new pc build multibox gamer

[Apps]

I dunno about the analogy, but I'll concede, maybe not go for full OCing. To each their own.

I did check with the service manager about OCing the unlocked 2600K. His statement was that it was unlocked from the factory; provided maximum safe levels of v and heat are ok, and not to exceed. I read a lot before selecting a chip. In the end. Given the tech changes so fast, I don't want to regret a $300 purchase for any reason, when there is only $100 in the way. I.e. $220 now, regret, $320 later, is $220 more than I would've spent.

The voltage it takes to get to that frequency is not safe for the chip 24-7.

Granted I only get to play for a few hrs a day and seldom on Saturdays. I've not seen any heat issues from the chip yet.... yet. Its been 3 months. I'll let everyone know when (if) it dies. But I don't see that happening. I'm currently sitting at 1.31v. So long as Im under the 1.5v or 1.55v (OMG setting could be harmful)

Ref: http://www.overclock.net/t/910467/th...ormance-review

Besides, If this is my hobby, If I blow it, then I'll just go get another one and learn a lesson... but Im gonna have fun in the mean time

Anyway, as I said, I'll concede. My willingness to wreck a ferrari doesnt mean others should too.

[MiRai]

Mirai's favorite chart is why I chose the i5. I'm not convinced that the 50% increase in cost of the processor would have been offset by an appreciable difference in performance. Especially after giving it a mild overclock.

This little test shows more while multiboxing comparing what you can expect from a 2500K vs a 2600K @ 4.6GHz. Granted it's while 10-boxing but, that just means you're allowed more head room for better video settings while 5-boxing.

Granted I only get to play for a few hrs a day and seldom on Saturdays. I've not seen any heat issues from the chip yet.... yet. Its been 3 months.

Which program are you using to monitor heat? Here are my temps @ 4.8GHz on aftermarket air cooling (not what I would call good temps for everyday use):

I'm currently sitting at 1.31v. So long as Im under the 1.5v or 1.55v (OMG setting could be harmful)

There is no way that you're running 5.1GHz at 1.31 volts. You can see in the pic below that while I'm under load at 4.4GHz I'm using 1.29v:




That would mean that it takes you .02v more to reach the golden overclocking number of 5GHz -- No way. I had to pump 1.45v into my chip to get IBT to do a single pass @ 4.8GHz. I already know that I don't have a "cherry" chip but, my results aren't that bad. These are, for the most part, typical results:

https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?...0E&w=100&h=375

Besides, If this is my hobby, If I blow it, then I'll just go get another one and learn a lesson... but Im gonna have fun in the mean time

And that's exactly why I made this post. I'm definitely not saying don't have fun with your hardware. If you can easily afford a replacement, live it up and do what you want! However, the way I read your initial post in this thread was that 5GHz is common on a voltage that most hardware people would consider 'safe' for every day use... when it isn't.