Check if your system meets the requirements for the OC i7-4790K.
Check if your system meets the requirements for the OC i7-4790K.
Hello everyone!
I recently upgraded my old PC with an Intel Core i7-4790K. It was originally equipped with an i5-4590 at 3.3 GHz, which wasn’t sufficient for MS Flight Simulator X. Here are my current details:
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary
GPU: nVidia GeForce GTX 960 2GB OC
RAM: Kingston 8GB HyperX Fury (2x4GB)
Power Supply: Seasonic 450W Gold
Case: Zalman Z3 Plus
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K
Cooler: CoolerMaster Hyper 103
SSD: Kingston HyperX Fury 250 GB
HDD: Basic WD 1 TB
The simulator is quite CPU-heavy, so I’m planning to overclock it. Since this is my first time doing that, I’ll research thoroughly. My aim is to reach around 5 GHz or get close.
I’m wondering if this setup is adequate. Should I test the cooler first? If it fails, should I replace it? Or could the CPU be at risk? Also, if the cooler isn’t enough, which cooler would you suggest—air or water? Just remember, I’m still learning and not a wealthy person.
Thanks in advance for any advice!
Tomas
The ASRock H97 Anniversary cannot be overclocked; a Z97 board would be required for that.
Oh no, that's disappointing. I was expecting it. I should have purchased the i7-4790 without the K.
Not at all. The 4790k maintains a 400mhz clock edge compared to the standard 4790. Think of it as being pre-overclocked already.
That's essentially the way turbo functions, and you can't override it using that motherboard. The built-in cooler is sufficient.