please note that it has only been around 3 months since I re-applied Arctic Silver 5.

 

[lperreault21]

Put the CPU under full load. (Prime95 is good for that)

I would not let it get over 80c. I would aim for 70c has hottest.

 

[Yee_Man]

My CPU is at 66c and my GPU is at 33c.