Initial attempt at boosting performance (I7 4790K)
Initial attempt at boosting performance (I7 4790K)
Hello, I chose to increase the clock speed of my I7 4790k CPU with an EVGA Gtx 1070 SC 3.0 and a Corsair H100I after a year. Using an MSI Gaming 7 motherboard, I accessed the BIOS and used the "OC Genie" utility, which automatically handled the changes. My CPU speed went from 4.0 GHz to 4.4 GHz, and my RAM increased from 1333 MHz to 2400 MHz. The core voltage stayed the same at 1.197V or 1.2V. Please let me know if your temperatures are within acceptable ranges, thanks.
There are no issues detected. Intel suggests a temperature range of 75degC to 80degC for continuous use, meaning staying under 80degC should prevent wear over time. The 2400MHz setting is used because XMP recognizes the maximum speed of this model. Without XMP it was operating at the standard setting for safety. Cinebench temperatures are running warm, but that depends on fan settings and room conditions. I saw comparable results with a top-tier Noctua cooler on the same CPU. Overall it's fine.
Gaming temperatures are acceptable. You likely have RAM with a faster speed than 1333MHz or very low CAS clocks, up to 2400MHz is quite high. Please share your RAM details and specifications. I prefer setting the CPU manually instead of using OC Genie.
Regarding CPU vcore voltage, you should check it in Cinebench; the temperature reading at 4.4GHz with 1.2V seems elevated.
Volkgren:
Gaming temperatures are acceptable. You likely need RAM with higher speeds than 1333MHz or very low CAS rates, up to 2400MHz is quite high. Please share your RAM details and exact specifications.
I don’t think OC Genie is necessary; manual configuration would be better.
Where do you observe your CPU core voltage? Cinebench temperatures are fairly high for a 4.4GHz processor at 1.2V.
Thanks for the reply. My RAM is "G Skill Trident X 16GB DDR3 2400mhz" – here’s the link: https://www.gskill.com/en/product/f3-2400c10d-16gtx
I’m using CPU-Z, see the screenshot below: https://gyazo.com/0fc20037d6b7f0f6006aacbdfcac0f7b
EDIT: I just re-ran Cinebench and here are the results: https://gyazo.com/a13c1bf75af90011992bce5b4ae2c76f
and my score came to 874B.
There are no issues detected. Intel suggests a temperature range of 75degC to 80degC for continuous use, meaning staying under 80degC should prevent wear over time. The 2400MHz setting is used because XMP recognizes the maximum speed of this model. Without XMP it was operating at the standard setting for safety. Cinebench temperatures are moderate? It's hard to say without knowing fan settings or room conditions. I saw similar results with a top-tier Noctua cooler on the same CPU. Overall, everything seems fine.
It would have been nice to keep the 4790K. I used a Cryorig H7 and recall that lower temperatures paired with higher speed and voltage. But then again, my memory isn't exact.
Photonboy explains the recommendations clearly. Intel suggests a range between 75°C and 80°C for continuous use, meaning stay under 80°C to avoid wear. The 2400MHz setting is chosen because XMP recognizes the maximum speed of the 2400MHz model, while defaulting was used before. Cinebench temperatures are normal for this setup with a high-end cooler. Overall, everything seems fine.
photonboy shared his thoughts on the topic. Intel suggests a temperature range of around 75 to 80 degrees Celsius for continuous use, which should keep the CPU from wearing out. The 2400MHz setting is used because XMP recognizes the maximum speed of this model. Without XMP, it was running at its default setting for safety. He also mentioned that his current Cinebench temperatures are warm, though he doesn’t know the fan settings or room temperature. He compared his setup to similar results with a better cooling system and still feels fine. He questioned whether the recommended 80°C is too high, suggesting a more typical maximum of about 70°C. He noted that some CPUs have failed under such conditions, but usually only in rare cases.