I7 4790k running at 3.96 GHz, seeking 4.4GHz
I7 4790k running at 3.96 GHz, seeking 4.4GHz
Back in the summer, the CPU overheated at 4.4 GHz with a faulty cooler, so I modified "something" to prevent it from overheating again. This year I installed a new CPU cooler and attempted to revert to the 4.4 GHz setting. It seemed straightforward. I adjusted various BIOS settings to see if it would work, but nothing worked—even resetting the BIOS to defaults or trying different configurations. The power usage is at 100% in the system settings. When I boot up, it reports a start time of 4.36 GHz, but during stress tests or gameplay it drops to 3.96 GHz.
I’m unsure exactly what changes I made, hence the vague note.
This is my first time reaching out for help; usually I manage these issues myself, but I’m stuck.
Specs:
I7 4790K
H115I CORSAIR water cooling
Asus Maximus vii (7)
750 power supply
Thank you for taking the time to read about my issue.
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Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Verify the bios to see if it's current or not, update your bios and test it. Try clearing the CMOS (CLR_CMOS button). Unplug the PC and wait a few seconds after all the motherboard lights stop. If you have another motherboard from friends, try using it too. Anyway, you can clear the CMOS and see if it works?
Check the bios to see if it's current or not, update your bios and test again. Try clearing the CMOS with the CLR_CMOS button. Unplug the PC and wait a few seconds after all motherboard lights turn off. If you have another motherboard from friends, test it too. You can clear CMOS and see if it works? My bios is up to date, but CMOS didn't help. I also tried letting the BIOS automatically speed up or overclock, but it didn't work, so reset it. Thanks for the reply!
AuroraCrome :
Check the bios to see if it's current or not, update your bios and test again. Clear CMOS using the CLR_CMOS button. Unplug the PC and wait a few seconds after all motherboard lights stop. If you have another board from friends, try it too. You can clear CMOS and see if it works?
My bios is up to date. I tried clearing CMOS but didn't succeed.
I also attempted to let the BIOS automatically speed up or overclock by itself, but that didn't work—reset it.
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Thanks for the reply!
Parani:
AuroraCrome :
Check if the BIOS is current or not, update it and test. Clear CMOS using the CLR_CMOS button. Unplug the PC and wait a few seconds after all motherboard lights turn off. If you have another board from friends, try it too. You can clear CMOS and see if it works?
My BIOS is up to date. I cleared CMOS but had no success.
I also attempted to let the BIOS automatically speed up or overclock by itself, but it didn’t work—reset it.
http://prntscr.com/b3f0jn
Thanks for the reply!
Note: Try OC through bclk at 100MHz, increasing to 103-105. Check if core voltage rises slightly (around 1.2V) only if you have a good cooler.
It looked okay when starting up,
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When the computer fully boots, especially on desktops with all apps running and during gameplay, it seems to "underclock" itself.
AuroraCrome :
parani :
Check the bios to see if it's current or not, update your bios and test again. Try clearing CMOS using the CLR_CMOS button. Unplug the PC and wait a few seconds after all the motherboard lights stop. If you have another motherboard from friends, try it too. You can clear CMOS and see if it works?
My bios is up to date. I tried CMOS but didn't succeed.
I also attempted to let the BIOS automatically speed up or overclock itself, but that didn't work—reset it.
http://prntscr.com/b3f0jn
Thanks for the reply!
Note: Try OC through bclk at 100mhz, increasing it slightly to 103-105 and check if core voltage rises a bit (around 1.2v) only if you have a good CPU cooler. It looked okay when it started up,
http://prntscr.com/b3f8j0
When the computer fully starts up, especially on desktops with everything loaded and while playing a game or test, it seems to be underclocking itself. I think it works now.