I5 2500k temp vs performance question

[noidis]

Alright so I got my i5 oc'd to 4.5ghz, I previously had it at 4.3ghz.

But looking over my temps I can't help but wonder if the extra bit of oompf is worth the temperature gain I've seen.

So I'm asking for honest opinions =D


Here were the temps:

4.3ghz:
Idle:
26-31 degree's.

Full Load:
57-62 degree's.


4.5ghz:
Idle:
30-38 degree's.

Full Load:
63-73 degree's.



So it's a bit of a gain... I'm just wondering how much of an impact on performance I'll actually see with it... I don't plan on going any higher (Maybe one day)

And my system isn't on too often (Unless I'm gaming.) I just want full performance out of it for those times when I have time to play!




Any input would be grand, these temperature things always make me paranoid =S






System specs:
i5 2500k oc'd
CM Hyper 212+
16GB corsair vengeance 1600mhz
2x 560 ti SOC
650w PSU
asus p8p67 Pro mobo
windows 7

 

[darkling]

Zero performance gain on gaming. Keep it down where you feel comfortable.

 

[Cygnus x-1]

Why is it that much hotter? Are you auto volting?

 

[noidis]

Good to know there's no performance gain.

As for the voltage yes, would it lower if I manually tuned it?

 

[k1114]

Auto will always set higher voltage, it's always best to manually OC. Find out what the auto is setting it too and then manually set it a little lower and stability test, repeat until it becomes unstable.

 

[Cygnus x-1]

Yes you will definitely be better off manually setting voltage.

 

[noidis]

Best answer selected by Noidis.