Up to what vcore is considered very safe when I'm using nh-d14 on i7 2600k? Safe as in the heat level is still very low..

This post has been edited by Searingmage: Jul 31 2011, 05:07 PM

for Asus EZ mode in Bios setting, should i choose power saving mode, normal mode, or Asus optimal mode for overclocking?

actually safe voltage for SB up to 1.55v. But i don't think air cooler is able to do handle if not running in an aircond room.
around 4.0GHz most SB could use stock voltage @ 1.25v; 4.5GHz at 1.35-1.4v.
but then again don't forget the vdroop effect.

normal mode should be fine.
pls refer to Asus P67/Z68 OC Guide for more OC tips.
mobo specific question sometimes hard to answer here.

what is the value for threads setting in IBT?

4 threads for ur 2500K.

btw im using 2600k

oops I'm
2600K pls use 8 threads.

hehe nvm, btw thx
i'll post the best and stable vcore i can get for 4.5Ghz

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Added on August 1, 2011, 4:49 amshould i set the VRM frequency to manual in asus bios setting?

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Added on August 1, 2011, 6:45 amhmmm
my current speed is at 4.5Ghz at 1.29V now, and it is stable with IBT and Linx test..
last time i am able to stable it at 1.25V with Linx, but i try to download IBT and try to stress with it.
it become un-stable and need to change the vcore to 1.29v

This post has been edited by DesktopLimousine: Aug 1 2011, 06:45 AM

1.25v is possible if u turn off ht.

without HT, im getting low fps

What is the vcore as reported in CPU-Z @ 4.5Ghz?

i set in BIOS 1.25v, and in CPUZ it shows 1.238~1.240

Cool voltage
I'm now @4.6 with 1.365 with my air-cooling it's like having the max temp at 80c

im also using air-cooling coolermaster v6gt heatsink
but i dont know what problem is this, using Linx my voltage 1.25v is stable, but when im using IBT it's not stable and need to increase voltage..

1.25v is not possible for 4.5ghz if folding. He/she will fail the work unit but no BSOD. This means unstable setting generally.

1.29v+-0.005 is my i7 4.5ghz favor voltage for 24/7 brutally stress. (100% loaded in 8 threads 24/7 )

I trying 5GHz 1.45v, but my clock speed drop to 3.5GHz in cpu-z during stress test, any reason? The vcore show remain 1.45+ in cpuz.

Temp hit 98c & speed throttled down to 3.5GHz?

96c, sometimes if drop to 3.7GHz

Like that confirmed ur CPU is throttling.
Just that u didnt notice the 97C & 98C bcoz it happened so fast

cpu throttling is because of high temp?