Could a h60 handle a 4790k at 4.8ghz?
Could a h60 handle a 4790k at 4.8ghz?
I'm eager and need solutions right away.
I'm running a hyper t4 with push and pull settings on an i7 4790k @4.7 GHz, with 1.353v on core and 45x 1.345 v uncore. It's stable, but under heavy load it throttles and reaches 100c after just two minutes of stress testing.
My question: should I upgrade to a Corsair H60 AIO? If yes, can I run a 4.8 ghz OC while keeping the voltage at 1.4 or higher for stable performance at reasonable temperatures? Or at least aim for 4.7 GHz below 80°C?
Things to think about: a hyper 212x and Noctua are out of reach due to availability or cost, compared to the H60. My main board is an Asus H81M-C, which isn't ideal for OC. I plan to upgrade to an 8700k or 9700k in a year. I'm not a complete beginner in overclocking, but any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I own the H100 but it struggles at higher settings...unless you avoid pushing it too far.
If the issue involves just the single fan, I have an extra one from Cooler Master. I noticed the cryo unit, it seems too large for my board and might affect the RAM.
There is an option to test the cutout design online, without purchasing it.
I conducted additional research and discovered that the performance improvement from 4.7 to 4.8 is minimal (only 2-8 fps in most games). Many users who overclocked other processors using the h60 found it sufficient to maintain 4.7 at voltages below 85c above the throttle mark. Certain charts indicated it could outperform a Hyper 212x by 2-3 c, which aligns with what I'm looking for.
My h60 arrived today, and it is just what I needed. At 4.7ghz 1.351v it peaked at 71c while playing monster hunter on high, but stabilized at 65c. I've tested 4.8ghz 1.451v just for fun and it managed to maintain below 75c, but it started to power throttle. If anyone have any doubt that this wc can hold a high oc, here's your answer.