Turbo isn't functioning properly? Overclocking assistance is available.
Turbo isn't functioning properly? Overclocking assistance is available.
I have an i5 4690k processor, using an ASUS Z97-A motherboard. I'm sharing the text you sent your friend; sorry if anything repeats. My system runs at a clock speed of 3.5 L with turbo at 3.9, and my chip doesn't exceed 3.6-3.7. In the BIOS I found the turbo option enabled, and under performance I have three choices: power saver, normal, and ASUS optimal. When I set it to max, the speed comes out around 4.12, but my temperatures rise by about 7 degrees, bringing it up to around 80°C. My question is whether the turbo is working correctly—do I need to adjust any settings? I was thinking about resetting the BIOS to defaults and starting fresh. When using normal mode, the CPU doesn't reach turbo speed. I've had this problem before and was puzzled because my CPU showed 4.1 while I thought it was ASUS optimal. So I switched back to normal. I'm also preparing for a new H100i gtx installation on Friday and want to know if overclocking is possible. What's the best way to get the fastest performance from this chip? I've never overclocked before, and I'd really appreciate a detailed, easy-to-follow guide.
Download hwmonitor and aida64. When using hwmonitor, perform a stress test with aida64 to observe CPU performance. Repeat the process during overclocking. Adjust BIOS settings to modify multiplier and voltage, then verify stability and temperature. Avoid excessive thermal paste usage.
Download hwmonitor and aida64. When using hwmonitor, perform a stress test with aida64 to observe CPU performance. Repeat the process during overclocking. Adjust BIOS settings to modify multiplier and voltage, then verify stability and temperature. Avoid excessive thermal paste usage.