Heatsink for overclocking a i5000k

[ilovegames]

Hello,
hey geys im new to the whole gaming pc thing so I was just wanting to know what the best heatsink would be for my i5000k?

 

[COLGeek]

Do you mean i5-2500k? Not sure what a i5000k is.

Hard to go wrong with the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO or 212+ in terms of cost and performance.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065

 

[monu_08]

cooler master 212 evo perform same as corsair h 60

 

[IntelEnthusiast]

We have only released Intel® Core™ i5-2500K, Intel Core i5-3570K, Intel Core i7-2600K, Intel Core i7-2700K and the Intel Core i7-3930K models that have the unlocked "K" model # on them. So you may need to check your processor again to check which one it is.

I agree with the others the Cooler Master Hyper 212 +/Evo is a hard to be cooler for its outstanding price and value..

 

[ilovegames]

Thank you guys for the responses!! So would the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO still be ok for a 4.5 overclock or would I need something a little better?

I’m also new to the whole overclocking thing so if anyone could give me reliable info on how to overclock the i5 2500k to 4mhz that would be awesome??!

And one more question…. I know OC damages the life of your CPU but how long could I run it at 4 or even 4.5mhz?

 

[ilovegames]

Do you mean i5-2500k? Not sure what a i5000k is.

Hard to go wrong with the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO or 212+ in terms of cost and performance.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065

lol yes the 2500k my bad typo

 

[COLGeek]

Go here for an OC guide. There are many factors that go into how high you can go. Key considerations are cooling/airflow and the quality of the other components you are using.

What are the specs for the rest of your system?

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

 

[InvalidError]

I know OC damages the life of your CPU but how long could I run it at 4 or even 4.5mhz?

If you can get there at stock voltage and guarantee proper cooling, probably indefinitely or at least until long after you upgrade to something else.

If you need to bump voltages, mileage can vary substantially from one motherboard and CPU pair to the next. Anywhere from immediate failure (rare unless you overdo it massively) to indefinitely.

 

[ilovegames]

Go here for an OC guide. There are many factors that go into how high you can go. Key considerations are cooling/airflow and the quality of the other components you are using.

What are the specs for the rest of your system?

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

ASUS P8z77-v LX
Corsair High Perform Vengeance 8GB DDR3 1600Mhz2x4
EVGA 560Ti SC
850watt PSU
OCZ ssd 120 G
i5 2500K Quad Core

 

[COLGeek]

What case?

 

[DarkOutlaw]

Do you mean i5-2500k? Not sure what a i5000k is.

Hard to go wrong with the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO or 212+ in terms of cost and performance.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065

Either Hyper 212 will be good

Thank you guys for the responses!! So would the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO still be ok for a 4.5 overclock or would I need something a little better?

I’m also new to the whole overclocking thing so if anyone could give me reliable info on how to overclock the i5 2500k to 4mhz that would be awesome??!

And one more question…. I know OC damages the life of your CPU but how long could I run it at 4 or even 4.5mhz?

Might take it down from 10 yrs to 8 yrs....if that.

 

[ilovegames]

What case?

CoolerMaster Scout

 

[amuffin]

I would not even try with that board IMO, it's only got a 4 + 1 + 1 power phase.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

With the Hyper 212 being the "base cooler" at $30ish

Next step up would be the Hyper 612 PWM or Scythe Mugen 3 at $50ish .... either good for another 5-7C of cooling over the Hyper 212

Next step up in the 80ish category would be the top industry air coolers, in order of preference
Thermal Rankings - http://www.vortez.net/articles_pages/phanteks_ph_tc14pe_cpu_cooler_review,14.html

Phanteks PH-TC14PE - $90 - 5 year warranty, many colors available,
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835709001

Thermalright Silver Arrow - $87 - Extremely quiet, 0.25C behind Phanteks, copied Noc's fugly fans, 1 year warranty
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/11676/cpu-tri-77/Thermalright_Silver_Arrow_SB-E_Dual_Fan_Universal_CPU_Cooler_Sockets_775_1156_1366_2011_AM2_AM2_AM3_AM3_FM1.html?tl=g40

Noc DH-14 - $86 1 year warranty, bad color choices, 0.50C behind Phanteks
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608018

 

[jay_nar2012]

4.5 MHz?, you mean GHz right...

 

[ilovegames]

4.5 MHz?, you mean GHz right...

yeah Ghz sorry my bad

 

[ilovegames]

I would not even try with that board IMO, it's only got a 4 + 1 + 1 power phase.

so you don’t think that overclocking would be a good idea because of my mobo?

And what do you mean by 4+1+1 power phase? That’s new to me?

 

[DarkOutlaw]

Yeah that's a new one on me too, do tell.

 

[DJDeCiBeL]

Eh, the power phase thing means different things to different people. In general, more phases = more stable power delivery, and therefore more stable and easier to achieve OC's.

My own board is a 4+2 board, and I can still OC to 4.5 quite easily with my 2500K, BUT it takes a bit more voltage than normal to stay stable, as well (and a LOT more after 4.5). It's just a trade off.

Edit: As far as the HSF goes, a 212 Evo is great for a 2500K at 4.5. It's not a hard and fast standard, but it's pretty close. Things like voltage, case airflow and ambient (room) temp have to be considered too.

 

[InvalidError]

And what do you mean by 4+1+1 power phase? That’s new to me?

I'm a little curious about what motherboard manufacturers mean with their X+Y+Z phase count as well. Having the PWM chip(s) model number(s) might shed some light on that.

One possibility would be that the extra phases provide idle/low-load power so the main PWM can be shut down to minimize switching losses while the CPU is at the lower end of its TDP range.

 

[ilovegames]

so does the cooler master Hyper 212 plus fit a 1155 socket?

the specs say 1156 so are the 1155 and 1156 so close is size that is doesnt matter or what?

and being new to the whole OC thing should i even worry about that or can i ge away with the i5 2500k 3.3mHz...Playing games like BF3 and shogun 2

 

[DJDeCiBeL]

so does the cooler master Hyper 212 plus fit a 1155 socket?

the specs say 1156 so are the 1155 and 1156 so close is size that is doesnt matter or what?

Yep. Exact same mount hole dimensions for 1156 and 1155.

 

[jay_nar2012]

Remember GHz.

Yes i would fit on a LGA 1155 socket, the only difference is one pin/ contact.

 

[ilovegames]

Remember GHz.

Yes i would fit on a LGA 1155 socket, the only difference is one pin/ contact.

yeah i dont know why i keep thinking that geez. thank you though i wil have more questions for you guys very soon.

 

[ilovegames]

so about my board not working very well with OC what is the safest OC i can get away with? I’d like to hit 4 Ghz if possible