Need Help to overclock 4790k
Need Help to overclock 4790k
Hi, Before starting or expecting guidance, take some time to read. CPU overclocking guide and tutorial for beginners (Work in progress) - CPU Overclocking Guide: How (and Why) to Tweak Your Processor -
Hi, Before starting or expecting guidance, take some time to read. CPU overclocking guide and tutorial for beginners (Work in progress) - CPU Overclocking Guide: How (and Why) to Tweak Your Processor -
Review the manual, make use of the available tools, and good luck! - Keep core temperature below 85°C during stress tests. - Limit maximum voltage to 1.3V - Perform tests with Prime95 version 26.6
WildCard999 :
- Keep core temperature below 80C during stress tests.
- Voltage limits are up to 1.3V.
These points are subjective, but I think stress testing isn't typical use. Going above 80C in a stress test isn't a strict rule. Running an overclock at 83C with Prime95 for an hour while only seeing 70C in a game is acceptable, no matter the voltage. I usually recommend max voltage around 1.4V, though that's quite high for Intel. A more reasonable upper limit would be about 1.35V.
Volkgren:
WildCard999 :
- Keep core temperature below 80°C during stress tests.
- Voltage limit is 1.3V.
These are personal opinions. Stress testing isn't typical use, so going over 80°C isn't a strict rule. Running an overclock at 83°C with Prime95 for an hour while only seeing 70°C in a game is acceptable, regardless of voltage. I usually recommend max voltage of 1.4V, though that's quite high for Intel and not confirmed. A limit around 1.35V seems reasonable to mention.
For the 5-8th gen Intel chips, you can push higher during stress tests, but I'd worry about electromigration. Still, 83-85°C would be fine since it's not realistic.