Checking if the i5 4690k can be overclocked with the Asrock Z97 Extreme 6 motherboard and Cool Master EVO 212.
Checking if the i5 4690k can be overclocked with the Asrock Z97 Extreme 6 motherboard and Cool Master EVO 212.
Current setup
CPU: i5 4690k @ 3.5ghz (stock)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme 6
GPU: MSI GTX 980 Ti
RAM: 16GB 1333MHz DDR3 RAM
Power Supply: XFX 850 watt
Cooler: Cooler Master 212 Evo Air Cooler
Sound Card: Creative Sound Blaster ZX
I have a solid system, just curious if upgrading to 4ghz or higher would be feasible without overheating. As a total beginner in overclocking, any advice would be greatly appreciated 😄
Adjust the voltage to 1.2v and apply a 40x multiplier, then conduct a stability test for several hours using medium to full loads to observe the temperatures. Based on these results, you can make further adjustments such as reducing the voltage or increasing the OC as needed. The target is around 70°C at 80% CPU usage, which should be achievable. Avoid exceeding 4.5Ghz or 1.25v unless you're certain, as higher values could risk CPU damage (though the risk is minimal). Looking at your motherboard and PC, 4.4Ghz should work as long as the CPU cooler maintains temperatures below 70°C at 80% load. Idle temps should stay between 25-30°C; if they rise, lower the OC.