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I'm running a gtx690 with an i72600k factory overclocked at 4.1 GHz from Alienware. I do see a lot of other owners of this CPU running it at over 4.5 ghz . I currently see temps of about 58c-60c under load. Would I benefit from a bit more over clocking and what max temperatures are safe? The chip is factory liquid cooled. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
 
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Hey Toolguns,

Those temps look pretty good- 75c being your max.

You could overclock a bit more- but It's only a 300mhz difference, and if I were you I wouldn't do it- as I doubt Alienware would warranty your overclock.

However, do you plan on upgrading your computers liquid cooling at any time? If so- than when you should overclock.




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You can get a bit faster CPU with a an overclock to max of 4.5 Ghz i would not go more. You procesor max temparature is 72.6 C and if it goes above i would get a bit better cooler. For getting over 4.5 Ghz you shall go with a custom loop but that clock speed over 4.5 Ghz is not made for 24/7 Usage and sometimes it can short the component life. I hope i answered you question :) Have Fun
 
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Hey Toolguns,

Could you install prime95 (use SmallFFT) and HWMonitor to test your CPU's max temps?

From there I'll recommend if you should overclock or not.

HWmonitor: http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html
Prime95: http://www.mersenne.org/freesoft/

(As a rule of thumb, I tend to prefer to stick around 65c - 75c max, but hovering in the 80s are also OK)

 
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Ran Prime 95 for about 8 minutes.
It shows Cores #0-3 hovering at about 66-71C
and the Package Temp reached as high as 74C

I hope I gave you the correct info you wanted.
Thanks.
 
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Thanks for the feedback.
I just wonder if my current cpu clock speeds might be bottlenecking my GTX690.
All may games run great at Ultra except BF4, although I think BF4 is not optimized right now...
My case doesn't have the best airflow, so It's something to consider.
 
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Hey Toolguns,

Those temps look pretty good- 75c being your max.

You could overclock a bit more- but It's only a 300mhz difference, and if I were you I wouldn't do it- as I doubt Alienware would warranty your overclock.

However, do you plan on upgrading your computers liquid cooling at any time? If so- than when you should overclock.




 
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Thanks PCDave,
I'll stick with the stock overclock for now.
I still have a warranty going until July 2014 with Alienware.
Maybe a future liquid cooling uprade next year when the warranty is up...
What would work best for pushing my CPU even further and keeping it cool?
 
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It would depend which case you have.

Could you perhaps take a picture of inside your computer case and post it?

Thanks,
Dave
 
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It's an Alienware Aurora R3.
I'm thinking a few more years and I'm just going to do a new build, since this case doesn't have very good airflow and is smaller compared to some CoolerMaster cases I've been looking. I'm also interested in a better motherboard with more flexibility for upgrades.
 
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