i5 4690k 4.5GHZ 1.225V
i5 4690k 4.5GHZ 1.225V
Hello everyone, I recently began experimenting with overclocking using a 30$~ cooler from my country. At first, I set the core and voltage to 4.2ghz and 1.2v, then increased it to 4.5ghz and 1.225v. My Aida 64 temps were around 65-70°C, possibly a bit higher or lower. Do you think I was lucky with my chip or pushed it too much? Please share your thoughts!
It depends on the stability of the system. Right now it runs at 4.5Ghz/1.3 volts, which works for Battlefield 1 because of its overclocking capabilities. For other games, I can achieve stability at 4.6Ghz/1.295v, but anything below 0.1Ghz is not practical. This suggests you have a high-quality chip.
It depends on the stability of the system. Right now it runs at 4.5Ghz/1.3 volts, which works for Battlefield 1 because of its overclocking capabilities. For other games, I can achieve stability at 4.6Ghz/1.295v, but anything below 0.1Ghz is not practical. This suggests you have a high-quality chip.
After some time, I managed to stabilize 4.5GHZ at 1.2V and it functions perfectly. I switched the voltage to Adaptive, which improved stability significantly.
Airex:
If you're unsure, perform a stress test overnight to be certain. Some think a stable system is like "well it hasn't crashed on me yet," while others compare 24+ hours of testing to prime95 for stability.
I've been using it for three days now and ran an 8-hour Aida64 that day I overclocked, and it didn't crash on me yet.
I also own a [email protected] with similar voltage levels. It doesn’t require much attention. I play in 1440p with ultra settings at 144hz and gsync turned on. Has it been stable? I’ve had this setup for a few years now...it’s been running continuously. It’s been in use since it arrived, and it’s always kept cool. Thermalright Mux-120 usually stays around 50c under full load. I plan to replace the lid and install a custom water loop for my new Thermaltake p3 case, aiming to push it higher.
CPU model is 10284, single-threaded score is 2703.
MSI z97 Gaming 5
Gskill Trident X 2400
EVGA GTX 1070 SC reaching 2113mhz GPU 4265mhz memory
Samsung 850 Evo 500gb
A fairly old Crucial SSD 120gb (back when they were released and they were expensive! haha!)
Thermalright Mux-120 – honestly, one of the top coolers available...I don’t know why people keep saying it gets too hot...my case is open though, it’s always been that way.
PSU: Best buy special Thermaltake smart 650w...definitely a good upgrade since it was a last-minute fix after an old 450w PSU failed.
It seems pretty normal for an i5 to hit 4.5ghz.