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Highest temps for this build

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September 13, 2014 5:17:40 AM

Hi, I would like to know what are the highest temps I should feel comfortable with after OCing this build. I haven't started to overclock just yet because I have no idea how far can I push these components and what is their "danger zone" in terms of heat.

My build (already assembled all of the parts):
CPU: AMD FX 8350
Thermal compound: Zalman ZM-STG2 (I used the one they have sent me with the cooler)
CPU cooler: Zalman CNPS 9900 MAX
GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 680 TwinFrozr III 2GB GDDR5
Motherboard: AsRock 970 Extreme 4
RAM: 2x4GB Kingston DDR3 1600 MHz CL9 (Dual Channel)
Case: Zalman Z3 (I have 5 120 mm fans included)
PSU: XFX Core 750W (I was thinking of buying the 650W version but I may want to SLI in the future)

990 chipset would be much better for OC but I had a nice deal on 970 Extreme 4 and decided do to go for it. What I am most worried about is the motherboard itself, because other components have a decent aftermarket cooling. Is there any way to keep the chipset cooler to squeeze as much as possible from this board? I suppose it will be the most vulnerable part of my computer when I start to OC. Any answers are appreciated.

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September 13, 2014 5:29:58 AM

during gaming: CPU and GPU 90C max,80-85 would be my recommendation though.
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September 13, 2014 5:38:22 AM

If you're willing to risk the life of your chip, 90-95 degrees is THE max, I cannot stress it enough. Anywhere above it, you have a VERY HIGH chance of frying your chip. I would stay comfortable at 60-75 degrees, 50 degrees would be prefered.
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a b K Overclocking
September 13, 2014 11:00:12 AM

max recommended temperatures for fx-8xxx are :

"socket" 72c
"core" 62c

Gpu <90c

Your welcome. :) 
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a b K Overclocking
September 13, 2014 11:07:43 AM

zeyuanfu said:
If you're willing to risk the life of your chip, 90-95 degrees is THE max, I cannot stress it enough. Anywhere above it, you have a VERY HIGH chance of frying your chip. I would stay comfortable at 60-75 degrees, 50 degrees would be prefered.


You are right but I would like to add to it because people freak out when they accidentally run in the 100s. You will not fry your chip right away by running north of 95c. Every chip has a built in safety called the Thermal Junction Max which will cause the chip to under clock when those temperatures are reached, to prevent damage.

What this will do is decrease the life expectancy of your chip. Lets say your life expectancy is around 7 years but you run it at 95+ c then you may decrease it to a year or less before the chip fails. All chips fail eventually just when is the question.
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September 13, 2014 12:41:46 PM

Even though JimF_35's post was correct, chromic gave me the exact answer I was looking for. Anyway, thanks for help to all of you. :) 
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a b K Overclocking
September 13, 2014 12:57:44 PM

NP. I was not trying to answer your question because as you said it was already answered. :p 
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