Overclocking to the limits
Overclocking to the limits
The cooler selection depends on the available height in your setup.
For a hyper212, you need at least 160mm.
The optimal choice would be a noctua NH-D15s, priced around $85.
Lower options likely won’t be worthwhile.
Thank you. I hope my case fits that model.
This case is great because it supports a 170mm cooler. It's also a more affordable option compared to the ND15s, and should work well for the job. The TDP guide for the Noctua is available here: https://noctua.at/en/tdp-guide
If Noctua didn't meet my expectations, I'd consider the Be Quiet Dark Rock 3.
My 4670k also reaches its maximum at 4.3Ghz, I've managed to hit around 1.300v but that's the limit I aimed for. It will operate at 4.3Ghz with 1.285v. Even if you crank it up to 4.5Ghz, the improvement is less than 5%, and you won't really feel the difference. You're unlikely to notice anything beyond that. Achieving an average of 100fps+ in CPU-intensive games like BF1 multiplayer will require a CPU upgrade. I've seen drops under 60 fps in a few titles when the CPU reaches its limit. To maintain 100+ fps across all games, you'll need to upgrade your CPU.
My old i7-4770k also reaches its maximum at 4.3Ghz with 1.29 volts. It can handle up to 4.5Ghz but only at 1.35 volts, and it will easily overheat with any cooling solution. To push performance further, consider removing the existing part and installing an i7-4790k instead. This would make the best use of the current setup before needing a full upgrade. Replacing the memory with 24GB would also be cost-effective. Someone might opt for an i5 to lower the i7's price slightly.
My 4670k also reaches up to 4.3Ghz, I've managed to hit around 1.300v but that's the limit I aimed for. It will operate at 4.3Ghz with 1.285v. Even if you crank it to 4.5Ghz, the improvement will be less than 5%, and you won't really feel the difference. You're unlikely to notice anything beyond that. Achieving an average of 100fps+ in CPU-intensive titles like BF1 multiplayer is going to require a CPU upgrade.
Hello, these games I've played are available only on Campaign mode, and I haven't really experimented with Multiplayer except for World of Warcraft. You're right about the multiplayer aspect—there are certain areas with high density that strain my CPU and cause drops below 100fps. However, most of the time I get 100+ fps when playing.
Thanks for reading this. I wish I could push it even higher, but since you have a similar build, I'm glad you're reassuring me this is the final stage for my system until I decide to upgrade. I hope Volta will make a difference in 2018 or 2019. I had this setup back in 2013 and gradually replaced parts as needed.
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My old i7-4770k also reaches its maximum at 4.3Ghz @ 1.29 volts. It can go up to 4.5, but only if the voltage is 1.35 volts, and it will easily overheat with any cooling solution.
To push performance further would require delidding, which I think isn't worth the effort.
You might consider swapping in an i7-4790k to squeeze out more performance before needing a full upgrade (which would be cost-effective with the 24GB memory you have).
Someone else probably would trade in their i5 to lower the i7's price a bit.
The most stable overclock I've achieved on my 4770K is 4.4ghz @1.25V, reaching 80C on P95 V26.6 Small FFTs (about an hour).
Hello,
My 4670k also reaches a maximum of 4.3Ghz, I've managed to hit around 1.300v but that's the limit I aimed for. Running at 4.3Ghz at 1.285v won't change much. Even pushing it up to 4.5Ghz would only give a slight improvement, less than noticeable. You're right—reaching 100fps+ in CPU-intensive games like BF1 multiplayer is tough; with just 4 cores/threads it simply isn't enough. I've seen drops under 60fps in a few titles when the CPU hits its limit. To consistently hit 100+ fps across all games, a CPU upgrade would be necessary.
Hello again,
These games I played were on Campaign only; I haven't really used Multiplayer except for World of Warcraft. You're right about the multiplayer issue—certain areas with high density really strain my CPU and cause it to drop below 100fps. Most of the time though, I get 100+ fps when playing normally.
Thanks for reading.
I wish I could push the limits higher, but since you have a similar build, I'm glad you're reassuring me this is the right path until I decide to upgrade. Hope Volta helps in 2018 or 2019. I built this system back in 2013 and gradually replace parts when needed.
That will definitely help if I stop playing multiplayer, though I still notice occasional drops under 60fps in Project Cars 2 single-player during certain races.
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Hot news! My 4670k reaches up to 4.3Ghz, and I've managed to hit around 1.300v—though that's the limit I set. Running at 4.3Ghz at 1.285v won't cause much difference. Even pushing it to 4.5Ghz only adds less than 5%, so you probably won’t notice. For games demanding over 100fps, like BF1 multiplayer with 4 cores/threads, a CPU upgrade is necessary.
Hello, these titles I've played are available only on Campaign mode; I haven't really dived into Multiplayer except for World of Warcraft. You're right about the multiplayer—certain areas with high density strain my CPU and cause drops below 100fps. Most of the time, though, I maintain 100+ fps.
Thanks for reading! I wish I could boost performance further, but since you have a similar build, I'm glad to hear it gives you confidence. I hope Volta improves things in 2018 or 2019. I built this system back in 2013 and gradually replace parts when needed.
That should definitely help if you skip multiplayer. I do notice occasional drops under 60fps in Project Cars 2 single-player during specific races.
Hey, could you suggest some good racing car games? I haven't played them before, so I'm unsure if they'll be enjoyable. I've seen some YouTube clips but need more details. Thanks for your reply.
Some users shared their experiences discussing performance limits and recommendations for racing games. One mentioned reaching 4.3Ghz with high voltage but warned about noticeable drops above 100fps in CPU-intensive titles like BF1 multiplayer. Another noted occasional frame rate drops under 60fps in Project Cars 2 single-player, especially during races. A few suggested realistic racing games such as Assetto Corsa and Project Cars 2 for more immersion, while others preferred arcade-style or FPS mechanics. One player also recommended the Playseat Challenge for a more authentic feel.