What speed should i overclock at?

[liammoroney]

pc specs:
gigabyte z68-ap
intel core i5 2500k 3.3ghz
Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 CPU Cooler

what would be a safe speed, and what voltage etc would i need the settings at.
also what programs should i download to check my cpu temperatures and to see if it is safe etc. thanks

 

[alvine]

2500k OC guide:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/265056-29-2600k-2500k-overclocking-guide

"HWMonitor – provides volts and temps of your hardware
CPU-z – provides real time processor frequency, vCore volts, Ram speeds, and temps.
Core Temp/Real Temp/Speed fan – provides temperatures of your hardware.
SuperPi/HyperPi/Prime95 – provides the ability to produce a full load on your system to monitor temps and clock speeds in the previously stated programs.
"

 

[maxinexus]

1.30-1.35v should push it to 4.0-4.2Ghz but that depends on chip. Highest I got without increasing voltage was 3.8 only

your motherboard should have some monitoring software

 

[aqe040466]

pc specs:
gigabyte z68-ap
intel core i5 2500k 3.3ghz
Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 CPU Cooler

what would be a safe speed, and what voltage etc would i need the settings at.
also what programs should i download to check my cpu temperatures and to see if it is safe etc. thanks

It depends on your motherboard's feature in the BIOS settings. Mine is also i5 2500K OC'd to 4.7 GHZ vCore 1.375V using Biostar TZ68A+RCH, CM hyper 212 plus cooler.

 

[wolfram23]

I would recommend keeping voltage below 1.35V for sure. Speed wise will depend on the CPU, some OC better than others.

Just read some guides and try to learn what you're doing first.

 

[robthatguyx]

i agree dont go over 1.35v and as alvine linked, theres a guide how to there