intel turbo boost question. Either maximum oc or no oc problem.

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I have an old intel core i5 2500 k with a decent cooler. Im able to overclock the processor to 4.8 ghz but i belive that will stress the processor to much being a 24/7 oc. So im using intel turbo boost to lower the speed during idel and low usage. But my question is that according to my turbo boost monitor the processor only have 2 modes, either power saving 3.3 or maximum 4.8 ghz. Isnt there supposed to be a middle clock to?. The program is maximum overcloking my cpu at pretty low usage. I dont think that the maximum oc is requried to watch youtube and twitch :p
 
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No, that's pretty much normal. Your CPU will either be in low-activity mode or high-activity mode. The only reason it would use modes other than those would be if it was overheating -- then it would clock a few steps down from 4.8GHz.

And don't worry about that damaging your CPU -- it's designed specifically to switch rapidly between low-activity mode and high-activity mode. It does that even if you don't overclock the CPU.
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No, that's pretty much normal. Your CPU will either be in low-activity mode or high-activity mode. The only reason it would use modes other than those would be if it was overheating -- then it would clock a few steps down from 4.8GHz.

And don't worry about that damaging your CPU -- it's designed specifically to switch rapidly between low-activity mode and high-activity mode. It does that even if you don't overclock the CPU.
 
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Leaps is correct. My CPU runs at either 0.8Ghz or 4.2Ghz, there is nothing in between. The mobo goes to turbo instantly as soon as the CPU load goes up.

The problem is not about what speed you clock your processor to, a processor can run at full speed continuously provided your cooler and case fan are up to the job.
BUT
If you increase the Vcore voltage to achieve your overclock, you will reduce the life of your CPU.
So check your Vcore, and if it is much above normal, reduce it, and accept a slightly lower overclock
 
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Well my voltage is set to [automatic] in bios so i hope thats good enough.

 
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No, definitely not.
Most motherboards are fine using Auto voltage at stock speed,
BUT
when you overclock, the motherboard often sets the voltage far too high!

Suggest you read an overclocking guide on this forum
 
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