Need Help with Overclocking
Need Help with Overclocking
Someone is asking if there are any Skype or Discord options that could assist with overclocking an Intel Core i5-4690K CPU. They mention having problems getting it to actually overclock and are unsure what specific issues they're facing.
There are numerous videos on Youtube and helpful resources available on Tom's FAQs for overclocking guidance. It's essential to learn the process and understand why certain aspects matter. It's not as simple as turning a switch. You must thoroughly grasp your system's cooling capabilities, the voltage limits of your chip, and other considerations (such as whether your motherboard supports overclocking). I personally have an i5 4690K that can easily reach 4.7GHz when overclocked, but my hardware might differ from yours.
There are many videos on Youtube and resources available here on Tom's FAQs about overclocking help. You should learn how to do it and understand why certain things matter. It’s not that simple as turning a switch. You need to truly grasp your system’s cooling, the chip’s voltage limits, and other details (like whether your motherboard supports overclocking). I own an i5 4690K that easily reaches 4.7GHz when overclocked, but my hardware might be different from yours. I’ve studied it a bit, not exactly to the point, but I’ve watched many YouTube videos and nothing seems to work.
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shanetemple14 :
PcPowa :
Does anyone have skype or something even discord to help me with overclocking my CPU (intel core i5-4690k) im haveing some issues with getting it to actually over clock
When you say issues...what kind of issues do you mean?
well ive followed 2 seperate for my motherboard and for my cpu on overclocking and eaither time i do it the system bluescreens and im not sure why
Things aren't as simple as changing a multiplier, to reach a stable overclock there are many settings and BIOS options that may need to be changed to reach even a mild overclock (Providing your motherboard allows for overclocking). You will need to go away and research because it sounds like you are bumping up settings to more than you should and flipping settings that you shouldnt and probably dont understand, also another side note...not all components will overclock to the same. I overclocked my friends 4690k to 4.5 ghz but mine could only get to 4.3 ghz. Its called the "Silicone lottery".
Someone is asking for help with overclocking an Intel Core i5-4690K CPU. They mention issues they're facing and ask if anyone knows a Skype or Discord option to assist. They also explain that changing settings can be tricky and that not all components work the same, sharing their own experience with overclocking friends.
PcPowa :
shanetemple14 :
PcPowa :
shanetemple14 :
Does anyone have a Skype or Discord option to assist me with overclocking my CPU (Intel Core i5-4690k)? I’m facing some problems getting it to actually overclock.
When you mention issues, what exactly are you referring to?
Well, I’ve looked into two different settings for both my motherboard and CPU during overclocking, but in both cases the system would blue screen and I’m not sure why.
The situation isn’t that simple—changing just the multiplier isn’t enough for a stable overclock. There are numerous BIOS settings and options to adjust, which may need modification even if your motherboard supports it. You’ll likely need to dig deeper into research because you’re pushing settings beyond what’s recommended and possibly flipping things that aren’t necessary.
Also, keep in mind not all components can be overclocked equally. I once boosted my friend’s 4690k to 4.5 GHz, but mine only reached 4.3 GHz. It’s often called the “Silicone lottery.”
If you’re stuck and can’t solve it within a couple of days, feel free to call me on Skype or something, I’d be happy to help.
To be honest, as a night owl at 14, I’m not sure how long it’ll take.
It’s not something someone can really assist with via video or voice chat—I’d advise doing your own research on the motherboard settings first. Understanding what they do and why is crucial, and it requires technical knowledge. Please don’t experiment with anything you don’t fully grasp; it could damage your computer.
I hope you manage to clarify some of this.
Good luck!
P.S. My name is Shane, not Night Owl (the forum badge).
That is the situation. Every system's hardware varies, and even identical chips can differ due to manufacturing cycles. Some models performed better with 4690Ks, while others struggled (often called "winning" or "losing" the silicon lottery for overclocking). I fall within the top 25% of success compared to the voltage required at a specific speed for my 4690K, which technically means I've won the silicon lottery.
This, however, doesn't account for factors like the cooling setup between the case and CPU cooler or the room's temperature.
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^^That. Every hardware setup is unique, and even identical chips vary due to different manufacturing phases. Some models performed better with the 4690K, while others struggled (often called "winning" or "losing" the silicon lottery for overclocking). I fall into the top 25% of success in terms of overclocking results relative to the voltage required at a specific speed for my 4690K. So technically, I’ve won the silicon lottery.
This, however, doesn’t account for factors like the cooling between the case and CPU cooler or the room’s ambient temperature.
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