i5 4690k OC is underway, monitoring temperatures and voltages.
i5 4690k OC is underway, monitoring temperatures and voltages.
Hey Guys
ive been attempting to OC my i5 4690k the past few days
here is my progress
Equipment:
CPU- i5 4690K
MoBo- MSI Z97 Gaming 7
Cooler - Deepcool Lucifer v2
PSU- Seasonic M12ii 850W
GPU- MSI GTX 970
I followed the general instructions such as next boot, apply to all cores, ratio mode at dynamic , CPU Voltage Mode Adaptive etc..
Softwares used:
CPU Z
Real Temp
Stress Test- Aida 64 (v5.60.3700) with stress CPU , FPU and Cache
Ive been able to hit a 4.5Ghz
but im still running into problems taking it further
4690Ks are known to easily achieve 4.6Ghz if im not wrong
Here are my results:
PS: temps are of the single hottest core
Stress Test without OC: 30mins
Max Core Voltage- 1.064v
Temps- Min 28 Max 54
OC 4.2 Ghz
Core Ratio- [email protected]
Ring Ratio- [email protected]
Stress Test : 15mins
Temps- Min 30 Max 58
OC 4.3Ghz
Core Ratio- [email protected]
Ring Ratio- [email protected]
Stress Test: 20minutes
Temps- Min 31 Max 63
OC 4.4Ghz
Core Ratio- [email protected]
Ring Ratio- [email protected]
Stress Test:15 minutes
Temps- Min 31 Max 67
OC 4.5Ghz(attempted with default ring ratio to see if it can achieve 4.5)
Core [email protected]
Ring Ratio- [email protected]
Stress test- 30 minutes
Temps- Min30 Max 72
OC 4.5Ghz
Core Ratio- [email protected]
Ring Ratio- [email protected]
Stress Test: 10 mins
Temps- Min 29 Max 75
PS- in the last attempt the core voltage consumed went up to 1.288v as opposed to 1.255v when the ring ratio was increased to 41. why is that?
This did not happen the previous tests
does increasing ring also increase the core voltage consumption?
a question about ring ratio
how important is ring ratio?
how much of an effect does it have on gaming performance?
how much of a gap is ideal betwen core ratio and ring ratio?
and i know that anything under 1.3v is a safe core volatge
what is the limit for ring?
and how can i monitor it in desktop?
CPU-Z lets me monitor core volage but how do i know what the adaptive voltage mode is doing to my Ring Voltage?
I dint attempt 4.6Ghz because 4.5 was already consuming 1.288v and i dint want to exceed 1.3v
another thing ive noticed is that your silicon lottery is more important than your quality of cooling
what i mean by that is the say my CPU is consuming 1.288v for a 4.5Ghz OC and the temps are well within acceptable limits
and even if i had something like a NH-D15 or a good AIO liquid cooler my CPU would still consume the same voltage
please let me know if the above statement is incorrect
Can i do any tweaks to improve my OC i.e reduce reduce temps or voltages?
will i be able to achieve 4.6Ghz?
which of the above OCs settings should i run 24*7?
Im mainly OCing for Witcher 3
eariler without OC i was experiencing stuttering when CPU usage went up to 100%
at 4.4 GHZ the stuttering is gone but i can still notice frame rate drops
There is a reset feature in the BIOS that will return everything to the default settings or reset all configurations back to automatic.
When beginning an overclock, the first step is to enter the BIOS and store a stock profile for quick access.
I use ASRock motherboards, which makes me not very familiar with the details of MSI UEFI/BIOS.
For reference, I achieved 4.8Ghz at 1.378V and operated at 24/7 with 4.6Ghz at 1.283V. This 4.6Ghz level is typical for a 4690K, suggesting my chip might be average or slightly below. About half of all chips perform below average, and these are seldom discussed by overclockers who focus on successes rather than failures. I own two G3258s; one reaches only 4.2Ghz, another hits 4.5Ghz—so one is average and the other below average.
When beginning overclocking, I keep most settings at Auto, adjusting only Voltage and multiplier until I understand my chip’s limits. Only after determining the optimal 24/7 configuration do I make fine-tuning adjustments to reduce voltage.
Because you’re using an Adaptive overclock, the CPU can surpass your voltage limits if it requires additional power.
The Ring configuration corresponds to your CPU's cache. Performance evaluations show minimal impact (under 1%). Raising it only introduces more instability chances.
Suggestion: Keep it at Auto.
For reference, I reached 4.8Ghz at 1.378V and operated at 24/7 with 4.6Ghz at 1.283V. That 4.6Ghz is typical for a 4690K, and your chip might be average or slightly lower. About half of all chips perform below average, and these are seldom discussed by overclockers who focus on successes rather than failures. I own two G3258s—one reaches only 4.2Ghz, the other up to 4.5Ghz, so one is average and the other below average.
When beginning overclocking, I keep most settings on Auto, adjusting only voltage and multiplier until I understand my chip’s limits. Only after deciding the 24/7 setting do I fine-tune to reduce voltage.
Since you’re doing an Adaptive overclock, the CPU can surpass your voltage limits if it requires more power.
Hay DonkeyOatie
Thanks again for your reply
There is a reset feature in the BIOS that will return everything to the default settings or reset all configurations back to automatic.
When beginning an overclock, the first step is to enter the BIOS and store a stock profile for quick access.
I use ASRock motherboards, which makes me not very familiar with the details of MSI UEFI/BIOS.
Hey everyone,
can someone assist me with my original character? I just upgraded to Win 10 AU clean and feel like my performance hasn't matched what it did before.
Right now I'm testing 4.2 GHZ, 1.150v, i5 4690k and H80i GT.
With this setup I'm achieving a max OCCT of 68°. How does that sound for this specific configuration?
Earlier I used 1.2v in Asus Ai Suite but noticed the voltage kept changing randomly, making the temperatures inconsistent. I've moved my OC to the BIOS now.
kol12 :
Hey guys,
can anyone help me with my OC? I've just clean installed Win 10 AU and I don't think my performance is quite what it was on my previous install.
Currently I'm trialing 4.2 GHZ, 1.150v, i5 4690k and H80i GT
With this I'm getting 68° max in OCCT. How does that sound for this particular OC?
I previously ran 1.2v applied in Asus Ai Suite but I noticed Ai seemed to be randomly changing my voltage giving me unreliable temps. I've moved my OC to the bios.
You should've started your own thread, but real quick: Those numbers sound fine. Ditching AI Suite was a smart move because I think it's way too glitchy, especially the fan control. I'm not sure what going on with the AU, but I've been avoiding it personally. Too many horror stories.
Hello everyone,
I’m looking for some advice on my OC. I just upgraded to a clean install of Windows 10 AU and feel my performance hasn’t matched what it did before. I’m currently using a 4.2 GHz processor, 1.150v, i5 4690k and H80i GT. With these settings I’m achieving a maximum OCCT of 68°. How does that sound for this specific configuration?
I previously tried an AI Suite at 1.2v, but it kept changing my voltage randomly, making the temperatures unreliable. I’ve moved the OC to the BIOS instead.
I should have opened a separate thread, but here’s my quick take: those numbers look okay. Quitting AI Suite was a good decision since the fan control seemed unstable, especially with the AU update. I’m not sure what’s happening with the AU, but I’ve been avoiding it for personal reasons.
Some people are reporting higher temperatures with the AU, so maybe this OC could actually improve things? I’m just a bit paranoid.
Someone is asking for help with their original computer setup. They recently installed a clean Windows 10 AU version and are experiencing lower performance compared to their previous setup. They are testing a specific BIOS version and have noticed 68° maximum OCCT temperature. They mention trying AI Suite before switching to the BIOS and believe it caused unstable voltage readings. They suggest others check their own threads and consider the new BIOS update might improve temperatures, though they remain cautious.