Overclocking The G3258

[Redsun20]

So, I know there is the silicon lottery so you can't always get the same overclocks as everyone else, but I am new to overclocking (and PC building in general(but computers, OH HELL NO! Fixing computers since I was in kindergarten (yes actually))) and know how to and the risks of overclocking (not much of a problem with a 60$ chip though). I know that 1.3 volts is basically the safe overclocking voltage for Haswell, but want to know if I have an overkill amount of voltage. I am running my chip at 4.4 GHz with 1.275 volts. IF this is overkill, how far do you think I should push it? I am using a Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO in PUSH-PULL configuration with pressure optimized fans so airflow is not a problem. If anything, I have really overkill (and I mean EXTREMELY overkill) cooling setup for this chip. I know I won't get straight answers cause of the silicon lottery and all that nonsense, I am just looking for some suggestions.

Thanks, and HAPPY COMPUTING!!!

[Equilibrium_FOOL]

Try and reduce the voltage, if it fails oh-well.

[CatzRuleZWorld]

I have to go to 1.31v for 4.4 ghz so you got more from the lotto than me! I say is totally fine if it's at a good temp especially since you don't have a ton to lose and you don't need your CPU to last 5 years

[Redsun20]

OH forgot to mention, temps are around 58ish C during prime95, chrome, spotify, and MSI command center all running at the same time.

[CatzRuleZWorld]

With 58 degrees you could go to 4.5 ghz which would probably take 1.35v but that will probably decrease the lifespan even with safe temps

[machetazos]

I got mine 4.4Ghz at 1.25V, but for 4.5 it needs 1.33V and i get temps around 73 on the hottest core during stress tests. I also tried 4.6 but couldn't get it stable even with 1.4V so i just backed down to 4.5. You could try one step higher to 4.5 and see how much voltage it needs, but i do not recomend going above 1.35V for daily usage.