overclock CPU problem
overclock CPU problem
Hello,
I have already increased the overclock of my CPU, which is an i5 4690k, to 4.4ghz at 1.271v. While playing a game, I tried opening CPU-z while it was running and only saw 3.8ghz, which suggests there might be an issue. I searched in another thread but couldn't find a solution, as this problem doesn’t seem very common.
The image should clarify the situation. Could you let me know how to fix this so I can use my CPU to its full potential? Thanks in advance.
It seems the multiplier is actually 39, not 44. Make sure to check the BIOS settings.
There are several methods to increase overclocking, such as adjusting the boost multiplier. You can also choose a constant frequency setting. When using the altered multiplier, to display your CPU at full performance on the desktop you need to access power settings and select maximum performance mode. Otherwise it will reduce automatically. If you perform a benchmark or use CPU-Z, it should still reach the level you configured.
Thundrax:
Does adjusting the multiplier to 44 work properly? I'll give it a try. Thanks!
Bump! Could you provide additional details?
What works well?
With a 44 multiplier, the frequency will be 4.4GHz, which should be acceptable if that was the original setting.
Perform stress tests such as Prime 95 for an extended period to ensure stability.
It's really odd! The device had been OCed already, CPU-Z worked before it was stable, but after a few days it started showing issues. I'm planning to check again tomorrow and increase the multiplier if needed. I'll let you know if it doesn't work.
For accuracy in the BIOS settings, I performed this action because we share the same specifications but adjusted mine to 44hz. Spread spectrum and Speedstepping were turned off, and power mode was set to High performance. The problem still persists.