Looking for assistance with RAM frequency and cache ratio for the i5 4690k?

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Looking for assistance with RAM frequency and cache ratio for the i5 4690k?

Looking for assistance with RAM frequency and cache ratio for the i5 4690k?

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Mia_Marissa
Member

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04-13-2016, 11:44 PM

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Hello everyone!
I'm currently testing an OC of 4.7GHz (1.285V) on my i5 4690k. I reached the limit due to temperatures. I've adjusted the cache ratio to 4.7 or 4.4 and increased the RAM frequency from 1600Mhz to 1866Mhz, but I haven't managed a stable OC with any changes.
My question is, should I lower the CPU clock to 4.6GHz and try again with a balanced cache ratio and 1866Mhz RAM speed, or should I stick with the current settings?
Also, keep in mind that I can't raise the voltage anymore because temperatures are already high during stress tests.
Thanks in advance for your advice!

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Mia_Marissa

04-13-2016, 11:44 PM #1

Hello everyone!
I'm currently testing an OC of 4.7GHz (1.285V) on my i5 4690k. I reached the limit due to temperatures. I've adjusted the cache ratio to 4.7 or 4.4 and increased the RAM frequency from 1600Mhz to 1866Mhz, but I haven't managed a stable OC with any changes.
My question is, should I lower the CPU clock to 4.6GHz and try again with a balanced cache ratio and 1866Mhz RAM speed, or should I stick with the current settings?
Also, keep in mind that I can't raise the voltage anymore because temperatures are already high during stress tests.
Thanks in advance for your advice!

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arcadekk
Junior Member

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04-14-2016, 03:52 PM

#2

Hello everyone!
I'm currently testing an OC for a 4.7GHz processor (1.285V) on my i5 4690k. I've managed to reach that speed, but temperatures have been a problem. I adjusted the cache ratio to 4.7 or 4.4 and increased the RAM frequency from 1600Mhz to 1866Mhz, yet stability remains an issue.

I'm wondering whether it's better to lower the CPU clock to 4.6GHz and try again with a balanced cache ratio and 1866Mhz RAM speed, or to stick with the current settings and push the 4.7GHz clock.
Also, I can't raise the voltage anymore since I'm already getting temps between 80 and 85°C during stress tests.

Please let me know your cooling solutions and your temperatures—I'd appreciate it!

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arcadekk

04-14-2016, 03:52 PM #2

Hello everyone!
I'm currently testing an OC for a 4.7GHz processor (1.285V) on my i5 4690k. I've managed to reach that speed, but temperatures have been a problem. I adjusted the cache ratio to 4.7 or 4.4 and increased the RAM frequency from 1600Mhz to 1866Mhz, yet stability remains an issue.

I'm wondering whether it's better to lower the CPU clock to 4.6GHz and try again with a balanced cache ratio and 1866Mhz RAM speed, or to stick with the current settings and push the 4.7GHz clock.
Also, I can't raise the voltage anymore since I'm already getting temps between 80 and 85°C during stress tests.

Please let me know your cooling solutions and your temperatures—I'd appreciate it!

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stormboy123
Junior Member

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04-15-2016, 09:34 AM

#3

Thanks for the response!
I'm using a Corsair H60 as an exhaust, with the stock front intake and top exhaust. My temperatures are quite high—around 65 or 70°C during CPU-heavy games. Would adding another intake fan at the bottom help? Also, since I'm new to this setup, I didn't have much time to tweak the CPU voltage. I hope I can achieve a stable OC between 1.280 V and 1.285 V, even if lowering the voltage slightly improves things. What are the best temperatures for this chip?

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stormboy123

04-15-2016, 09:34 AM #3

Thanks for the response!
I'm using a Corsair H60 as an exhaust, with the stock front intake and top exhaust. My temperatures are quite high—around 65 or 70°C during CPU-heavy games. Would adding another intake fan at the bottom help? Also, since I'm new to this setup, I didn't have much time to tweak the CPU voltage. I hope I can achieve a stable OC between 1.280 V and 1.285 V, even if lowering the voltage slightly improves things. What are the best temperatures for this chip?

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Craft_Mob
Member

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04-16-2016, 01:31 PM

#4

Thank you for the response! I'm using a Corsair H60 with exhausts on the rear, front intake, and top exhaust. My temperatures are quite high (around 65 or 70°C while playing CPU-heavy games). Would adding another intake fan at the bottom help? Also, since I'm new to this, I didn't have much time to tweak the CPU voltage. Could I possibly achieve a stable OC between 1.280 V and 1.285 V? I'm not sure if lowering the voltage slightly will improve things. What would be your ideal temperatures for this chip? My best gaming temps are under 60°C. At your speed, 65-70°C is acceptable.

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Craft_Mob

04-16-2016, 01:31 PM #4

Thank you for the response! I'm using a Corsair H60 with exhausts on the rear, front intake, and top exhaust. My temperatures are quite high (around 65 or 70°C while playing CPU-heavy games). Would adding another intake fan at the bottom help? Also, since I'm new to this, I didn't have much time to tweak the CPU voltage. Could I possibly achieve a stable OC between 1.280 V and 1.285 V? I'm not sure if lowering the voltage slightly will improve things. What would be your ideal temperatures for this chip? My best gaming temps are under 60°C. At your speed, 65-70°C is acceptable.