Safe Voltages for Core i3 540?

[Yamcha]

Hi Guys,

Anyone know the safe voltages for a Core i3 540? I've got mines at 4.41GHZ (Prime 95 Stable - 9Hrs) I want to push it further but I'm worried about what the safe voltages are for this processor..

If anyone knows, it would really help me out :)

Thanks!

[rjbarker]

Just go to the Intel Home Page and look it up ......they'll have spec sheet for that Processor, with all Recommended Max Voltages.

[_dangtx_]

Intel® Core

for the lazy :p

that 1.4 is on air.

[Rasparthe]

I've heard guys going as high as 1.6 on the i3s but I can't see that being 24/7 voltages but from my research on the chip while I was deciding on which 1156 to buy that it even does 1.5 easily and safely but of course going outside of Intel's specs is at your own risk.

[rjbarker]

Intel® Core

for the lazy :p

that 1.4 is on air.

Thanks Dan ....I was too lazy to provide the link.....

[_dangtx_]

no worries :p

stock cooler ~1.4 is ok. ~1.5 you need like a cm212 or close. ~1.6 or more on water or if you dont care. trouble is some of the lower end h55/p55 boards dont do too well above 1.4.

good part is these chippies are made to take a beating, so go for it!!!

[gingerbee]

clarkdale's i wouldn't go above 1.4 on air at all remember the core is 32nm Electromigration is easier to do then on 45nm justmy2cents. only the gpu and imc are 45nm. i was able to get mine as high as 4.4 4.5 under safe voltage so do you really need any more.

[Yamcha]

Thanks for response guys, lol I totally forgot about this thread :P I am using an aftermarket cooler, and I've decided to leave it at 4.41GHZ for now.. I feel tempted to push it further, but I'd hate to have it die on me :P..