Is it reasonable that 4690k is on air?
Is it reasonable that 4690k is on air?
Sincreator is suggesting a balanced approach, similar to his current setup, aiming for stable performance without extreme overclocking. He mentions his case is well-ventilated with multiple fan slots and high-RPM fans, and he’s managed to keep temperatures under control even during heavy loads. He asks for recommendations on suitable settings for continuous use, focusing on reasonable v-core and clock speeds, and seeks guidance on the maximum safe temperature for long-term operation. He also notes his preference for lower idle speeds to maintain quiet operation.
Other users shared their experiences regarding overclocking and long-term stability. They mentioned achieving around 4.5 to 4.7ghz with stable temperatures, noting that even at higher speeds, temperatures stayed within safe limits. One user highlighted the importance of proper case ventilation and fan settings, while another emphasized using a quiet motherboard and adjusting fan speeds manually for optimal performance. Both suggested monitoring temperatures closely and testing under realistic usage conditions to ensure reliability.
sincreator:
insider9 :
I'm not planning an extreme overclock. It's more about setting it up for continuous use. It's similar to what I did with my current chip (see sig). I'm aiming for around 4.4/4.5ghz, hopefully. My case has all seven 120mm fan ports filled in. The fan on the side that directs air to the CPU and RAM is a high-speed unit linked to a fan controller. One of my exhaust fans at the top of the case is also connected to the controller and runs at a high speed. I'm also using crossfire (7970+7950), but neither card ever exceeds 60°C even after overclocking, because I set manual fan speeds between 65-70% on both cards. My case includes a lower 120mm fan on the side panel that circulates air between the two cards as well. I've also kept my cable setup tidy.
What settings would you suggest for continuous use at a reasonable v-core and clock speed? What's the maximum temperature you'd consider safe for long-term operation? I'm just aiming for a stable performance without risking damage.
PS: My rig is quite loud, but I keep the volume high while gaming. When idle or watching movies, I manually lower the fan speeds. It becomes much quieter then, lol.
Hi,
I'm reaching out to revisit an old discussion. Could you tell me what overclocking results you achieved on this board? I'm thinking about purchasing one myself but finding reviews hard. I'll also be using an i5-4690k on air. Thanks.
I managed to reach 4.5ghz @ 1.28v for consistent 24/7 operation, and the peak stable speed is around 4.7ghz @ 1.35v. Temperatures at 4.5ghz stay in the low 60s. At 4.7ghz they reach mid-70s under full load. I monitored with Hardware Monitor and ran a 3mark11 CPU test for about an hour. There are better tests, but I kept it simple. All my games, benchmarks, and system performance stayed solid. The only hiccup was one of my video cards (HD7950) failing along the way. Luckily, my PowerColor HD7970 handles those clocks well—around 1215/1575 easily. At those speeds I'm close to a stock R9 290/GTX970. Time for a new card soon, lol.
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PS: For reviews, check out the MSI z97 Gaming 5. They're almost identical. The Gaming 5 supports 8-phase power and the Gaming 7/GD65 has 12-phase, though I might be wrong. The Gaming 5 uses dual XFire/SLI, while the 7/GD65 uses triple SLI/xFire. Thanks for your time. I decided against it after cold thoughts and ordered an Asus Z97 Pro Gamer. No recent bad feedback on MSI made me hesitate a bit. Still, brand reputation was strong. From my experience in the early 2000s, things have changed. That's why I asked for advice on this board. No complaints about this model—people say it performs well and your GPU is great. Your focus on 12-phase definitely helped. Thanks again.