kinda scared to overclock
kinda scared to overclock
I'm concerned about overclocking this setup. My system has an i5 4690k on an ASUS Maximus Vii Hero motherboard, with a total of 4x4 16GB RAM and a 9GHz CAS. If I try to overclock, I plan to start with the auto tuning wizard in the BIOS or use ASUS AI Suite 3 from Windows. I'm unsure what might go wrong.
Task manager only shows the processor name, often showing the base clock speed. Keep an eye on your CPU's clock speed using a reliable monitoring tool (I use HWiNFO64). If it reaches 4.5 GHz when under load, your overclocking is working well. Also check the maximum Vcore during load.
You don't need to force Windows into high performance mode. It's normal for Windows to slow down the CPU when idle, but it should reach 4.5 GHz when needed. You can run the stress test mentioned earlier or try Prime 95 v26.6 (perform the small FFTs test).
As previously mentioned, your voltage might be higher than necessary. Most experts agree that a safe maximum is between 1.30 and 1.35 for continuous use.
It's safer to manually adjust the BIOS settings. If you begin without modifying the voltage and keep the CPU temperature below 80°C during stress, the most likely outcome is instability, crashes, or boot failures. You can then either lower the overclock to its last stable setting or try increasing the voltage.
With auto overclocking tools, the voltage target isn't clear, which may lead to unexpected high values and unstable temperatures.
Just finished my first OC last night using a Ryzen 1600 and MSI Gaming Pro. It was quite intimidating at first. First, make sure you touch metal parts to remove static electricity before handling the motherboard. Second, look for the CMOS battery on the board; you'll need to take it out occasionally. In short, avoid applying too high voltage and try tweaking the CPU voltage and frequency until everything stabilizes. Prepare to see the PC won't start and periodically remove the CMOS battery. To be continued...
First ensure you make contact with metal components to remove static electricity before touching the motherboard. Next, locate the CMOS battery on the board and occasionally remove it. In short, avoid applying excessive voltage and try modifying the CPU voltage and frequency until the system stabilizes. Prepare to see the PC won't start and periodically remove the CMOS battery. To be continued...
TJ Hooker suggests manually adjusting the BIOS settings. If you begin without modifying the voltage and keep the CPU temperature below 80°C during stress, the most likely outcome is instability, crashes, or boot failures. You can either lower the overclock to its last stable setting or try increasing the voltage. With auto overclocking tools, the exact voltage target isn't clear, which may lead to unwanted high values for voltage and temperatures.
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Ensure contact with metal parts to remove static electricity before touching the mainboard. Next, locate the CMOS battery on the board and occasionally remove it. Keep the voltage moderate and tweak the CPU settings until the system stabilizes. Prepare to see if the PC won't start and periodically take out the CMOS battery. To be continued...
It seems almost every motherboard has a pair of pins you can short to reset the CMOS. It's simpler than removing the battery entirely. Check your manual for instructions like 'CLR_CMOS jumper'. Just press a button to clear the CMOS.
the asus ai suite 3 featuring its 5-way opt program is excellent according to what i've heard
I always manually overclock, using my i5 4690k at 4.8Ghz with 1.35v. If you're not sure, avoid changing the voltage because you can't really damage your CPU without increasing it further. This processor usually runs between 4-4.2GHz on standard voltage. If you increase the voltage, keep it below 1.35 for longevity, though it can handle up to 1.4v with proper cooling. Temperatures should stay under 70°C.
I increased my i5 4690k to 4.5ghz on the asus maximus vii hero board, but the task manager and cpu-z display it as i5 [email protected]. It also shows the overclock is active, though the system pings at 4.48ghz with a voltage of 1.352v. Should I disregard the 3.5ghz label? Additionally, I had to enable high performance power settings in windows 10 power options for the CPU overclock to function properly. The temperatures remain stable at 34c idle. I'm using a corsair h100i v2 CPU cooler.