Voltage settings for i5 4670k with 4.5ghz overclocking
Voltage settings for i5 4670k with 4.5ghz overclocking
Hey guys. How does the voltage function during overclocking? I know higher voltages mean less lifespan, but I want to stay safe. For an i5 4670k with a Z87 plus motherboard and liquid cooling, what’s a reasonable voltage setting? Is there a formula to calculate it safely when boosting the MHz? Thanks!
The overclocking tool is located within the BIOS, while the Asus suite program handles other system settings.
I would never recommend using something that does it automatically. There's no magic formula, just set your desired OC, raise the voltage accordingly, and stress test to make sure your system is stable. If/when it gets stable, ask yourself if you're fine with setting the voltage that it's stable at.
It's in the BIOS. On the first page, EZ screen, just click the 4-way Optimization button and relax. Eventually, it will BSOD. Don't worry, that's normal and it will restart. When that occurs, you've reached the limits of the OC and that's it. I achieved 4.6 Ghz, and when it increased to 4.7, it caused a BSOD, so 4.6 Ghz was the maximum I could get. This was because of the cooling solution I'm using.
Discovering the correct voltage is straightforward. The updated automatic programs built into the new Z87 Plus boards already provide this information, so you don't need any third-party tools.
The issue is in the BIOS. On the first page, EZ screen, just click the 4 way Optimization button and wait. Eventually, it will BSOD. Don't worry, that's normal and it will restart. When that happens, you've reached the limits of the OC and it's over. I have a 4.6 Ghz, and when it went to 4.7 it BSOD'd, so 4.6 Ghz was the only option I got. This is because of the cooling solution I'm using. I don't remember seeing 4 way optimization in the BIOS screen, but I do have it in the suite program on my desktop from Asus. I'll check the BIOS again later today.
Try 4.5 @ 1.2v... If it's not stable there, increase by 0.25 until you get the right voltage. Likely you have a good chip. It's quite straightforward. Thanks for the help! I've been steady at 4.5ghz but wanted to confirm the correct voltage so I don't damage anything.