Could enhancing the motherboard improve the benefits of overclocking?

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Could enhancing the motherboard improve the benefits of overclocking?

Could enhancing the motherboard improve the benefits of overclocking?

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g_ft
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12-20-2016, 04:57 PM

#1

I have a [delidded] 4770K running at 4.4 GHz with an overclock of 4.4 GHz. To hit this speed I need at least 1.3v, but my CPU only boots at 4.5 GHz and then crashes under load. My NH-D15 cooler is powerful, yet setting it to 1.4 would cause overheating. My motherboard is a Z87 G45 Gaming board. Would upgrading to a better Z97 motherboard help? If so, which ones are recommended under $200?

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g_ft

12-20-2016, 04:57 PM #1

I have a [delidded] 4770K running at 4.4 GHz with an overclock of 4.4 GHz. To hit this speed I need at least 1.3v, but my CPU only boots at 4.5 GHz and then crashes under load. My NH-D15 cooler is powerful, yet setting it to 1.4 would cause overheating. My motherboard is a Z87 G45 Gaming board. Would upgrading to a better Z97 motherboard help? If so, which ones are recommended under $200?

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Seoulsib
Member

192

01-10-2017, 10:40 PM

#2

think about it this way: even with more money, would an extra 100-200mhz really make a difference? Haswell hasn't really pushed his limits much before. I'm lucky because my 4770k only reached around 4.2ghz at 1.3v. as blackbird mentioned, it's hard to say if your performance is limited by the board or the CPU. Probably the CPU is the bigger bottleneck. Don't waste your time or resources on this. It's not worth it.

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Seoulsib

01-10-2017, 10:40 PM #2

think about it this way: even with more money, would an extra 100-200mhz really make a difference? Haswell hasn't really pushed his limits much before. I'm lucky because my 4770k only reached around 4.2ghz at 1.3v. as blackbird mentioned, it's hard to say if your performance is limited by the board or the CPU. Probably the CPU is the bigger bottleneck. Don't waste your time or resources on this. It's not worth it.

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Nejc007
Senior Member

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01-12-2017, 09:46 PM

#3

No assurance could be provided that a better OC would result from using a higher-quality board.

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Nejc007

01-12-2017, 09:46 PM #3

No assurance could be provided that a better OC would result from using a higher-quality board.

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paulot2014
Junior Member

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01-13-2017, 12:17 AM

#4

think about it this way: even with more money, would an extra 100-200mhz really make a difference? Haswell hasn’t really pushed his limits much before. I’m lucky because my 4770k only reached around 4.2ghz at 1.3v. As blackbird mentioned, it’s hard to say if your performance is limited by the board or the CPU. Probably the CPU is the bigger bottleneck. Don’t waste your time or resources on this. It’s not worth it.

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paulot2014

01-13-2017, 12:17 AM #4

think about it this way: even with more money, would an extra 100-200mhz really make a difference? Haswell hasn’t really pushed his limits much before. I’m lucky because my 4770k only reached around 4.2ghz at 1.3v. As blackbird mentioned, it’s hard to say if your performance is limited by the board or the CPU. Probably the CPU is the bigger bottleneck. Don’t waste your time or resources on this. It’s not worth it.

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ayapasdepb
Member

128

01-19-2017, 12:22 AM

#5

Alright fellas. Thanks for your answers.
At least I know what to spend my money on now instead of a newer motherboard lol. Getting myself a better gaming chair now
😀

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ayapasdepb

01-19-2017, 12:22 AM #5

Alright fellas. Thanks for your answers.
At least I know what to spend my money on now instead of a newer motherboard lol. Getting myself a better gaming chair now
😀