Nuclear Posted May 14, 2011 Posted May 14, 2011 I picked up a new 2500k the other day and finally decided to put a system around it to start having some fun. I've only been playing with it for a few hours, but it's been quite fun and the 2500k is by far the easiest chip I've ever had when it comes to overclocking. Enough with the talking though, here you go... System Specs: - i5-2500k - Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD4 (B3) - GSkill 1600MHz CL6 - MSI HD 6950 (Shader Unlock) - Patriot 120GB SSD Cooling: - HWLabs GTS 240 Radiator - HWLabs SR1 120MM Radiator - EK Supreme HF - XSPC 750 H2O - 1/2" ID Tubing Started straight out for 4.5GHz. Vcore was set at 1.3v and vtt at 1.12v, everything else is auto. Temps are 29C at idle and 38C loaded during Prime95 blend test. That was easy enough, so next was 4.8GHz. It will boot at 4.8Ghz with 1.35v, but actually needs 1.4v to be set in BIOS due to vdroop. Temps are still great at 32C idle and 42C loaded, so it doesn't worry me. Next and last jump of the day was 5GHz. Again, the system will boot at 1.425v, but needs 1.45v to be stable and handle Prime95 blend testing and gaming. Temps rose a little to 35C idle and 48C loaded. Those temps are still within range so I'm happy. My temps are holding really well which leaves headroom for some more. I'm think 5.2GHz 24/7 will be possible if I can keep the vcore around 1.48v or so. I'll also be adding my other 6950 tonight to start having some benchmark fun, but for now its fun playing BFBC2 at 5.0GHz with a single 6950 Thanks and I'll keep this thread updated with my results. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redspeed93 Posted May 14, 2011 Posted May 14, 2011 That's nice! What is the price of your whole watercooling setup? (Just roughly) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuclear Posted May 14, 2011 Posted May 14, 2011 Roughly $350 for the water-cooling stuff. That's including fittings and small items but not fans. The fans add another $40 or so if you go with medium speed fans like I did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Posted May 14, 2011 Posted May 14, 2011 Damn...those new i7s really clock well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuclear Posted May 14, 2011 Posted May 14, 2011 Damn...those new i7s really clock well! The i7 is the 2600k, the 2500k is an i5 chip. The only difference is HT is available on the 2600k, which doesn't matter to me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishop245 Posted May 14, 2011 Posted May 14, 2011 make me want to drive the 18 hours to get my 2600K rig and have some overclocking fun while stuck in blytheville ar but my pump and rad wont be there til tuesday so i cant even til next weekend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_Capitan Posted May 14, 2011 Posted May 14, 2011 Ther's no way you're getting that low of temps on max load on prime95 blends tests. What are you using to measure your core temps? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackbrennan2008 Posted May 14, 2011 Posted May 14, 2011 Ther's no way you're getting that low of temps on max load on prime95 blends tests. What are you using to measure your core temps? 48c is prety cool under full load. It could be correct though. To be honest i've never checked what my chip loads at. Otherwise that's a nice 2500k you have there and it seems like it clocks very well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuclear Posted May 14, 2011 Posted May 14, 2011 Ther's no way you're getting that low of temps on max load on prime95 blends tests. What are you using to measure your core temps? I've used RealTemp, HWMonitor, and Gigabyte's Utility to measure temps. All are reporting within 1C of each other. I'm using some of the best radiators on the market with a very potent CPU block, and all of that is mixed in with 70F ambient temps (a plus of having a pregnant wife). I'm running a CPU only loop and have no plans to water-cool the cards in this rig. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zackhaf Posted May 14, 2011 Posted May 14, 2011 thats some pretty sweet stuff. makes me and my 1.8 GHz a little jealous Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_Capitan Posted May 14, 2011 Posted May 14, 2011 I've used RealTemp, HWMonitor, and Gigabyte's Utility to measure temps. All are reporting within 1C of each other. I'm using some of the best radiators on the market with a very potent CPU block, and all of that is mixed in with 70F ambient temps (a plus of having a pregnant wife). I'm running a CPU only loop and have no plans to water-cool the cards in this rig. Damn, that's very nice! I may need to upgrade my watercooling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuclear Posted May 15, 2011 Posted May 15, 2011 Thanks! I've never used HWLabs radiators before this build, but I've been thoroughly impressed with them. I wish I could fit a SR1 240MM in the top of my CM 690 II case but it's just too thick. I also wasn't sure about adding the extra 120MM radiator but it seems to really help add capacity to the system that I didn't have before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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