Performing overclocking without accessing BIOS (H97 chipset)
Performing overclocking without accessing BIOS (H97 chipset)
Hi there!
I've been trying to boost my I5 4690k for some time, but it seems the Asrock H97m pro4 board doesn<|pad|>'s can't be overclocked in BIOS. I thought I got a board that supports it, but it looks like the BIOS update removed this feature (probably due to a Microsoft and Intel agreement).
I've checked online for alternatives, thinking maybe an app could help. The BIOS does offer voltage settings that might be useful if I use such an app. The board has VRM heatsinks, so overheating shouldn't be a big issue.
I'm not aiming for extreme overclocks, just a slight jump from 3.5 GHz. Do you know if there are any apps that could help me overclock this CPU?
Consider using Intel XTU. It offers core control and voltage adjustments, along with built-in benchmarking and stress testing features.
You shouldn't have purchased an H97 mobo for overclocking. I don't know of any software that allows you to boost an Intel CPU on an H97 mobo. You might be able to increase the base clock in the BIOS, but I wouldn't suggest it. You'd probably only get a few hundred MHz, which could affect many components and make stability difficult.
You shouldn't have purchased an H97 mobo for overclocking. I don’t know of any software that allows you to boost an Intel CPU on an H97 mobo. You might be able to increase the base clock in the BIOS, but I wouldn’t suggest it will work well—you’d likely only get a few hundred MHz, and it could affect stability. Yeah, I’m sorry for the mistake... It was marketed as overclocking capable, but after checking further, I learned it was taken out of H97 chipsets because Microsoft and Intel pushed Z97 boards for overclocking. It fit my budget, had good VRM cooling, and seemed to support boosting speeds. I probably should have researched more before buying, but I guess I’d have expected the “overclocking” option to be removed from reviews.
Consider trying Intel XTU. It offers core control and voltage adjustments, along with built-in benchmarking and stress testing features.
I’ll give it a shot. If that doesn’t work, I hope I can still manage to play Battlefield 1 fairly well. (I still think it’s wild that the minimum CPU is an i6 6500k...)
Dethan1999 suggests trying Intel XTU for better core control and voltage settings, along with built-in benchmarking. He mentions he'll test it and notes the AMD FX 6350 is a decent minimum for their CPUs. He also points out that the AMD 6600k is slower than the Intel 6600k in gaming, but he ran Battlefield 1 smoothly at 60fps with the FX 6350. He believes a 4690k or lower should work well, and even sees benchmarks supporting i3 performance in the game.
Dunlop0078 shared feedback with KeelinTy suggesting the use of Intel XTU due to its core control and voltage options, along with built-in benchmarking. KeelinTy plans to test it and remains hopeful that the game will still run well, despite concerns about the minimum CPU specifications. They noted discrepancies in AMD benchmarks and personal experience with FX 6350 performance, recommending further testing before purchasing.
Also, I came across a Bios update for my H97m motherboard that enabled overclocking. However, Windows 10 caused some problems, and Intel/Microsoft decided to restrict the overclocking features to Z97 boards only. I'm weighing whether to revert to an older Bios that supported it, but I worry about damaging Windows 10 in the process. I plan to try the Intel application suggested earlier.