Overclocking the i5-3570k ASRock Z77 Extreme4

[xdiabolic]

Hello there, I'm new to all this overclocking so i'll kinda make this simple. Im running i5-3570k and ASRock Z77 Extreme4 is my MoBo. I want to overclock it to 4.2Ghz but I'm wondering what should my vcore be, right now im at 1.2V. On P95, should i go with small fft or blend ?

EDIT: So tried the small fft test with 4 cores and on 1.2V it bsod'ed me immediately. What now ?
EDIT : Tried auto voltage and this is current temps, is this okay or are the temps high ? http://imgur.com/7UKUN

 

[nna2]

those temps are alright, but try working down from the auto number until you hit instability

 

[xdiabolic]

Will do, after i found the voltage number , ill post another load test.

 

[inzone]

The Ivy Bridge cpu is noted for temp problems once you start adding voltage in the higher speeds. A good cpu cooler will be needed once you get past 4 ghz. This article might help.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/ivy-bridge-overclocking-core-i7-3770k,3198.html

 

[xdiabolic]

Currently, im on hyper 212 evo, my curren oc is 4.2ghz and 1.2v. Its playing battlefield 3 multiplayer no lag whatsoever with 60 fps no dropping. Its highest was 67c. Im pretty happy now.

 

[inzone]

What video card do ou have? The biggest difference maker in gaming is the video card and while the cpu can be a bottleneck at times it's best to have it runnung at a good high speed to avoid that. Anything over 4 ghz will do and then for more performance the video card can be overclocked to get even higher fps.

 

[rdm3]

What video card do ou have? The biggest difference maker in gaming is the video card and while the cpu can be a bottleneck at times it's best to have it runnung at a good high speed to avoid that. Anything over 4 ghz will do and then for more performance the video card can be overclocked to get even higher fps.

I'm using the Hyper 212+ and I have my CPU @4.4ghz and 1.29V and it's stable. However, if I try to adjust my GPU at all I run into problems? Should I reduce the OC on my CPU to give me more room to OC my video card?

I'm running an XFX DoubleD 7870 at stock right now. If I OC that at all under the current CPU settings my PC enters Power Save mode within about 5 mins of gaming. No overclock and the computer will run all day, so I"m suspecting not enough voltage?

I did experiment with upping the voltage to 1.35, but was still running into the same problems. BTW, my temps are fine. I want to OC the card, but not at the cost of not being able to OC my CPU at all, any suggestions?

 

[inzone]

Yes instead of hijacking someone else's thread you should start one of your own.

 

[drewbrooks]

Im going to have the same equipment soon, should i choose the 212+ or the regular one?

 

[Freebird37]

Currently, im on hyper 212 evo, my curren oc is 4.2ghz and 1.2v. Its playing battlefield 3 multiplayer no lag whatsoever with 60 fps no dropping. Its highest was 67c. Im pretty happy now.

So 1.2V is working well for a 4.2Ghz OC? Your original photo shows 1.12V, so was that the BSOD issue?