The I5 4690K clock speed has been reduced.
The I5 4690K clock speed has been reduced.
Hello everyone. here are the details of my setup:
- Intel i5 4690k paired with a coolermaster Hyper 212plus cooler and two Xigmatek fans
- Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD5H-BK motherboard
- Asus STRIX-GTX970-DC2OC-4GD5 graphics card
- Corsair vengeance ddr3 8gb at 1600 mhz
- Gigabyte G750H power supply unit
This system was built in 2014. Until recently, I played many games smoothly without needing to overclock the CPU. However, with newer titles I noticed my GPU was being limited and I experienced lower frame rates.
I chose to overclock the PC using desktop tools instead of BIOS. I used the automatic settings in Asus GPU Tweak II for the GPU and found it effective. Next, I focused on the CPU and used Intel Extreme tuning utility. I adjusted core ratios and cache ratios up to 39x with the basic tuning presets. After running several benchmarks, everything seemed normal.
I also installed Core Temp software to monitor temperatures and data. It showed my CPU reaching around 3900 Mhz, which was ideal for safe overclocking.
Recently, during a routine game session, I noticed an issue. The PC restarted itself without errors or a blue screen. BIOS appeared and confirmed the settings were reset. I tried default BIOS settings and restarted again.
However, Core Temp reported an unexpected drop in frequency. For instance, 100x8 went from 800 Mhz to 798 Mhz, and 1197 Mhz for 100x12. The maximum stable frequency was 3891 Mhz for 100x39. I attempted to switch power settings to max performance but it didn’t help. I also tried reverting the overclock, but it failed.
I’m wondering if my CPU has suffered permanent damage and why I can’t reach 3900 MHz. Will it ever be fixed naturally? Could you please assist me with this problem?
The sudden restart you observed was caused by the PSU failing to supply power to your whole system. Nonetheless, the PSU you mentioned is quite costly. It's worth noting that your only action involved software overclocking without any voltage adjustments. It would be better to perform overclocking through the BIOS and record your voltages and clock speeds.
You might consider removing the CMOS battery and replacing it after 15 minutes to check if it makes a difference. Also, ensure you're using the most recent BIOS version.
The sudden restart you experienced was caused by the PSU failing to provide power to your whole system. Nonetheless, the PSU you mentioned seems quite costly. It's also worth mentioning that you only performed software-based overclocking and didn't alter any voltage settings. It would be better to adjust overclocking through the BIOS and record your voltages and clock speeds.
You might consider removing the CMOS battery and replacing it after a short time, checking if this resolves the issue. Additionally, ensure you're using the most recent BIOS version.
Thank you for taking the time to review my explanation. I apologize for any confusion caused by my language. Did I misinterpret your message about the PSU not being sufficient for running two overclocked components simultaneously? I'm not a native speaker, and I want to confirm whether this suggests my PSU isn't adequate for your setup.
I've restarted the system and the clock speed remains lower than before.