Is it permissible to maintain C states during a stable OC operation at 4790K?

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Is it permissible to maintain C states during a stable OC operation at 4790K?

Is it permissible to maintain C states during a stable OC operation at 4790K?

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Jeffy53
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08-23-2016, 04:49 AM

#1

I've adjusted the settings on a 4690k before but lost track of what I did. I'm wondering if I should still maintain C states and speed step during overclocking. The goal is for the CPU to lower its voltage when not in use and increase it only when gaming starts. Should I keep these features active while I'm overclocking, then turn them off once a stable setting is reached?

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Jeffy53

08-23-2016, 04:49 AM #1

I've adjusted the settings on a 4690k before but lost track of what I did. I'm wondering if I should still maintain C states and speed step during overclocking. The goal is for the CPU to lower its voltage when not in use and increase it only when gaming starts. Should I keep these features active while I'm overclocking, then turn them off once a stable setting is reached?

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TheSimpsonsTV
Junior Member

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08-23-2016, 06:30 AM

#2

I usually avoid changing power settings except for disabling hibernation and sleep. Performance tends to run smoother most of the time. Balanced should be fine, though you're free to keep sleep enabled or turned off as you prefer.

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TheSimpsonsTV

08-23-2016, 06:30 AM #2

I usually avoid changing power settings except for disabling hibernation and sleep. Performance tends to run smoother most of the time. Balanced should be fine, though you're free to keep sleep enabled or turned off as you prefer.

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HitTheKodak
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08-23-2016, 08:04 AM

#3

It's perfectly fine to proceed. It's likely advantageous because it lets the CPU downclock when it doesn't require maximum performance. I only disable the very low C states since I don't use sleep or hibernate, but keep the higher ones and Speedstep active, and I always overclock my CPUs. While you're overclocking, maintain them active. If they're off and you achieve a stable setting, turning them on might cause instability.

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HitTheKodak

08-23-2016, 08:04 AM #3

It's perfectly fine to proceed. It's likely advantageous because it lets the CPU downclock when it doesn't require maximum performance. I only disable the very low C states since I don't use sleep or hibernate, but keep the higher ones and Speedstep active, and I always overclock my CPUs. While you're overclocking, maintain them active. If they're off and you achieve a stable setting, turning them on might cause instability.

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superllama929
Junior Member

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08-23-2016, 09:27 PM

#4

You're welcome! It depends on your preference. Keep the Windows power options on "balanced" for stability or switch to "performance" for better speed.

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superllama929

08-23-2016, 09:27 PM #4

You're welcome! It depends on your preference. Keep the Windows power options on "balanced" for stability or switch to "performance" for better speed.

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SN0W_LE0PARD
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08-28-2016, 09:10 AM

#5

I usually avoid changing power settings except for disabling hibernation and sleep. Performance tends to run smoother most of the time. Balanced should be fine, though you're free to keep sleep enabled or turned off as you prefer.

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SN0W_LE0PARD

08-28-2016, 09:10 AM #5

I usually avoid changing power settings except for disabling hibernation and sleep. Performance tends to run smoother most of the time. Balanced should be fine, though you're free to keep sleep enabled or turned off as you prefer.