Overclocking i5-4690K | Advice
Overclocking i5-4690K | Advice
You likely already know I have an i5-4690K and I'm thinking about boosting its performance. My existing cooler, a Cooler Master Hyper EVO 212, isn't great, so I'm considering upgrading to a better air or water cooler—any recommendations would be appreciated. In the future, I plan to upgrade to an i7-4790K, but right now this i5-4690K is working just fine.
Even though the CM Hyper Evo212 is a solid cooler, a Raijintek Ereboss or BeQuiet Dark RockPro 3 4.2GHz should be possible.
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Be careful these fit your setup.
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Twin-Frozr
Make sure you're prepared, buddy. The 4790k might heat up a lot even with minor voltage shifts.
I've adjusted my CPU speed to 5Ghz for testing. It may not be stable under heavy use, but I'm just trying things out. I'm considering returning it to 4.8Ghz after stress tests with Prime95. Should I keep Vcore set to AUTO or handle it myself? Also, what are some effective chassis fans for cooling down the heat?
I would definitely adjust the main voltage myself.
Test 4.8Ghz at 1.38V
NZXT Airflow Fans look good
I would definitely adjust the core voltage myself.
Try 4.8Ghz at 1.38V
NZXT Airflow Fans are quite good
I recently purchased a water cooler (Corsair H55), just waiting to see a friend so he can demonstrate how to install it.
It's disappointing, but the h55 really isn't up to par. You'd be better off with a quieter Dark Rock 3.