Unlocking CPU Cores

[Stearnsy]

Is it a good idea to unlock my cpu cores? i have an i5 2500k 3.3 ghz
Will it risk damaging my computer?

[Gus Tarball]

There are no extra cores that can be unlocked in Intel CPUs. That can only be done with some AMD CPUs.

The K in Intel I5 and I7 CPU identifiication numbers indicates that the CPU can be overclocked to a degree without voiding the warranty.
If you want to know more about overclocking then google search 'overclocking cpu.

I don't recommend overclocking CPUs unless you can afford to replace a destroyed CPU.

[Prowlcorp]

It's already unlocked if it's a K

[Stearnsy]

it said i was only using one... i just went into system config

[Azza ☠]

Originally posted by Stearnsy:

it said i was only using one... i just went into system config

Using one for what? The Operating System? That is fine. Apps/Games will use the others.

[SundownKid]

Yeah, theres no such thing as unlocking cores for Intel CPUs. It will already use all your cores. You should overclock the 2500K if possible though for more performance.

[upcoast]

Unlocked is the multiplier the cores are just cores as in 4 cores no unlocking to be done.

http://www.overclockers.com/forums/showthread.php/693613-Beginners-How-to-set-your-25-6-700K-to-4-5Ghz

http://www.overclock.net/t/913294/step-by-step-overclocking-2500k-for-lamas

Some reading for you ^.

[Stearnsy]

im not going to be overclocking anything unless i can afford to buy a new one. same with my gpu

[_I_]

the only cores that were locked in on amd aii and pii dual/tri (x2/x3)
they are the quad dies, that have 1-2 disabled
they may have been disabled if they do not work, or to fill orders for lower core count cpus

intel i series celeron, pentium and i3 have 1 or 2 bad cores
even if they could enabled the cpu will not work correctly


the i5 2500k is safe to overclock
worst case, corrupt the os or thermal throttle