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overclocking problem
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lately my computer has been really unstable crashing during scrims etc

I think it has something to do with the cpu/voltage, the problem is I dont get 240fps (I need it for my accel settings) unless its overclocked to like 4.4ghz+

stress testing today its been really unstable (blue screens) with 4.5/4.4ghz @ 1.37v and temps almost hitting 90c, surely thats not right?

the bios settings are fine as far as I know (followed this guide: http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=US&hl=en-GB&client=mv-google&v=_fxXB5iiVS0)

right now its 46-48 degrees idle with 4.3ghz @ 1.36v seems way too hot..

I have an i5 2500k, p8z68-m pro and h70 cpu cooler I should have way better temps/stability but yeh no idea whats wrong with it

inb4 "you don't need 240 fps"

lately my computer has been really unstable crashing during scrims etc

I think it has something to do with the cpu/voltage, the problem is I dont get 240fps (I need it for my accel settings) unless its overclocked to like 4.4ghz+

stress testing today its been really unstable (blue screens) with 4.5/4.4ghz @ 1.37v and temps almost hitting 90c, surely thats not right?

the bios settings are fine as far as I know (followed this guide: http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=US&hl=en-GB&client=mv-google&v=_fxXB5iiVS0)

right now its 46-48 degrees idle with 4.3ghz @ 1.36v seems way too hot..

I have an i5 2500k, p8z68-m pro and h70 cpu cooler I should have way better temps/stability but yeh no idea whats wrong with it

inb4 "you don't need 240 fps"
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you should seriously consider reseating your cooler because 90c under load is definitely way too hot

to give you some perspective my 2500k @ 4.6 GHz idles at ~32-35C in a fairly hot (30C) room and doesn't break 55C under full load

you should seriously consider reseating your cooler because 90c under load is definitely way too hot

to give you some perspective my 2500k @ 4.6 GHz idles at ~32-35C in a fairly hot (30C) room and doesn't break 55C under full load
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enigmayou should seriously consider reseating your cooler because 90c under load is definitely way too hot

to give you some perspective my 2500k @ 4.6 GHz idles at ~32-35C in a fairly hot (30C) room and doesn't break 55C under full load

What kind of heatsink are you using? I bought like a $30 dollar zalman one for my 2500k and I was getting bluescreens at around 4.2

[quote=enigma]you should seriously consider reseating your cooler because 90c under load is definitely way too hot

to give you some perspective my 2500k @ 4.6 GHz idles at ~32-35C in a fairly hot (30C) room and doesn't break 55C under full load[/quote]

What kind of heatsink are you using? I bought like a $30 dollar zalman one for my 2500k and I was getting bluescreens at around 4.2
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http://teamfortress.tv/forum/thread/627-zalman-cnsp9900-max-hs-f-cooler

http://teamfortress.tv/forum/thread/627-zalman-cnsp9900-max-hs-f-cooler
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just cleaned my pc out (there was an absolute fuck load of dust in the fans/radiator) and temps are down by a considerable amount (15-20c), might try reseating the cpu cooler / re-applying thermal paste see if i can get it cooler

a friend also suggested having the pc up on my desk instead of on the ground so less dust and shit builds up

just cleaned my pc out (there was an absolute fuck load of dust in the fans/radiator) and temps are down by a considerable amount (15-20c), might try reseating the cpu cooler / re-applying thermal paste see if i can get it cooler

a friend also suggested having the pc up on my desk instead of on the ground so less dust and shit builds up
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Twitch
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Yes, I'm running a 2500k @ 5.2. Idle temps don't mean shit, but I never go over 75 in prime 95. Even if you're only hitting 70 ish you should probably consider reseating and using some good thermal paste. (Arctic silver is the best.)

Note: I use a hyper 212+

Yes, I'm running a 2500k @ 5.2. Idle temps don't mean shit, but I never go over 75 in prime 95. Even if you're only hitting 70 ish you should probably consider reseating and using some good thermal paste. (Arctic silver is the best.)


Note: I use a hyper 212+
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I get temps similar to enigma @ 4.6 on a hyper 212+

I get temps similar to enigma @ 4.6 on a hyper 212+
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Make sure your PUMP is connected to a DIRECT v12 line. NOT a motherboard fan header.

Make sure the waterblock is screwed on evenly and flat on the cpu.

Are you reading the posts in natf2 as well?

Make sure your PUMP is connected to a DIRECT v12 line. NOT a motherboard fan header.

Make sure the waterblock is screwed on evenly and flat on the cpu.

Are you reading the posts in natf2 as well?
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the pump is connected to the pins labeled CPU_FAN, i assume that's right?

temps are definitely down after reseating the cooler/re-applying thermal paste however I cant get over 4.4ghz without it freezing within the first ~5 min of windows starting up, guess my cpu is damaged?

the pump is connected to the pins labeled CPU_FAN, i assume that's right?

temps are definitely down after reseating the cooler/re-applying thermal paste however I cant get over 4.4ghz without it freezing within the first ~5 min of windows starting up, guess my cpu is damaged?
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#10
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doubtful; some chips just overclock better than others

have you considered just using a lower fps_max and adjusting your other accel settings accordingly?

doubtful; some chips just overclock better than others

have you considered just using a lower fps_max and adjusting your other accel settings accordingly?
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Twitch
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enigmadoubtful; some chips just overclock better than others

have you considered just using a lower fps_max and adjusting your other accel settings accordingly?

The odds of a 2500k not being able to clock higher than 4.4ghz are slim to none.

[quote=enigma]doubtful; some chips just overclock better than others

have you considered just using a lower fps_max and adjusting your other accel settings accordingly?[/quote]

The odds of a 2500k not being able to clock higher than 4.4ghz are slim to none.
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termothe pump is connected to the pins labeled CPU_FAN, i assume that's right?

No, find a female molex to male 3 pin fan connecter.
https://www.google.com/search?q=molex+to+3+pin+fan&oe=utf-8

Motherboard headers will vary the volts to the pump thinking it is a fan and reduce it's performance needlessly.

[quote=termo]the pump is connected to the pins labeled CPU_FAN, i assume that's right?

[/quote]
No, find a female molex to male 3 pin fan connecter.
https://www.google.com/search?q=molex+to+3+pin+fan&oe=utf-8

Motherboard headers will vary the volts to the pump thinking it is a fan and reduce it's performance needlessly.
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enigmadoubtful; some chips just overclock better than others

have you considered just using a lower fps_max and adjusting your other accel settings accordingly?

yeh if I can't get this working I'll prob just do that until I can get a new system/parts

http://i.imgur.com/zqbgm.jpg

the weird thing is while my computer just freezes if I try going to 4.6ghz, after playing around in the bios it seems stable @ 4.5? (see link above) however 20 minutes later it just randomly blue screens

maybe its not my cpu, computers lol

[quote=enigma]doubtful; some chips just overclock better than others

have you considered just using a lower fps_max and adjusting your other accel settings accordingly?[/quote]

yeh if I can't get this working I'll prob just do that until I can get a new system/parts

http://i.imgur.com/zqbgm.jpg

the weird thing is while my computer just freezes if I try going to 4.6ghz, after playing around in the bios it seems stable @ 4.5? (see link above) however 20 minutes later it just randomly blue screens

maybe its not my cpu, computers lol
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