i5 2500k + mobo questions!

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So what title says i was wondering is
i5 2500K+ ASROCK P67 PRO3 B3 Good combo?
What is UEFI bios?
Is there one button OC (fixes voltages and stable temps)
Thanks in advance

[ayako]

Yes.
UEFI is Unified Extensible Firmware Interface. It is fancier than the standard BIOS of the past, and replaces some portions of BIOS (like for configuration and such, BIOS still performs POST and such)
Yes.

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The mobo is pretty cheap 125 euro so i was considering getting that since im not interested in SLI/Crossfire

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It performs similar to the asus p8p67 for a slightly lower cost so yes it's a good choice

[ayako]

Yep, and

The last feature that left us smiling is the Auto Overclocking feature. While it's not as nuanced as ASUS' TurboV EVO solution, the ASRock presets here are rock solid and allow users to maximize their CPU in a matter of seconds, taking out the guesswork of overclocking. Finding the right combination of voltages, settings, and speeds is no longer necessary. Just a couple quick clicks of a mouse and you've got the maximum boost your CPU will allow.

http://www.pureoverclock.com/review.php?id=1194&page=11

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Awesome ty :P

[ayako]

If you're looking to overclock look into getting a good aftermarket cooler, esp for the 2500K.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103065
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835185147
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835608018

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i wanna achive like 4.3-4.5 on stock if its not possible ill get a hyper 212 :P 22 euro for such cooler is insane i hear ;P

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So what title says i was wondering is
i5 2500K+ ASROCK P67 PRO3 B3 Good combo?

Revision B3 is great
Nice improve in World of Warcraft by the way.
Mine is cooled by a Prolimatech Armageddon & 2 140CM


UEFI is just the "new" bios.

[ayako]

i wanna achive like 4.3-4.5 on stock if its not possible ill get a hyper 212 :P 22 euro for such cooler is insane i hear ;P

Very easily done, you can probably get 4.8 on auto easily.

[Asera]

I miss classic BIOS already. I don't even use the mouse in my UEFI.

[ayako]

I miss classic BIOS already. I don't even use the mouse in my UEFI.

I know right? Ew... clicking :P

I'd love more on-the-fly changes from inside Windows/Linux via a gui too

[Cilraaz]

Very easily done, you can probably get 4.8 on auto easily.

Not on the stock cooler you won't. 4.5GHz is probably pushing it. For me, 4.6GHz @ 1.335v yields low 70s°C in a Prime95 Blend, let alone a IBT run with the new linpack. There are pretty much two rules to overclocking Sandy Bridge:

1. Don't do it on the stock heatsink
2. Don't use an auto-overclocker (most push WAY too much vCore)

[BicycleMafioso]

Not on the stock cooler you won't. 4.5GHz is probably pushing it. For me, 4.6GHz @ 1.335v yields low 70s°C in a Prime95 Blend, let alone a IBT run with the new linpack. There are pretty much two rules to overclocking Sandy Bridge:

1. Don't do it on the stock heatsink
2. Don't use an auto-overclocker (most push WAY too much vCore)

3. Don't touch the BCLK. Bad things can and will happen, and there's really no need for it.

[ayako]

Not on the stock cooler you won't. 4.5GHz is probably pushing it. For me, 4.6GHz @ 1.335v yields low 70s°C in a Prime95 Blend, let alone a IBT run with the new linpack. There are pretty much two rules to overclocking Sandy Bridge:

1. Don't do it on the stock heatsink
2. Don't use an auto-overclocker (most push WAY too much vCore)

I suggested a cooler earlier ;P

If you're looking to overclock look into getting a good aftermarket cooler, esp for the 2500K.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103065
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835185147
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835608018

He can use auto to have the clocks set then slowly dial back the vCore.

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So how will i find a stable OC with good temps ^^? i wanna put at like 4Ghz on stock if that satisfy my needs ill leave it there will it be possible on stock?

[BicycleMafioso]

So how will i find a stable OC with good temps ^^? i wanna put at like 4Ghz on stock if that satisfy my needs ill leave it there will it be possible on stock?

You put the multiplier a 40, turn off auto on a whole lot of things, boot up, tell if it's stable with stress-programs. It probably isn't.
I like this video, it seems informative enough about Sandy Bridge in-general, and overclocking with it; LINK.
I haven't done it first-hand with the Sandy Bridges, although I've built a system for a guy who wanted to keep it at stock.

[Asera]

For me, 4.6GHz @ 1.335v yields low 70s°C in a Prime95 Blend, let alone a IBT run with the new linpack.

Linpack for me at 4.6/1.345v is like... 85 celcius. xD

P95 blend is about the same. Weird cause my cooler isn't nearly as good as yours.

[Fuzzykins]

Not on the stock cooler you won't. 4.5GHz is probably pushing it. For me, 4.6GHz @ 1.335v yields low 70s°C in a Prime95 Blend, let alone a IBT run with the new linpack. There are pretty much two rules to overclocking Sandy Bridge:

1. Don't do it on the stock heatsink
2. Don't use an auto-overclocker (most push WAY too much vCore)

My i5 2300 pushes 1.6 on the vCore with TurboBoost. Naturally, I've got a shit motherboard and I can't change it. >.>

Anywhoo, if you're really into overclocking it, people are getting 4.8~5.0's with the H70. If you have an extra pile of money laying around.

[Saithes]

My i5 2300 pushes 1.6 on the vCore with TurboBoost. Naturally, I've got a shit motherboard and I can't change it. >.>

Anywhoo, if you're really into overclocking it, people are getting 4.8~5.0's with the H70. If you have an extra pile of money laying around.

Nah I doubt it actually pushes 1.6v... most likely reading your DRAM Voltage for your VCore.

Linpack for me at 4.6/1.345v is like... 85 celcius. xD

P95 blend is about the same. Weird cause my cooler isn't nearly as good as yours.

4.6/1.32v 55-57°C load Haha.. Some CPU's react differently to voltage as well as different ambients