Yes, changing motherboards can enhance overclocking performance.
Yes, changing motherboards can enhance overclocking performance.
Hey everyone. Here’s what I have set up on my rig.
I’m using an i5-4670K with Hyper 212 evo push-pull and Corsair High Performance.
My motherboard is MSI Z97 Krait SLI, paired with a GTX 970 and 8GB Crucial 1600 RAM.
I recently got a new case, so I upgraded to the MSI Z97 Krait SLI board to match the theme. On my previous setup (Asrock Z87 Pro 4), the only stable overclock I could achieve was around 4.2 GHz with a temperature of 1.185. Now that I have the new motherboard, should I redo the process or stick with 4.2 at 1.185?
I’m wondering if overclocking depends on the CPU itself (whether the same chip runs the same across boards) or more on the board design—maybe it’s a mix of both.
Thanks ahead for any advice!
The board and chip both influence the outcome. What functions well on one setup may not always apply to another. This applies even when using identical boards or chips. Each has its own distinct character in terms of preferences. I would begin fresh from the start.
The board and chip both influence the outcome. What functions well on one setup may not always apply to another. This applies even when using identical boards or chips. Each device has its own distinct character in terms of preferences. I would begin fresh from the start.
Thanks for the update Puffer. It seems I might still be in the silicon lottery after all. I never managed to reach 4.5 on my old board, even with a 1.30 vcore (I didn’t want to push beyond that). Maybe it was just a poor board. It’s not that Z87 Pro 4 was a high-end model from the start. I’ll share my results later this week when I can dedicate 2-3 hours straight to an OC process.
My i5-4690K wouldn't stay stable above 4.3 GHz on my old Gigabyte board, but on my newer ASUS board I'm maintaining a solid 4.5 GHz with identical voltage configurations. Could you share the voltage you're using for that 4.5 GHz and the maximum temperatures your processor reaches during intense gaming sessions?
Stock 1.25 V and gaming temperatures stay below 65°C in a heavily modified Skyrim. Cooling system uses a Corsair H90.