Tips for securely boosting performance of the i5 4690k
Tips for securely boosting performance of the i5 4690k
Hey everyone,
I'm putting together my latest PC and need to decide whether to change the jumper on the Z97-A CPU_OV. I'm planning to overclock, so I'm wondering if I should flip it.
without understanding this asus mobo, i don't believe you should try overclocking unless you change a jumper or something similar through bios.
I am not an experienced overclocker, but I have had my 15-3570k on an ASUS Z77 board overclocked around 4.3 for more than 18 months without any issues.
I mainly used the AI suite.
I respect those who have been overclocking for a long time; they know a lot more than me, but I also realize that ASUS probably has people who are skilled in this area. If they provide overclocking software and guides regularly, they would likely avoid damaging processors, motherboards, or other components on a regular basis.
So why shouldn’t this person just run the AI suite and check the results?
Thunderballs, that's what I ended up doing, though I must admit I'm still unsure if I need to adjust the BIOS to ensure the changes were applied. I managed to get an OC of 4.5ghz across all cores (even though it was run separately), and increased the voltage for both the CPU and RAM... but the only mention of it in the BIOS is as a TURBO objective, and I'm not even certain if turbo is actually enabled.
I feel like such a beginner. LOL
Hi Whitelion. Even though it's been a year since your original post, I just received this processor with the same motherboard. I followed the instructions carefully, using ASUS's AI Suite and the 5-Way Optimization wizard. It took just one click, and now I'm safely overclocked at 4.7 gHz above the previous 3.5 (H60 watercooled) — it keeps adjusting until it becomes unstable, then drops back down. Others advised against using the BIOS for this board because the wizard is straightforward, safe, and delivers solid results. Hope this helps others.
I used AI III Suite for overclocking. The stock fan keeps the CPU cool during heavy use at 47C. Right now I'm capturing a 1920 x 1080 video, which is entirely handled by the CPU. Click the banner to view my specs. The system setup I chose makes this the fastest gaming and video recording rig I've ever built in ten years. I plan to install a Corsair Hydro 60 (latest model) soon to really stress the CPU. To be honest, the current performance might not require further OC. It's just awesome as is.