Consider whether upgrading your i5 4690k will improve performance based on your needs.
Consider whether upgrading your i5 4690k will improve performance based on your needs.
Of course... that explains why you chose the "K".
The stock cooler is fine until a certain limit.
Just slowly raise the multiplier.
Try with occt – the test stops at 85°C.
Keep an eye on vcore and maintain it under 1.30v.
Using a good cooling case with the stock cooler will help you perform well.
Yes, you might need an aftermarket cooler to reach your full potential.
Of course... that explains why you chose the "K".
The stock cooler is fine until a certain limit.
Just slowly raise the multiplier.
Try with occt – the test stops at 85°C.
Keep an eye on vcore and maintain it below 1.30v.
Using a good cooling case with the stock cooler will help you perform well.
Yes, you might need an aftermarket cooler to reach your full potential.
You don't have to if that's what you're aiming for. The fan seems adequate for a light setup, but if you want more power I'd choose something stronger.
In truth, pushing the system beyond its limits would be more about enjoyment than necessity. If you had an older machine, you'd be trying to squeeze extra life or performance from it before upgrading. Still, it's an interesting challenge.
You can even push the stock cooler further if you maintain low voltages – I’m at 1.14V Vcore.
My CPU might run significantly higher than 4.2GHz, but I’m constrained by the cooler and power phases on the motherboard.
For me, it isn’t worth the extra cost to reach a faster speed… going from 4.2 to 4.5GHz would only provide about a 6% boost.