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Safe temp when overclocking A8-5600K

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May 20, 2014 2:55:48 AM

My friend overclocked his A8-5600K to 4.0 GHz with stock cooler. He said his temp at idle was 81 degrees celsius and when gaming, above 90. Is that safe at all?

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May 20, 2014 3:10:14 AM

Its really hot! that chip will end up dying soon, max temp for that chip is 74C, its lifespan is greatly reduced with that overclock.
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May 20, 2014 3:17:37 AM

hbenitez2000 said:
My friend overclocked his A8-5600K to 4.0 GHz with stock cooler. He said his temp at idle was 81 degrees celsius and when gaming, above 90. Is that safe at all?


I wouldn't voltage overclock using the stock cooler.
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May 20, 2014 3:38:38 AM

What is he using to monitor the temperature?
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