So I built a new computer yesterday and decided to give it a moderate overclock on the CPU and videocard. I have a few questions. I've never overclocked before now, so please bear with me if I ask anything stupid.
I have:
i5-3570k
Artic Freezer 7 Pro Rev. 2
ASRock Z77 Pro3
Sapphire 7970
Samsung 1600 RAM rated for 1.35v
At 4.2GHZ my 3570k, my temp reads 79C max in Coretemp. Vcore reads 1.216 (still set to auto) in CPU-Z. All this while running Prime95 using the maximum heat option. My RAM voltage reads 1.585v. (checked in BIOS) I haven't OC'd my video card yet.
Question 1: Are the CPU temp and voltage at safe levels?
Question 2: Why is my RAM running at 1.585v when it's rated for 1.35v?
Question 3: What's the best utility to use to OC/test OC my Sapphire with?
I have:
i5-3570k
Artic Freezer 7 Pro Rev. 2
ASRock Z77 Pro3
Sapphire 7970
Samsung 1600 RAM rated for 1.35v
At 4.2GHZ my 3570k, my temp reads 79C max in Coretemp. Vcore reads 1.216 (still set to auto) in CPU-Z. All this while running Prime95 using the maximum heat option. My RAM voltage reads 1.585v. (checked in BIOS) I haven't OC'd my video card yet.
Question 1: Are the CPU temp and voltage at safe levels?
Question 2: Why is my RAM running at 1.585v when it's rated for 1.35v?
Question 3: What's the best utility to use to OC/test OC my Sapphire with?