3570k OC

[Shikarikato]

I'm using a Gigabye GA-Z77X-UD3H and currently my 3570k is at 1.2V @ 4.6 Ghz. I've been running Prime 95 for about 2 hours and it's still running. How long should I run it for? Currently getting temps maxing out at about 80C using a H100i, temps seem accurate for a 25 Celsius ambient?

[ericlee30]

Honestly if you have been running prime95 for 2 hours, chances are it is stable, but just to be on the safe side, I would do a 24 hour test just to make sure.

[Guest Teddybear]

It is generally recommended to leave your system running 24 hours if you want to be absolutely sure you have 100% stable system. Your temps are somewhat OK (not the best I have seen  with this setup, but not the worst either - not everybody wins the silicon lottery).

[vkadurin]

Do a 24 hour run just to be sure.

[mgsstar]

I would run it for at least 12 hours to insure stability. If you have the time, I would run it for 24 hours.

[physX]

At least 12 hours ,, 24 reccommended.
Your temps are a little bit more than normal.
Adjust the H100i fans speed in BIOS ,, performance mode or anything that has to be the same .
GOOD LUCK :)

[aissixtir]

Guys when overclocking , what exactly do we mean with the term "stable" ?

[Shikarikato]

It's when there's no hiccups in processing, so it doesn't send some buggy information that can cause a BSOD and such or make programs unstable.

I'll let it run until I go to sleep which will be 12 hours total and I'll mess with fan speeds, thanks for the idea.

I didn't expect the best temps though considering it's in a 200R with a ghetto fan mount on top of the case, was too lazy to Google if H100i would fit in a 200R " properly ", it works gets the job done and it's my sister's rig so she doesn't mind. Noctua's look pretty good in a pink room on top on a plain black case with poor ventilation.

[mgsstar]

Guys when overclocking , what exactly do we mean with the term "stable" ?

No BSOD or P95 crashing during the 24 hour test period. This means that the cpu will not make errors that will cause problems to your computer.

[parashpa]

I think your temps should be better. Maybe it needs more voltage? Not sure. 

[killerx525]

I think your temps should be better. Maybe it needs more voltage? Not sure.

More voltage = More heat.

[Morfy]

Maybe he was talking about the fans :-?

[killerx525]

Maybe he was talking about the fans :-?

Possibly.

[parashpa]

I don't know lol. I was just thinking it was making more heat because of low voltage for some reason but really consider into reapplying the thermal paste or something since I think those are way high temps for that overclock unless that's how hot Ivy Bridges get since I'm using a i5-2500K and I get 50-60C on 4.6GHZ.