Is this voltage high?

[Devo234]

Hi guys
After abit of searching on ebay i came across a 2500k for £100. The seller said it was overclocked to 4.4 at 1.35v.
I dont know much about sandy cpus but this voltage seems high for that clock. Am i right or is that voltage normal for a sandy cpu?
Thanks in advance
Devin

 

[s3ns3]

no .

 

[vorticalbox]

Most people on forums say 1.4 and under is safe for 24/7

 

[SavageCupcake]

1.35 is what i run at for 4.4. 1.4v is the limit I think

 

[jamesriley94]

My old 2600k did 4.5ghz at 1.275/1.28v I believe, so it isn't great - but it'll obviously depend which board he was using.

1.35v is absolutely fine for it though.

 

[vorticalbox]

My old 2600k did 4.5ghz at 1.275/1.28v I believe, so it isn't great - but it'll obviously depend which board he was using.

1.35v is absolutely fine for it though.

Not just the board the chip as well.

 

[jamesriley94]

Not just the board the chip as well.

Yeah obviously - but that's what the OP is asking - 'is the chip a good clocker?'

 

[Noz_God]

it is abit high for the clock speed but not high for 24/7 use. Its all down to chip and MB

 

[NeverBackDown]

If you can get a good overclocking board then go for the 2500k... If you can't get a board then not worth it.

 

[Devo234]

Thanks for all the replies guys. Ive got a z77a g45 which ive heard are pretty good for overclocking....

So would you say its worth getting the chip or should i jus save abit more and get a 3570k?

 

[jamesriley94]

Thanks for all the replies guys. Ive got a z77a g45 which ive heard are pretty good for overclocking....

So would you say its worth getting the chip or should i jus save abit more and get a 3570k?

I'd go for a 3570k to be honest.

 

[Devo234]

Okay dude. I spose its mainly down to the architecture being better?

 

[jamesriley94]

Okay dude. I spose its mainly down to the architecture being better?

Erm
Well it's the same arch, just a smaller die. Only a couple % different in performance - but to me, it's worth it for the memory support, and it should hold it's value better.

 

[Devo234]

Ah yh thats right because ivy was a 'tock' wasnt it.
I didnt know about the mem support being better so i think based on everything ill wait and get a 3570k.

Thanks for all the help