CPU Overclocking situation
CPU Overclocking situation
I have been trying to overclock my CPU (i5 4690k) and have a few problems. I got it up to 4.3 GHz, but i know i can do better. I actually got it to 4.4 but a few seconds after i started stress testing it blue screened. I think the problem is my fan curve. When i go to change it in the BIOS it just makes temps warmer. Now when i change it i make (what i think) lower temps having higher fan speeds. For example if the normal is 100 degrees=100% fan speed i would make it something like 90 degrees=100% fan speed, and would do it for all 4 of the points i can. This just seems to make the temps warmer though. The second issue is I think i could get a higher OC if the fan sped up faster. In the Prime95 stress test the CPU usage jumps to 100% as soon as i start it. The fan takes around 30 seconds(as an estimate) to actually reach 100%, but as soon as it does the temps fall. I would appreciate any help, thanks!
P.S. This is my first time trying to Overclock
Update: I thought the 4.3 GHz was pretty stable but i just got the BSoD twice in a row, the first time i was playing a game and the second i was just trying to open google chrome right after I restarted from the last BSoD
I began with the same heat sink, seems you've got it installed properly. If you aim to boost your overclock further, perhaps look for a larger heat sink. Would you consider adjusting your BIOS settings to set fans at maximum while testing? A 30-second fan spin suggests you might need a replacement fan. I'd aim for a stable version of 4.2 and build from there.
If you're encountering BSOD, increasing the CPU core voltage might help, though it could also increase the temperature. I believe the issue was related to heat. The point where it throttles is supposed to be 100 degrees, but once it reached that temperature, the problem occurred.
If you're experiencing BSOD, increasing the CPU core voltage might help, but it could also raise the temperature. I believe the issue was related to heat. The point where throttling starts is supposed to be around 100 degrees, but once it hits that temperature, the BSoD appears. What type of heatsink are you using? If you're seeing a blue screen, you might need to stabilize the voltage—possibly adjusting the multiplier settings to around 4.2 for stability. More voltage generates more heat, which can shorten your CPU's lifespan. A quality heatsink is crucial when overclocking.
If you're experiencing BSOD, increasing the CPU core voltage might help, though it could also raise temperatures. I believe the issue was related to overheating. The threshold for throttling is around 100 degrees, but once it reached that point, the BSoD appeared. What heatsink are you using? If you're seeing a blue screen, you may need to stabilize the voltage or adjust the multiplier settings—perhaps a value of 4.2 would work better. More voltage generates more heat, which can shorten CPU lifespan if pushed too far. A quality heatsink is crucial for overclocking. I use the Hyper 212 EVO, though I might have misconfigured the fan or placed it incorrectly. The fan should be on the right side to push air through the heatsink toward the case exhaust.
I began with the same heat sink, seems you've got it installed properly. If you aim to boost your overclock further, consider looking for a larger heat sink. Would it help if you adjust your BIOS settings and set the fans to maximum during testing? A 30-second fan spin suggests you might need a new fan. I'd recommend targeting a 4.2 stable and then moving from there.