i5 4690k @4.6, Asus Maximus VII Ranger O/C reviews
i5 4690k @4.6, Asus Maximus VII Ranger O/C reviews
Running i5 4690k on Maximus VII Ranger with the existing configuration.
Bus: 107
Multiplier: 43
Ram: 16 Gig Corsair Vengeance @ 1998Mhz
Coolermaster Hyper TX3
I haven’t adjusted any voltages in BIOS (kept auto or adaptive), but AI Suite indicates user-defined voltages, with the CPU at 1.325 and cache at 1.100.
Open hardware monitor shows core voltage between 0.928 and 0.944 even with Prime95 at 95%, and temperatures stay under 75°C.
The system appears stable. Should I lower the voltage manually or stick to current settings?
Also, is there potential for better performance if it’s not receiving the full 1.3V it claims? That would mean pushing it up to 4.8-5.0 while keeping stability in mind. Would that be practical, considering even the most demanding games use around 45% CPU?
I suggest lowering the bus speed back to 100mhz, as higher bus speeds impact many components beyond just the CPU, and then adjust the multiplier to 46. Your overclock appears effective with stable temperatures. However, exceeding the CPU's 4.6 limit is unlikely to yield significant benefits, as it will generate excessive heat.
I suggest lowering the bus speed back to 100mhz, as higher bus speeds impact many components beyond just the CPU, and then adjust the multiplier to 46. Your overclocking appears effective with stable temperatures. However, exceeding the CPU's 4.6 limit is unlikely to yield significant benefits, as it will generate excessive heat.