4670k mild overclocking to 4.0

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HI,

I recently overclocked my 4670k to 4.0 by just changing only the CPU multiplier to 40(4.0).

I did not change anything else. My CPU voltage is on auto as well as the others. While on Prime95, I noticed that my voltage is automatically set to 1.245 with average temps of 75C.

I'm using Gigabyte Z87X-UD3h mobo which does not have an adaptive function for the voltages.
My question:
Is it safe to leave voltage at auto?
 
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There's really nothing wrong with having voltage be too low as long as you don't get a blue screen. The only real way to test stability while idle is well, to leave your computer idle. Leave it on for a few hours (you can be downloading something) and come back later. If your computer hasn't crashed, you're good to go. But I'm pretty sure you're fine as I bet you've already left your computer idle for a little while before.

I really wouldn't stress out about voltages. Unless you're in the 1.3-1.4v range and/or temps are getting too high (like 80C+) during a stress test, there's nothing to worry about. Your cpu will still outlive pretty much every other component in your desktop.
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What cpu cooler/heatsink are you using? The stock? 75C does seem a little high, even for haswell, at a 4.0ghz oc, unless you're using the stock cooler/heatsink.

However, you're fine leaving your voltage to auto as long as your system is stable. My general rule is to only start worrying about voltage once you hit the 1.3-1.4v range and temps start to get high.
 
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Thanks for the reply. I'm using H80i as a CPU cooler which has only slightly less performance than the H100i.. I think I have a bad chip though T_T

 
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Hmm, I think you should be getting lower temps during Prime95 (like high 60's).

Maybe you could try reapplying the thermal paste? That's often all that's wrong.
 
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Sounds good. So my CPU clock is now 4.0 as well as my cache ration is 4.0 to have a 1:1 performance.. that would be OK right? all the voltages are set to automatic.

What would you recommend as a thermal paste?

Please advise
 
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Hi,

Specs:
4670k @4.0Ghz
Mobo: Gigabyte Z87X-UD3H
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i

I'm mild overclocking my 4670k to 4.0Ghz. I only adjusted the CPU multiplier and Cache ratio to 4.0 and everything is automatic(including voltages). Everything is stable when I ran Prime95 and IBT.

I just noticed than my max voltage(set to auto) reaches 1.245v in full load and 0.716v in idle. I felt felt that 1.245v is way too much for a 4.0 OC; But since Gigabyte does not support adaptive voltage settings, I used offset voltage : (-0.045) so that my voltage under load would only be 1.20v, however it makes my idle voltage to 0.636 - 0.657 which I think is too low?.

My question is:
Is it safe to have that low voltage 0.636 - 0.657.?
My current settings is very stable on stress tests but is there a way to test stability when Idle?

If you find my question kinda silly, please forgive my noobness since I'm new to overclocking.

Please advise
 
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There's really nothing wrong with having voltage be too low as long as you don't get a blue screen. The only real way to test stability while idle is well, to leave your computer idle. Leave it on for a few hours (you can be downloading something) and come back later. If your computer hasn't crashed, you're good to go. But I'm pretty sure you're fine as I bet you've already left your computer idle for a little while before.

I really wouldn't stress out about voltages. Unless you're in the 1.3-1.4v range and/or temps are getting too high (like 80C+) during a stress test, there's nothing to worry about. Your cpu will still outlive pretty much every other component in your desktop.
 
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I like my voltages automatic so that it can save electricity when idle. That's why I'm using the offset -0.45v.. apparently Gigabyte does not have adaptive mode

 
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