Check if the case fits for the overclocked i5 4690K.
Check if the case fits for the overclocked i5 4690K.
Hi everyone,
I was wondering if it's possible to overclock my CPU. I'm considering the cooler master hyper 212x and want to know if everything will fit in my case. I'm new to this process and building computers.
I've also heard about the silicon lottery, so if I can achieve a high overclock, what should I expect with this CPU cooler? A 4GHZ?
Details: GTX 970, i5 4690k, motherboard Z97-P, case NZXT Source S340 Mid tower. I think I have a 500watt PSU but I'm not sure.
the cooler should fit your case, but verify your power supply if it's low quality—using it could risk hardware damage through overclocking. the exact performance depends on factors like cpu, ambient temperatures, and case airflow, making it difficult to predict specific numbers. you'll need to determine the right values through testing.
the cooler should fit your case, but verify your power supply if it's low quality—using it could risk hardware damage through overclocking. the exact performance depends on factors like cpu, ambient temperatures, and case airflow, making it difficult to predict specific numbers. you'll need to determine the right values through testing.
With decent airflow and that cooler, depending on your luck you can get somewhere between 4.2 to 4.4GHZ. I had mine running fine on 4.3 Ghz with a H7 which is very similar with no issues.