Stable overclocking encounters issues.
Stable overclocking encounters issues.
Hello everyone,
I'm running an i5 4670K with specific settings and have been using it for a long time without issues. During stress tests with Aida 64, after about 40 minutes it stabilized in the 70s, which is normal. However, using OCCT with a large dataset caused errors within seconds. I can share screenshots from OCCT if helpful, but I'm unsure if continuing is safe. Also, my PSU seems to be the problem—specifically the CX750M. My motherboard is a Gigabyte Z87X Sli.
CX power supplies might not be ideal, which could be the reason.
To be truthful, 40 minutes of stress testing isn't enough. For optimal overclocking, aim for at least 12 hours of continuous testing. Stress testing evaluates maximum temperature and stability. If you never tested for longer than 40 minutes, the system might have been unstable throughout and simply crashed.
Firefoxx04 shared his experience about power supplies. He mentioned that 40 minutes of stress testing isn't enough and recommended at least 12 hours for a stable overclock. He noted that stress testing helps check maximum temperature and stability, warning that insufficient testing could lead to crashes. He also mentioned seeing two BSODs from OCCT small data set, even after setting BCLK to auto. He plans to wait a while before using AIDA 64 again to test further.