NH-D14. Good Enough for 4.6GHz 3570K?

[themufos]

Hi, I am getting this i5 3570k soon, and was wondering if my Noctua NH-D14 was enough for overclocking the cpu to 4.6GHz , as a 24/7 overclock, for gaming and casual video /photo editing. Thanks in advance

 

[ihog]

Most likely, but not all chips are the same. As long as your ambient temps are good and your case has good airflow.

 

[chrisafp07]

Yes definitely dependent on your specific chip. I would think 4.5ghz wouldn't be much of an issue. As far as the NH-D14, it is the best air cpu cooler you can buy in my opinion. I own one and it cools my Intel system as well as my Antec 920 closed loop water cooler.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I can hit 4.8 on my 3570k and I also have the Noctua.I just got my FX8350 TO 5.1 ghz.\1.38\Phanteks PH-TC14PE < performs better than Noctua with 2-110 CFM Scythe Slipstream fans.