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4670k overclock first timer

4670k overclock first timer

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Benny_Boy679
Member
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12-16-2016, 04:57 PM
#1
Check if your CPU is running overclocked or in turbo mode. In Task Manager it lists a max speed of 3.40GHz while your CPU is already at 4.29GHz when idle, and it appears in cpuz as well. You also want to know the recommended safe overclock for the 4670K with Coolermaster Hyper Evo 212.
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Benny_Boy679
12-16-2016, 04:57 PM #1

Check if your CPU is running overclocked or in turbo mode. In Task Manager it lists a max speed of 3.40GHz while your CPU is already at 4.29GHz when idle, and it appears in cpuz as well. You also want to know the recommended safe overclock for the 4670K with Coolermaster Hyper Evo 212.

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Lethalethan
Member
57
12-16-2016, 05:22 PM
#2
Kane_9:
Sohom :
You're asking about maximum speed on the side... right? Lol
That will always display the processor's stock max clock. Don't worry about that...
Sorry if I caused any concern.
So I'm fine and can begin stress testing with prime95 now? What should I monitor besides temperatures reaching around 80c to 85c?
Keep HWINFO running quietly in the background and constantly check the temps—never let them rise too high. Also, watch out for any errors or crashes during the test. I'd suggest turning off AVX2 while stress testing with prime95, as it can sometimes show overly high temperatures.
If the temperatures stay under 80°C during operation, you're good to proceed; a buffer of about 3 to 5 degrees seems reasonable.
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Lethalethan
12-16-2016, 05:22 PM #2

Kane_9:
Sohom :
You're asking about maximum speed on the side... right? Lol
That will always display the processor's stock max clock. Don't worry about that...
Sorry if I caused any concern.
So I'm fine and can begin stress testing with prime95 now? What should I monitor besides temperatures reaching around 80c to 85c?
Keep HWINFO running quietly in the background and constantly check the temps—never let them rise too high. Also, watch out for any errors or crashes during the test. I'd suggest turning off AVX2 while stress testing with prime95, as it can sometimes show overly high temperatures.
If the temperatures stay under 80°C during operation, you're good to proceed; a buffer of about 3 to 5 degrees seems reasonable.

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AlphaCrafter4
Junior Member
10
12-17-2016, 12:15 PM
#3
I don't notice any issues... Recheck the task manager... Ensure High performance mode is enabled in power settings on Windows.
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AlphaCrafter4
12-17-2016, 12:15 PM #3

I don't notice any issues... Recheck the task manager... Ensure High performance mode is enabled in power settings on Windows.

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12-24-2016, 04:10 PM
#4
Sohom:
I don't notice any issues... Recheck the task manager again... Ensure High performance mode is enabled in power settings on Windows.
Yes, the task manager displays it as 4.29ghz constant while showing "max speed 3.40ghz".
I'm using a gigabyte z97 sli mobile card.
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CaptainJacob13
12-24-2016, 04:10 PM #4

Sohom:
I don't notice any issues... Recheck the task manager again... Ensure High performance mode is enabled in power settings on Windows.
Yes, the task manager displays it as 4.29ghz constant while showing "max speed 3.40ghz".
I'm using a gigabyte z97 sli mobile card.

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_Chris_MC_
Member
117
12-24-2016, 05:45 PM
#5
Oh yeah, it means showing the highest speed your processor can reach... don't worry about that.
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_Chris_MC_
12-24-2016, 05:45 PM #5

Oh yeah, it means showing the highest speed your processor can reach... don't worry about that.

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Mattlinn
Junior Member
16
12-24-2016, 06:37 PM
#6
Sohom is asking about the maximum speed setting on the side and mentions not worrying about the processor's stock max clock. She also wants to know what else to monitor besides temperatures reaching around 80-85°C.
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Mattlinn
12-24-2016, 06:37 PM #6

Sohom is asking about the maximum speed setting on the side and mentions not worrying about the processor's stock max clock. She also wants to know what else to monitor besides temperatures reaching around 80-85°C.

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magiccheese7
Junior Member
16
12-25-2016, 02:51 AM
#7
Kane_9:
Sohom :
You're asking about maximum speed on the side... right? Lol 😛
That will always display your processor's stock max clock. Don't worry about that...
Sorry if I caused any concern.
So I'm fine and can begin stress testing with prime95 now? What should I monitor besides temperatures reaching around 80c to 85c?
Keep HWINFO running quietly in the background and constantly check the temps—never let them rise too high. Also, watch out for any errors or crashes during the test.
I recommend turning off AVX2 while stress testing with prime95, as it can sometimes show overly high temperatures.
If the temperatures stay under 80°C during operation, you're good to proceed; a buffer of about 3-5 degrees Celsius would be ideal.
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magiccheese7
12-25-2016, 02:51 AM #7

Kane_9:
Sohom :
You're asking about maximum speed on the side... right? Lol 😛
That will always display your processor's stock max clock. Don't worry about that...
Sorry if I caused any concern.
So I'm fine and can begin stress testing with prime95 now? What should I monitor besides temperatures reaching around 80c to 85c?
Keep HWINFO running quietly in the background and constantly check the temps—never let them rise too high. Also, watch out for any errors or crashes during the test.
I recommend turning off AVX2 while stress testing with prime95, as it can sometimes show overly high temperatures.
If the temperatures stay under 80°C during operation, you're good to proceed; a buffer of about 3-5 degrees Celsius would be ideal.