How to over clock i5 4690k
How to over clock i5 4690k
So here’s the situation I’m facing—I’m just starting out with overclocking but my main goal is a small boost, not a huge jump. The current speed is 3.5 GHz, and I’d like to raise it to around 3.8 or 3.9. The main reason is that I play Arma, which is CPU-dependent, and I just wanted to improve performance a bit.
Here are my details:
ASRock H97M Pro4 LGA 1150 Intel H97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Motherboard
Gtx 970
8 GB of RAM
500-watt Corsair cooler
I5 4690K
For the CPU cooler, I just ordered the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus – a CPU cooler with 4 Direct Contact Heatpipes.
The questions are: Is it safe to do this? Are there any videos showing the process? Or would you mind asking here if someone has done it before? Thanks.
Steven_47 :
CX and thank you. What's the top CPU you could get that fits the LGA 1150 for that project? If you don't mind me asking. The i7 4790k is a good option. The CPU you already have works well for overclocking, but the H97 boards don't support it. You should look for a Z97 board instead. They all allow overclocking.
You have the incorrect motherboard for overclocking; you need a Z97 board. Check the relevant link for details. Also, Corsair 500w options vary in quality—some perform well while others may pose risks when overclocking.
Steven_47 :
CX and thank you. What's the top CPU you could get that fits the LGA 1150 for that project? If you don't mind me asking. The i7 4790k is a good option. The CPU you already have works well for overclocking, but the H97 boards don't support it. You should look for a Z97 board instead. They all allow overclocking.