i5 3570k OC Temps

Question #1: Are these temps inline with what "should be" for an air OC? Using a Thermalright HR-02 Macho in "Push" config, Thermalright 140mm fan set to bios 'auto'

Vcore @ 1.168v

Question #2: Is HWMonitor accurate? I see a somewhat disconcerting spread of temps there.

Notables: I've got the front side of the case open to the air, so air flow is not a problem. Ambient is roughly 78F. Located in Dallas, Texas.


Mainboard: Asrock Z77 Extreme4
Case: Thermalright Element

Edit: Using Artic Silver paste

Looks like an Ivy with crappy intel TIM. Unless you delid it, that's about the best your gonna get.

Decent temps. Mine ran alot hotter.

Ok. Just wanting to make sure.

I know IBs run hot, it reminds me of my AXP Palomino overclocking days

atp1916 said:

Ok. Just wanting to make sure.

I know IBs run hot, it reminds me of my AXP Palomino overclocking days

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HWmonitor isn't a reliable source of measuring temps. Download core temps as that's your best bet.