OC i7 2600k

[khronox1976]

hello, companions! I wanted to ask you a question: I recently built the following computer for a friend (sorry for the long list below):

• Asus Maximus IV GENE-Z/GEN3 motherboard
• Intel Core i7 2600K processor
• G.Skill Ares DDR3 1600 2x4Gb memory
• Xigmatek Aegir SD128264 fan
• Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB HDD
• Silverstone TJ08-E case
• Seasonic X-660w power supply
• Sapphire Radeon HD 7770 1GB GDDR5 graphics card
• Sony Ad-7280s 24x DVD burner
• Tacens Ventus Ice II 120mm case fan
  and the question is: could I do a stable OC to 4.4GHz on the processor or would there be a conflict or impossibility due to some component of the equipment described above.
  I trust your good clinical knowledge, hehe. and thanks in advance, goodbye!

[Obione]

The components are good although the heatsink may fall short if you get a power-hungry CPU that asks for more than 1.3v or even less, if it gets warm in summer and at full load it can reach temperatures that are not recommended for some cores.

[khronox1976]

well it could be the cpu fan: by demanding that extra effort from the processor, in anticipation of summer arriving and the high temperatures usually found in my area... i should opt for another one perhaps more suitable: what alternative would you recommend (remember that it's a micro-ATX system in terms of dimensions) to cool the processor??? the noctua nhc-14 could be good for example because of its horizontal position, right, although ultimately it's not far from the general dimensions of the typical "tower" fan...

thanks for the attention, Obione!