Looking for guidance on overclocking an i5 4690k?
Looking for guidance on overclocking an i5 4690k?
Hello everyone, I'm just starting out with overclocking and would appreciate your feedback.
I currently have an i5 4690k with a Thermaltake Frio on a Gigabyte Z97X gaming 7.
At the moment, I'm running at 4.1ghz with 1.020 volts, which seems stable according to Prime95 26.6.
I performed a small FFT test and blending, and the temperatures rose from 50°C to 60°C.
I've also tried running at 4.5ghz with 1.200 volts, but I think the temps got too high, reaching around 80°C.
Am I doing it correctly? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks a lot!
Honestly, as long as you maintain temperatures below 90°C under prime95 (or an intel burn test, which is tougher) and stay between 1.25-1.3V, you should be fine. These are typical conditions. I usually aim to keep daily usage temps under 75°C, but tests like prime95 and IBT are much more demanding and don’t reflect regular use. But once you exceed 90°C it becomes risky.
Your testing approach seems excellent! Just keep increasing the clock speed, test again until it stops working. If you push it higher, just raise the voltage slightly and retest. When you locate a steady clock, gradually lower the voltage in small steps—about 0.01-0.005V—and once stability returns, you’re good to go.
Honestly, as long as you keep the temps below 90°C under prime95 (or an intel burn test, which is tougher) and stay between 1.25-1.3v, you should be fine. These are typical settings. I usually aim to limit daily usage temperatures to under 75°C, but tests like prime95 and IBT are much more demanding and don’t reflect regular use. But once you hit over 90°C it becomes risky.
Your testing approach seems excellent! Just keep increasing the clock speed until it fails, then try raising the voltage slightly and retest. When you find a steady clock, reduce the voltage in small steps—0.01-0.005—and once stable but low, you’re good to go.
Good luck with your overclocking!