New to overclocking. i7-4790k.
New to overclocking. i7-4790k.
Hello, from the title it's clear I'm new to overclocking. I've got the base 4.0 GHz chip and am planning to try boosting it to about 4.4-4.6 GHz. I'm wondering if this is too high a target, whether my H100i v2 can handle the extra heat and what starting voltage should I use. If I'm confused about any of this, please fix me because I'm just starting out. Also, is it worth overclocking my graphics card for educational reasons and for playing Battlefield 1?
Oh yeah, the H100i should be plenty, and the simplest way to overclock is to set your multiplier to that target and try booting. It might not work right away, so gradually increase the voltage in small steps until it boots. Run a stress test, monitor temperatures, and if everything goes well without crashes, you've achieved a successful overclock!
Oh yeah, the H100i should be plenty, and the simplest way to overclock is to set your multiplier to that target and try booting. It might not work right away, so gradually increase the voltage in small steps until it boots. Run a stress test, monitor temperatures, and if everything goes well without crashes, you've achieved a successful overclock!