Sill overclocking question.
Sill overclocking question.
The CPU either performs consistently or not at all. It doesn't slow down when voltage drops as some might suggest. That claim isn't true. Increasing voltage doesn't speed things up; it only generates more heat without raising the clock speed.
You're looking for the minimum stable voltage for any overclock, which also seems to contradict what the other person said. Lower voltage means less heat, and voltage reflects strength—using more than needed causes too much electromigration and shortens component life.
Your system details or temperature readings aren't provided, so I can't confirm if they match expectations. Please share more information for better assistance.
The CPU is either stable or not. It doesn't slow down more when voltage drops as some suggested. That claim isn't true. Also, increasing voltage doesn't speed it up; it just generates more heat without raising the clock speed. You're looking for the minimum stable voltage for any overclock, which also seems to contradict what was mentioned before. Lower voltage means less heat and better longevity.
Voltage is a measure of power. Using more than needed creates too much heat and can damage the component faster.
Your system details are:
i5-4690k @4.4Ghz 1.285V (might be lower with less voltage yet.)
1070 G1 Gaming
16Gb RAM
Under normal gaming loads, temperatures stay between 60-65°C.
If you keep those settings in check, they seem acceptable. Haswell (and Ivy Bridge before it) heats up rapidly even with minor voltage changes, and the Hyper 212 isn't sufficient for more than light overclocking with these chips.
Refer to the temperature guide in my profile for the right testing approach and safe limits. It’s important to use the correct Prime 95 version.
The tougher the overclock tests, the better. I run Prime small FFTs alongside Intel Burn Test simultaneously. This method provides peak temperatures and maximum stress readings. If you remain stable during several hours of operation, it should be safe in the long run.
If you keep those settings consistent, they seem acceptable. Haswell (and Ivy Bridge before) heats up rapidly even with minor voltage changes, and the Hyper 212 isn't sufficient for more than light overclocking with these chips.
Refer to the temperature guide in my profile for correct testing procedures and safe limits. It’s important to use the right version of Prime 95.
The more challenging the overclock tests are, the better. I run Prime small FFTs alongside Intel Burn Test simultaneously. This approach provides peak temperatures and maximum stress. If you remain stable during several hours of both running, it should be safe in the long run.
The highest recorded temperature from the Intel Burn Test reached around 84°C, though I haven’t seen it exceed 70°C during regular gaming sessions.
Consider reducing the voltage slightly. It's important not to exceed 80°C on the cores during stress tests. I moved from Sandy Bridge to Skylake, so I haven't overclocked Haswell to provide precise settings for fine-tuning. However, there are likely guides available for your specific motherboard that could assist. Keeping at 80°C under load helps maintain safe long-term temperatures regardless of the workload.