Overclocking i7 2600 @ 3.7 GHz

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  1. Posts : 68
    Windows Ultimate x64
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    Overclocking i7 2600 @ 3.7 GHz


    I just reset my bios and I did not set any changes on my Clock Speed. However, after I boot up, I realise that my default clock speed (3.4 GHz) shoot up to 3.7 Ghz. Is this normal? I don't really need this much, 3.4 GHz should be good.

    Idle temp @ 40 C

    Is this setup and temp. normal? Should I downgrade it or just let it be?

    Thanks in advance guru!
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  2. Posts : 1,872
    Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1,
       #2

    Check your BIOS. See how the Turbo Boost is set.

    Also, if set, the processor should clock down when not loaded.
    CPU C1E and CPU EIST
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  3. Posts : 68
    Windows Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
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    pbcopter said:
    Check your BIOS. See how the Turbo Boost is set.

    Also, if set, the processor should clock down when not loaded.
    CPU C1E and CPU EIST
    It is set enable. It will clock down when not loaded, just that do you think this feature necessary and will it damage my system etc?
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  4. Posts : 1,872
    Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1,
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    As long as your temperatures remain good, no, it will not harm your system.
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  5. Posts : 68
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    pbcopter said:
    As long as your temperatures remain good, no, it will not harm your system.
    Idle around < 49 C. Max load on gaming, rendering around < 80 C. Good thing? But I'm on Corsair H60 Water cooling, 40+ temp kinda high isn't? ;/
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  6. Posts : 1,872
    Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1,
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    The idle temps are a little high but the temp of 80C is up there. Does your CPU fan increase? How is it set?
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  7. Posts : 68
    Windows Ultimate x64
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       #7

    CPU fan running 4k+ RPM. 2 extra fans both running 1k+ RPM.

    Question : Setting clock speed lower will reduce temp?
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  8. Posts : 1,872
    Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1,
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    Yes it would.
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  9. Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
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    It`s supposed to throttle up, totally normal. But if you can set the throttle up speed to 3.6 it would help.

    What thermal paste do you use ?

    My 1st attempt at water cooling was the H60, I was not impressed with it at all.

    Just a suggestion.

    Thermaltake Water 3.0 Extreme S CLW0224-B Water Cooler - Newegg.com

    Arctic Silver Arctic Alumina 14g Premium Ceramic, Polysynthetic thermal compound AA-14G - Newegg.com
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  10. Posts : 68
    Windows Ultimate x64
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    AddRAM said:
    It`s supposed to throttle up, totally normal. But if you can set the throttle up speed to 3.6 it would help.

    What thermal paste do you use ?

    My 1st attempt at water cooling was the H60, I was not impressed with it at all.

    Just a suggestion.

    Thermaltake Water 3.0 Extreme S CLW0224-B Water Cooler - Newegg.com

    Arctic Silver Arctic Alumina 14g Premium Ceramic, Polysynthetic thermal compound AA-14G - Newegg.com
    I'm actually looking forward to Cooler Master Seidon 240M. Good thing?
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