I5 2500k overclock on budget

Teomarusak · Jul 18, 2016

Hello, I have never overclocked CPU yet. So if I sound dumb apologies beforehand.
I want to oc my 2500k to safe limit. Heard 4.5 is safe if possible I would rather aim lower 3.9-4.3 if possible.
Assume my MB and everything else is good. And assume I have no CPU cooling and I am on strict budget. Is something as artic freezer 7 pro Rev.2 or artic freezer i30 or cooler Master RR-TX3E-22PK-R1 enough to oc it to somewhat safe limit? Maybe you can get technical with me if not.
Thank you for help.

Millz123 · Jul 18, 2016

You're like me in that you waited a LOOONNNGG time to finally overclock your 2500k. I overclocked mine about 6 months ago. It wasn't completely smooth process as it took a bit of time and tinkering to get it stable. But it works great now, and I'm enjoying the better performance. I'll upgrade in a year or two for sure though. It's pretty crazy for me to think I bought this CPU back in 2011 and we're in 2016 and I might get 2 more years out of it.

I've currently got mine at 4.4 with good temps. 100% load temperature is 59-61 after 6 hours of prime.

I'm not familiar with the coolers you listed, but they will probably do the trick. Just don't use the stock cooler. I have a hyper 212 evo +. It's a little more expensive than the one you listed. I'd just make sure that the CPU coolers you listed perform close to as well as the 212 evo which is a popular choice among budget minded folks like you and I.

It probably goes without saying but make sure you have a motherboard that can overclock.

Teomarusak · Jul 18, 2016

Ah millz, downvoted your answer by mistake. No idea how to directly reply here on my phone. Yes bought mine PC back in 2012 and I dont want to upgrade yetz that's why for the last year or 2 I wanna oc it. Thanks tho. Will try to look for similar cooling power as that hyper 212 evo

CompuTronix · Jul 18, 2016

Teomarusak,

Every processor is unique in overclocking potential, voltage tolerance and thermal behavior. There are no "identical" CPU's.

If someone gets their particular i5 2500K stable at 4.8GHz on high-end liquid cooling, it doesn't mean that your sample can achieve the same results on budget air cooling.

Every conscientious overclocking endeavor is limited by voltage and temperature. Whichever limit is reached first, that's where you stop, declare victory and have numerous large beers while enjoying your favorite games.

Alternatives to the Hyper 212+/Evo for budget cooling - http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2705157/alternatives-hyper-212-evo-budget-cooling.html

(1) Do not exceed 1.35 Vcore (Core Voltage).
(2) Do not exceed 80C Core temperature.

Use CPU-Z to check core voltage and clock speed: http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html

Use Prime95 Version 26.6 Small FFT's to test Core temperatures: http://windows-downloads-center.blogspot.com/2011/04/prime95-266.html

Use Core Temp to monitor Core temperatures: http://www.alcpu.com/CoreTemp

Use Asus RealBench to test system stability: http://rog.asus.com/15852014/overclocking/realbench-v2-4-launched-with-x99-support/

Sandy Bridge Overclocking Guides: - https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=sandy%20bridge%20overclocking%20guide

Intel Temperature Guide: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1800828/intel-temperature-guide.html

CT :sol:

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