Unable to Un-Overclock my CPU
Unable to Un-Overclock my CPU
Earlier, I added AI Suite to my Windows 10 setup. At first, the changes were successful. However, trying to undo them has been difficult. I've repeatedly reset my BIOS to its original configuration and checked the default clock speeds, which show the CPU running at 4400 MHz via CPUID and HWMonitor. After uninstalling AI Suite several times and resetting the BIOS, the clock speed always reverts back to 4400 MHz when I open Windows again. I'm using an ASUS z97-A motherboard.
The 4790k can reach up to 4.4 GHz when settings are at stock levels...
http://ark.intel.com/products/80807/Inte...o-4_40-GHz
Your motherboard might have an 'all cores max turbo' setting enabled by default, especially if all cores are operating at 4.4 GHz.
The 4790k can reach up to 4.4 GHz when settings are at stock levels...
Check the Intel website for details: http://ark.intel.com/products/80807/Inte...o-4_40-GHz
Your motherboard might have an 'all cores max turbo' setting enabled by default, especially if all cores operate at 4.4 GHz.
TJ Hooker:
The 4790k can reach up to 4.4 GHz at stock configurations...
http://ark.intel.com/products/80807/Inte...o-4_40-GHz
Your motherboard might have an 'all cores max turbo' setting enabled by default, especially if all cores hit 4.4 GHz.
Thanks a ton! I was a bit confused checking that BIOS setting several times.
I might consider keeping it at this configuration. It will use more energy, but could offer better stability during games, although I'm not certain about the impact compared to the i7-4790K.
Previously, there was a problem with CPU cores taking longer to unpark, but newer processors handle this much faster.
On my side, with my i7-3770K, I manually adjusted the "TURBO" settings to 4.5GHz for each core load (1,2,3,4 cores), which seems similar.
On my system under heavy use, it quickly reaches 4.5GHz, while lighter loads cause frequency and voltage changes to save power.
Photonboy could keep it at this configuration. It might use more energy, but could offer better stability during games, although I’m not certain the impact is significant compared to the i7-4790K. Previously, there was a problem with CPU cores taking longer to unpark, but newer CPUs are much faster now. On my side, with my i7-3770K, I manually adjusted the "TURBO" settings to 4.5GHz for each core load (1,2,3,4). On my system under heavy use, it quickly reaches that frequency, while lighter loads cause adjustments in frequency and voltage to save power. Useful information! I’ll just monitor how it performs. I originally aimed for 4.0 because I also use the machine as a Plex server. Thanks for the advice!