4690k stuck @4.4Ghz..
4690k stuck @4.4Ghz..
Dear fellow tweakers ...,
I currently have an I5-4690k that's stable at 4.4Ghz and 1.2v for over six months. Recently, I purchased a new CPU cooler and plan to push it further to 4.6 or even 4.7Ghz. That’s my aim.
My target is running at around 4.6 or 4.7Ghz, but I frequently encounter BSODs or freezes. Even when adjusting the core voltage to 1.3V, it still fails because exceeding that limit can be problematic.
I haven’t adjusted the cache clock or voltage yet. Here’s a screenshot from my stress test at 4.4Ghz: https://i.imgur.com/Kx6W6O0.jpg
Details:
CPU cooler, Cryorig H5 Universal
CPU: I5 - 4690K
Motherboard: Z97-K
RAM: 2400MHz Corsair Vengeance Pro Gold
GPU: GTX 1070 G1 Gaming
Your ability to reach a high oc is influenced by how often you land on a good chip. I believe yours is about average.
geofelt :
How high you can oc is determined by your luck in getting a good chip.
I think yours is average.
Well i can get it @4,548Ghz.. But hmm i think i can achieve higher though..
🙁
Dani Geus :
geofelt :
How high you can oc is determined by your luck in getting a good chip.
I think yours is average.
Well i can get it @4,548Ghz.. But hmm i think i can achieve higher though..
🙁
Of course, you can, IF... you raise the vcore past safe levels.
How much do you really need that last multiplier?
geofelt :
Dani Geus :
Your OC height depends largely on your luck in landing a solid chip. I’d say yours is average. I can get it at 4,548Ghz, but I think there’s room for improvement. 😅
Of course, you’re capable if you push the vcore beyond safe limits.
How much of that multiplier do you really need?
I’m curious about the difference and the percentage of OC required for livestreaming and gaming. I’m currently running a stress test at 4.6GHz with 1.310v. Is that within safe limits? Max temperature is around 75C.
I believe it's sufficient.
Apply speedstep and adaptive voltage adjustments so that the vcore and multiplier decrease when the CPU is underutilized.
I believe it's safe enough.
Implementing speedstep and adaptive voltage will help reduce vcore and multiplier when the CPU is idle.
I’ll try it out. What should I set for the offset and max turbovcore?
I’m unsure if it will really help with livestreaming or gaming.
Also, any advice on cache frequency and voltage? It’s now at stock.
In windows, choose a balanced performance setting with a cpu range from around 20% to 100%.
In the bios, search for adaptive voltage options; names vary depending on the motherboard.
For other adjustments, I don’t experiment with them.
However, if you wish, look for an overclocking guide tailored to your specific motherboard.
In windows, choose a balanced performance with a cpu range from around 20% to 100%.
In the bios, search for something like adaptive voltage; names vary by motherboard.
For other options, I don’t experiment with them.
If you wish, look for an overclocking guide tailored to your specific motherboard.
Hmm, I followed what you mentioned about 20 - 100% in energy settings.
I’m not very familiar with these adaptive settings... And honestly, the hardware monitor is incorrect.
In cpu-Z you should notice a reduced multiplier and vcore when idle, and a full 100% under load.