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The CPU ratio remains at 38 or lower.

The CPU ratio remains at 38 or lower.

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omniclean
Member
192
08-28-2016, 07:36 AM
#1
I recently acquired a new CPU and motherboard from a friend. To support my overclocking efforts, I purchased a new PSU and some case fans and CPU fans. As a beginner, I began researching the process.

I turned off turbo mode, increased the voltage slightly, but raising the CPU ratio didn't exceed 38. I could lower it further, but it wouldn't go any higher. Pressing +/- on the numpad didn't work either. What adjustments should I make? Is this related to my old DDR3 RAM?

If overclocking isn't possible with this board, what motherboard recommendations do you have for a microATX setup (budget-friendly)? I also took photos of the BIOS screen:
http://imgur.com/a/4CPwM
http://imgur.com/a/XFvL6
http://imgur.com/a/92qBl
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omniclean
08-28-2016, 07:36 AM #1

I recently acquired a new CPU and motherboard from a friend. To support my overclocking efforts, I purchased a new PSU and some case fans and CPU fans. As a beginner, I began researching the process.

I turned off turbo mode, increased the voltage slightly, but raising the CPU ratio didn't exceed 38. I could lower it further, but it wouldn't go any higher. Pressing +/- on the numpad didn't work either. What adjustments should I make? Is this related to my old DDR3 RAM?

If overclocking isn't possible with this board, what motherboard recommendations do you have for a microATX setup (budget-friendly)? I also took photos of the BIOS screen:
http://imgur.com/a/4CPwM
http://imgur.com/a/XFvL6
http://imgur.com/a/92qBl

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jamiesulli_29
Junior Member
2
08-29-2016, 01:22 PM
#2
It's a B85 board, so you can only apply bclk overclocking with that motherboard. I recommend upgrading to a Z97 to fully utilize the 4670k.
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jamiesulli_29
08-29-2016, 01:22 PM #2

It's a B85 board, so you can only apply bclk overclocking with that motherboard. I recommend upgrading to a Z97 to fully utilize the 4670k.

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Rubiiix
Member
63
09-05-2016, 02:06 AM
#3
A Z board is needed for proper overclocking.
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Rubiiix
09-05-2016, 02:06 AM #3

A Z board is needed for proper overclocking.

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Lazer18
Member
69
09-07-2016, 01:59 PM
#4
I'm pretty sure you require a z97 motherboard.
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Lazer18
09-07-2016, 01:59 PM #4

I'm pretty sure you require a z97 motherboard.

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KidzBeEz
Member
242
09-07-2016, 10:06 PM
#5
PCPartPicker part list
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Cost details by seller
Mainboard:
ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Board
(€90.95 at Bytes At Work)
Overall:
€90.95
Costs cover shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
Created by PCPartPicker 2016-12-10 17:43 CET+0100
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KidzBeEz
09-07-2016, 10:06 PM #5

PCPartPicker part list
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Cost details by seller
Mainboard:
ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Board
(€90.95 at Bytes At Work)
Overall:
€90.95
Costs cover shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
Created by PCPartPicker 2016-12-10 17:43 CET+0100

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Imperfcti0n
Member
136
09-08-2016, 12:31 AM
#6
It's a B85 board, so you can only apply bclk overclocking with that motherboard. I recommend upgrading to a Z97 to fully utilize the 4670k.
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Imperfcti0n
09-08-2016, 12:31 AM #6

It's a B85 board, so you can only apply bclk overclocking with that motherboard. I recommend upgrading to a Z97 to fully utilize the 4670k.

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ApaGames_
Member
130
09-08-2016, 06:45 AM
#7
I'm not aware of any specific recommendations, but there are affordable microATX boards available that support this type of hardware.
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ApaGames_
09-08-2016, 06:45 AM #7

I'm not aware of any specific recommendations, but there are affordable microATX boards available that support this type of hardware.

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surfligue
Junior Member
40
09-14-2016, 04:06 AM
#8
PCPartPicker part list
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Price breakdown by merchant
Motherboard:
ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
(€90.95 @ Bytes At Work)
Total:
€90.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-10 17:43 CET+0100
Does it have to be ATX ? Only have room for a microATX.
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surfligue
09-14-2016, 04:06 AM #8

PCPartPicker part list
/
Price breakdown by merchant
Motherboard:
ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
(€90.95 @ Bytes At Work)
Total:
€90.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-10 17:43 CET+0100
Does it have to be ATX ? Only have room for a microATX.

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BriannaJ16
Member
123
09-20-2016, 03:46 PM
#9
The most affordable option is around $150. I recommend considering a different case instead.
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BriannaJ16
09-20-2016, 03:46 PM #9

The most affordable option is around $150. I recommend considering a different case instead.

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OwnerOfHive
Member
105
09-21-2016, 06:02 PM
#10
€ 104,95
Link: https://www.codima.be/msi-z97m-g43-socke...x-ddr3-vga
Model: Z97 MicroATX
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OwnerOfHive
09-21-2016, 06:02 PM #10

€ 104,95
Link: https://www.codima.be/msi-z97m-g43-socke...x-ddr3-vga
Model: Z97 MicroATX