having overclock trouble
having overclock trouble
The multiplier is displaying 44 in CPUZ while the BIOS shows 46-47. It looks like the overclock isn't being applied properly.
Only use the built-in tools within Windows for changing settings. Incorrect adjustments such as wrong OC multiplier ratio, improper voltage, or bad Primary Timings will cause the changes to fail and reset to defaults. Avoid random modifications in the BIOS without understanding the impact. Follow the official OC instructions and methodology carefully. Familiarize yourself with your BIOS—there are many helpful videos on YouTube. If you encounter difficulties, specific assistance is available here.
Hi steedsofwar
I notice you're using the standard Bios configurations. When the CPU isn't under heavy load, its frequency reduces to conserve energy. You should monitor CPUz during system stress. Since you haven't enabled overclocking, your current BIOS settings are likely causing this behavior through Turbo boost. Consider installing AIDA64 stress tester and running a CPU test, or using HWMonitor for better insights.
Daniel Woodward :
Don't use Prime95 with a Devils Canyon 4790k, it can cause permanent damage to your CPU. That is why it is so hot.
Please give me more information. I know lots of people use this and recommend it. I don't know how to use other programmes.
MeanMachine41 :
I noticed you're using the standard Bios configurations.
When the CPU isn't active during high demand, its speed will decrease to conserve energy. You should monitor CPU usage with CPUz while the system is under load. Since you haven't enabled overclocking in Bios, your current default settings are likely causing this behavior through Turbo boost.
Consider installing AIDA64 stress tester and running a CPU test. HWMonitor is also a useful tool.
Are there any reasons why the overclock you configured in Bios isn't being applied in Windows? Why does it revert to the default?
I started with Windows and opened ASRock's 'Formula Drive' app. With cpu ratio at 46, cache ratio at 45, and BCLK at 100.0mhz, the clock speeds immediately reached 4.6ghz. This was achieved at a fixed vcore power of 1.2v with no adaptive changes, though I'm concerned about overheating under p95. While running prime95 v26 small FFT test in an ambient temperature of 21°C, my temperatures rose to a maximum of 81°C on a 78°C reading. All fans were running at full speed. The points are:
1. I favor BIOS overclocking but don’t understand why it doesn’t activate.
2. I want to lower the temperatures. Perhaps adjusting the voltage?
3. Or increase the multiplier at higher temps to make it worthwhile.
4. I need guidance on configuring adaptive so voltages can be reduced during idle.
Only use the built-in tools within Windows for changing settings. Incorrect adjustments such as wrong OC multiplier ratio, improper voltage, or bad Primary Timings will cause the changes to fail and reset to defaults. Avoid random modifications in the BIOS without understanding the impact. Follow the official OC instructions and methodology carefully. Familiarize yourself with your BIOS—there are many helpful videos on YouTube. If you encounter problems, specific assistance is available here.
If you adjust settings incorrectly, such as an improper OC multiplier ratio, wrong voltage, or bad primary timings, the OC will be rejected and revert to defaults. Avoid random changes in your BIOS without understanding the impact. Follow the official OC guide and methodology instead of attempting unrealistic changes all at once. Familiarize yourself with your BIOS—there are many YouTube videos that can assist. Specific assistance is available if you encounter problems. Thank you for your support and guidance. I appreciate it. I've been online reading and learning for about a month now. Did you notice the bios images I uploaded to Dropbox? Please let me know what went wrong. Also, have you seen my post above? I managed to overclock in Windows using a 46 multiplier. It handles the 10-minute small FFT test well despite the 80°C temperatures. How can I replicate this in my BIOS? I'm unsure what I did incorrectly.
Prime95 is a demanding synthetic tool that rapidly raises temperatures without sufficient cooling. I don't use it. It doesn't evaluate your sub-systems such as the GPU or DIMMs. Download the programs as mentioned in my earlier post. Reset your CMOS to the default settings and I can help with overclocking. It's advisable to begin with standard frequencies at stock speed, then check stability before making changes. This helps set a baseline for voltage and temperature measurements. Adaptive voltage is preferable for higher overclocks. We'll handle that together. Adjustments to voltage are essential for temperature management, and results vary based on your chip quality and IMC. I have your manual and can support you, but first I need to see the outcomes from a stress test at stock speed using AIDA64. It's a solid tester—run several tests, then share the CPU voltages and temperatures after 10 minutes of load. Capture the desktop screenshots at the 10-minute point and halt the test if temperatures hit 80°C.
Edit: Please check out this video from JaysTwocents:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRB22cx3EWo