Assist you with the 4790k overclock voltage problem.
Assist you with the 4790k overclock voltage problem.
I followed the same instructions as the person mentioned, and CPU-Z says my CPU is using 1.76 volts.
However, hwinfo shows it's only 1.3 volts, which matches the setting I made.
Is there an issue with CPU-Z or something else happening?
I would prefer using HWinfo for this purpose—it displays minimum, maximum, and average voltage along with other key metrics. I only rely on cpu-z to verify RAM timings.
Running my 4790k at 1.322 under full load is fine, but many believe exceeding 1.3 could be risky. Unless you constantly fold or encode, or play for six hours daily, staying under 1.35 should suffice as per the poster. Just ensure adequate cooling if you plan to use 1.3 or higher with this model—it tends to get hot.
The system reports a stable voltage of 1.320 volts, which is excellent. However, the CPU doesn't show a Vcore reading. What voltage recommendation would be suitable for a 4790K? Also, what does CPU-Z indicate about the current setup?
It's odd since the display doesn't show the complete CPU model name. I recommend reinstalling CPU-Z using its newest version. Your 4790k can't function at 1.76V, which means it's not correct.
i just got the newest version and it keeps showing 1.301v all the time whether i'm idle or running at full load. is this the correct vcore voltage from my motherboard in hwinfo for the cpu?
I would prefer using HWinfo; it displays min, max and average voltage along with other key metrics such as Cache, SA, input voltage, etc. I only check RAM timings with cpu-z.
I'm running my 4790k at 1.322 at full load, but many believe exceeding 1.3 is risky. I think unless you constantly fold or encode, or play for 6 hours daily, it should be okay staying above 1.3. Just keep it under 1.35 as suggested in the previous post. Make sure you have adequate cooling if you plan to use 1.3 or higher with this model—it will get hot.