Can Z97 Overclock?

xXPegasusXx
Junior Member

12-29-2016, 08:41 PM

This might sound like a simple question, but I was curious about whether I should opt for the 4670k, the 4670, or the best i5 Haswell available if you have more expertise. I’m looking at a GIGABYTE G1 Gaming GA-Z97X-Gaming 7 motherboard and wanted to know if stable overclocking is feasible with these parts. Thanks for your advice.

xXPegasusXx

12-29-2016, 08:41 PM #1

jxzuzuzo
Posting Freak

750

01-18-2017, 05:56 AM

Benmccardle suggested using a 4690K for better results. It should function well with Z97 chips, right? Yes, it requires an unlocked "K" SKU CPU and a Z series chipset motherboard for overclocking.

jxzuzuzo

01-18-2017, 05:56 AM #2

Benmccardle suggested using a 4690K for better results. It should function well with Z97 chips, right? Yes, it requires an unlocked "K" SKU CPU and a Z series chipset motherboard for overclocking.

Woodroffe
Junior Member

01-18-2017, 07:07 AM

Get a 4690K instead. You'll get a great OC.

Woodroffe

01-18-2017, 07:07 AM #3

Get a 4690K instead. You'll get a great OC.

Thunderfran
Member

01-18-2017, 12:08 PM

Request a 4690K version, it should function well with the Z97 chips, right?

Thunderfran

01-18-2017, 12:08 PM #4

Request a 4690K version, it should function well with the Z97 chips, right?

marshmallow826
Junior Member

01-24-2017, 12:06 PM

Benmccardle suggests using a 4690K for better results. It should function well with Z97 chips, right? Yes, it requires an unlocked "K" SKU CPU and a Z series chipset motherboard for overclocking.

marshmallow826

01-24-2017, 12:06 PM #5

Benmccardle suggests using a 4690K for better results. It should function well with Z97 chips, right? Yes, it requires an unlocked "K" SKU CPU and a Z series chipset motherboard for overclocking.