Novice overclocking the i7-3770k

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mikea59

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I finally have my first real Gaming PC:

Cyberpower
i7-3770k 3.5-3.9 GHz
16Gb 1600MHz RAM
MSI GTX 670 2GB video card
z77 motherboard
850w ps

I installed Intels OC utility to try overclocking the cpu . I can get about 4.3 GHz stable OC by sliding the Voltage boost up by 15-20%.
My question is can I get more GHZ by sliding the Voltage boost really high and watching the temp while I test it. Or could the higher voltage fry the cpu in a flash!
 
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Wassup!
Intel advise you not to go over 1.5v or it could cause damage to the CPU ( probably more of a long term effect )
the higher the voltage, the more unstable it is and it probably won't last as long.
Although I have heard of people doing it to thier CPUs when they are about to upgrade.
I would say keep it as it is if the voltage isn't too high.
Josh! :D
Constipation!!!!!!!! :fou:
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crazymunky7

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Wassup!
Intel advise you not to go over 1.5v or it could cause damage to the CPU ( probably more of a long term effect )
the higher the voltage, the more unstable it is and it probably won't last as long.
Although I have heard of people doing it to thier CPUs when they are about to upgrade.
I would say keep it as it is if the voltage isn't too high.
Josh! :D
Constipation!!!!!!!! :fou:
 
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mikea59

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Thanks. I should not be messing with t as I dont know what i am doing

 
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