Overclocking i7 4790k - Asus Maximus VII Hero
Overclocking i7 4790k - Asus Maximus VII Hero
I bring a lot of experience assembling and using PCs, but I’ve never overclocked before. Could someone assist me?
CPU: Intel Core i7 4790k @ 4.00GHz
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX (Push/Pull Setup)
Motherboard: Asus ROG Maximus VII Hero
PSU: Evga SuperNOVA 750 G2
I’ve been researching overclocking and found that auto-overclock with AI Suite raises the voltage too much. I’m seeking advice from someone with experience before attempting this.
I aim for a maximum overclock that won’t harm my processor’s lifespan. I’m okay keeping all fans at 'turbo' speed since I mostly use my headset.
Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!
See the review at the provided link. They mentioned using an H80, so results vary by CPU. Aim for at least 4.5GHz, but note the CPU can self-turbo to 4.4GHz. Considering this, it might be better to opt for a Coolermaster Hyper 212 evo instead of overclocking.
I believed I could push the processor to around 5Ghz using the available cooling. If the turbo mode is enabled, it might not be worthwhile to go overclocking after all.
You can observe their temperature rise clearly. I question whether you'll achieve 5GHz. However, if you win the chip lottery, you might receive a reliable 4.8 GHz that operates without excessive heat. Noticing you've acquired the cooler, you should definitely give it a test. Watch how it increased in 0.1GHz increments, using the minimum voltage that maintained stability during stress tests.
Hi guys
I'm also just starting with overclocking and I have a few worries about the voltages. I own a Maximus VII Hero and have been using the automatic CPU Level up feature in Bios to push my i7 4790k up to 4.8Ghz, which is the highest setting available. I've tried it on demanding games like iRacing and Fallout 4 at 4K resolution with a triple screen setup, and it seems stable. I'm using a Nepton 280L water cooler, and my CPU temperature never exceeds 50°C during gameplay.
What's bothering me is...
While playing games, I checked AI Suite and noticed my CPU voltage occasionally reaching about 1.38v (it usually stayed under 1.4). I've read that most people suggest keeping voltages below 1.3v to avoid shortening the CPU's life. But if I'm using the CPU Level up (auto mode) in Bios, shouldn't there be some safety protection for beginners and prevent excessive voltage use if it becomes risky?
Any advice would be really appreciated.