Overclocking Intel Core i5 4690k can improve performance, but results vary.
Overclocking Intel Core i5 4690k can improve performance, but results vary.
I increased my intel core i5 4690k to 4.0Ghz at 1.050 and it functions properly, but recently I experience blue screens while playing a game about whea. I tried to push it to 4.2Ghz, which is near the TDP, could you check if the voltage was set correctly?
Jack_cheeseman9 shared additional insights on the setup. Chris987 mentioned the voltage might be too low and suggested increasing it slightly. They discussed that the TDP is based on the stock cooler, but aftermarket options allow higher limits. If using a stock cooler, they advised checking compatibility unless you have a better one. They also asked for full specifications.
Jack has an Intel Core i5 4690k, Cooler Master 212 Evo, MSI Z97 Mate motherboard, 500w EVGA bronze, HyperX 2x4GB DDR3 1600Mhz RAM, and a GTX 750ti EVGA FTW. They recommended keeping temperatures in the mid-70s and using voltage steps of 0.005V, noting that with the right cooler you could reach up to 1.2V.
That's too low a voltage clearly. You'll likely need to increase it a bit. Regarding the TDP, it's determined using the stock cooler; with an aftermarket one there are higher limits. If you're using the stock unit, don't overclock unless you have a better option. Also, could you share your full specifications?
chris987 :
the voltage is too low, probably you should increase it a bit. the dp is based on the stock cooler, but with an aftermarket one there are higher limits. if you're using the stock unit, don't overclock unless you have a better one. also, could you share your full specifications?
Jack_cheeseman9 shared additional insights on the setup. Chris987 mentioned the voltage might be too low and suggested increasing it slightly. They discussed that the TDP is based on the stock cooler, but aftermarket options allow higher limits. If using a stock cooler, they advised checking compatibility unless you have a better one. They also asked for full specifications.
Jack has an Intel Core i5 4690k, Cooler Master 212 Evo, MSI Z97 Mate motherboard, 500w EVGA bronze, HyperX 2x4GB DDR3 1600Mhz RAM, and a GTX 750ti EVGA FTW. They recommended keeping temperatures in the mid-70s and using voltage steps of 0.005V, noting that with the right cooler you could reach up to 1.2V.
chris987 also shared their experience and offered advice on voltage adjustments, TDP calculations, and cooling options. They mentioned using a stock cooler for their Intel Core i5 4690k setup and provided details about their hardware configuration.
Uncertain about the concern regarding TDP—has anyone provided you with incorrect guidance on this? If yes, please pay attention to those above. Let go of TDP discussions.
Increase the Vcore voltage to 1.2 or higher and observe the performance before the full load temperature exceeds 70°C.
By the way, I’m currently at 1.14V and 4.2Ghz on the standard cooler, but each CPU behaves differently.
Jack_cheeseman9 shared feedback with chris987 about voltage adjustments. Chris987 confirmed the issue was likely due to insufficient voltage and suggested increasing it slightly. He mentioned that TDP values are based on stock coolers, but aftermarket options allow higher limits. He also asked for more details about specs.
Chris987 provided his system: Intel Core i5 4690k, Cooler Master 212 Evo, MSI Z97 Mate motherboard, 500w EVGA bronze, HyperX 2x4GB DDR3 1600Mhz RAM, GTX 750ti EVGA FTW. He advised using a gradual voltage increase of 0.005V, aiming for up to 1.2V with the recommended cooler. He shared his intention to overclock the processor to 4.2Ghz at 1.1V and noted that the power consumption was close to the TDP during full load. He also linked useful resources on thermal design and temperature guidelines.