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How do I overclock by intel i5 4670K?

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February 26, 2014 1:50:37 PM

All I know is raise CPU voltage and ratio and check if stable...

mobo is the MSI Z87 GD65,

Its night here so I will see the replies tomorrow but please give me a guide. I know you might send video links of linus and OC3DTV But I want a straight forward, correct and that type of guide. To check if its stable I run OCCT and thats it? If so, how long? Like that is the stuff i need to know and how to OC. I wont oc now, but soon. Thanks!

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a b K Overclocking
February 26, 2014 2:01:33 PM

I found prime95 found instability quicker than OCCT, but for me both failed within 5 minutes with an unstable OC

30 minutes of testing is generally enough to catch an unstable OC even though some people advice 4 or even 8 hours
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February 26, 2014 2:02:32 PM

30 minutes is good. Ill use prime 95 to be safe
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February 26, 2014 2:03:29 PM

but the OC part is my main point. Just voltage and ratio?
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a b K Overclocking
February 26, 2014 2:32:20 PM

http://www.overclock.net/t/1401976/the-gigabyte-z87-has...

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An Easy 4.4/4.5/4.6GHz Template:
Here are the settings I used; you can use them as a template for your settings:
Profile #1 Basic Profile:
CPU VRIN Override LLC: Set to Extreme (this is to make sure VIN doesn’t droop)
CPU VRIN Override Voltage: 1.7-2.0v (reduce if temperatures too high is causing instability, increase if temperatures are fine and you are unstable)
VCore: 1.24-1.34v
Ring Voltage: 1.15 or 1.2v
CPU Multiplier: 44x-46x
BCLK: Auto
Turbo: Auto


http://www.overclockers.com/3step-guide-to-overclock-in...
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February 26, 2014 11:00:07 PM

Thanks Russ. Do you want me to do what exactly is in that quote?
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a b K Overclocking
February 27, 2014 5:06:05 AM

It's a good starting point. Just remember IVY and Haswell like low voltage.
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February 27, 2014 6:02:18 AM

Yeah, what is the max voiltage I should go and what should I start at?
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a b K Overclocking
February 27, 2014 6:20:36 AM

Mirakledba said:
Yeah, what is the max voiltage I should go and what should I start at?


I would start low. Say 1.25v Vcore and see how high the multi and temps will go. TBH, you can easily hit 4.7/4.8 but the temps will be insane...

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February 27, 2014 6:26:54 AM

All i want is 4.5. So I am going to start at 1.2v and 43 so i will start at 4.3ghz

I run Prime 95 for how long?
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a b K Overclocking
February 27, 2014 6:53:24 AM

Mirakledba said:
All i want is 4.5. So I am going to start at 1.2v and 43 so i will start at 4.3ghz

I run Prime 95 for how long?


An hour atleast if temps allow.

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a b K Overclocking
February 27, 2014 10:27:27 AM

You should start at no voltage increase and go from there
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February 27, 2014 10:33:56 AM

Oh ok...But i dont want to start at like 3.5ghz so Ill start at 4.2 with stock voltage. Ok?
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a b K Overclocking
February 27, 2014 11:02:14 AM

I don't know about 4.2 on stock voltage. I would go to like 1.1 or 1.2.
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February 27, 2014 11:04:34 AM

Ok Ill put 1.2v and 4.2...if that works, ill go on. If my Cpu can reach 4.6, i wont use it. I just want 4.4/4.5

what are good settings for 4.5? I dont know why everyone says i shouldnt OC now...
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a b K Overclocking
February 27, 2014 11:06:07 AM

Because overclocking will do nothing at all for your game performance. That's why. Unless you bought all this hardware simply to try to see what the best benchmark score is you can get, overclocking that CPU will not help game performance much if any as it can easily max any game at stock settings. It is a hobby, not a necessity.
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a b K Overclocking
February 27, 2014 11:09:59 AM

GPU overclocking can get you 1-10fps increase. That's about it. My GTX 660ti overclocked at the ragged edge can barely put 5fps over the stock settings in benchmarks.

Unless your hardware is old and showing age, overclocking is not really going to get you any kind of gains.

Also, for the record my CPU is not overclocked. Simply locked at the boost frequency as it is 2.5 years old. It can still max all games today. Your CPU has YEARS to go before overclocking will make much if any difference at all.
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February 27, 2014 11:11:18 AM

:-/ So I wasted money on this H100i...

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a b K Overclocking
February 27, 2014 11:15:05 AM

Depends on the game. Some games might benefit a bit from OC

The ability to OC also gives you some future proofing.
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February 27, 2014 11:17:06 AM

I just really wanna OC...BF4 should benifit....I can max out all games I HAVE but none are very intensive besides warthunder.
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a b K Overclocking
February 27, 2014 11:17:07 AM

I mean, yes if you look at it like that. If you planned to have a hobby of overclocking (constantly pushing limits, trying new techniques, messing with power limits, etc.), then it would be useful, but if you really just were expecting more performance by overclocking once and leaving it alone from then on, it will simply not be be noticeable for a while.

you could have just used the stock cooler for a year or two then bought whatever was the newest and bet at the time when overclocking your CPU would actually matter.

In my opinion, I would ALWAYS opt to save money and get a non-overclockable CPU and put the money elsewhere unless budget is no object at all. Hence why I have an i5 2310 not a 2500k. Simply because I don't consider overclocking a hobby of mine.
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a b K Overclocking
February 27, 2014 11:18:16 AM

Mirakledba said:
I just really wanna OC...BF4 should benifit....I can max out all games I HAVE but none are very intensive besides warthunder.


To be honest, I highly doubt you would get anything more out of BF4 with overclocking. Your system can max it at 60fps at 1080p as is. Nothing you do will be noticeable.
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February 27, 2014 11:21:59 AM

I know you're right. I wont OC as a hobby, but I just wanna OC. Just for fun and just of the thrill...its my First gaming PC or like real PC so im sure you could relate. Ive got a BUNCH of posts and messages saying im blasphemes for not OCing with such a nice PC.
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a b K Overclocking
February 27, 2014 11:27:41 AM

Those people are just jealous that you have this expensive hardware. Don't let them push you to do something. I understand wanting to overclock. I'm just trying to make sure you understand you might probably get nothing out of it. You want to know the real reason people overclock? They see it like a competition. Who can overclock the best. "look at me, my CPU is at 4.5ghz!!!!". people like to show off. Of course there are people who do it for performance and don't care what people think. BUT, the majority of people with their CPU GHZ listed in their sig are doing it for attention/to show off. I'm sorry but it is true. Look, even I am guilty of it. The people with no CPU speeds or system specs in their sigs, are some of the people with the most powerful and overclocked systems on this site.
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February 27, 2014 11:27:58 AM

stupid debug led went from o3 to O4 I CLEARED THE DAMN CMOS AND UPDATED THE BIOS...What else do you want, motherboard? ;-;
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February 27, 2014 11:31:29 AM

Ok....I wont OC now..When I need it I will...look at me, saying 3.4 ghz on my sig :p 

Can we talk about GPU OCing? Hows that? Easy or hard? if heard its soooooo easy with MSI afterburner.

BTW, my Air 540 power button LED started working...maybe it was from resettings the capacitors
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a b K Overclocking
February 27, 2014 11:34:48 AM

It is easy, but it is WAY more finicky than the CPU. It took me probably 20 tries and crashes or more to get a high stable overclock on my 660ti.
And even then i barely got 5fps out of it. I just run it at stock. It wasn't worth the heat and fan noise for such small gains.

For GPU overclocking EVERY single card is different. Even two identical cards will overclock wildly differently. You have to increase clock speed and voltage in VERY small increments and then run benchmark tests each time to test for stability.

It is not difficult to do, just a very tedious process.
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February 27, 2014 11:35:55 AM

so do you recommend it or not? cause my GPU has better cooling than the 660ti so it might not be loud and hot
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a b K Overclocking
February 27, 2014 11:38:00 AM

It depends. If you have a gtx 460 and you only need 5fps more to be able to lock a game at 30fps, then yes of course I recommend it.

But, if you can lock games at 60fps at 1080p no problem, then no it is pointless. All it will do is make more noise and heat.

No matter what cooler you have, an overvolted card will ALWAYS run ALOT hotter than stock. My card runs at 70c stock at 100% load and it touched 90c overclocked without messing with fan profiles. And yes, any card will also get ALOT louder when you mess with the fan profiles, regardless of cooler style.

For your card, I would leave it alone. No point to overclock it.
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February 27, 2014 11:40:16 AM

Minecraft - Never lag maxed out

Warthunder - I use Vsync so it caps at 60

other games are all smooth

Elder scrolls, dont know since beta starts tomorrow noon but I might not buy the game


Ugh...I know OCing wil be pointless...idk why I want to...Whatever. I wont for the time being...But maybe my CPU and GPU have amazing chips and Im missing out....never know.

Solution for your help.
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a b K Overclocking
February 27, 2014 11:42:05 AM

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You want to know the real reason people overclock? They see it like a competition. Who can overclock the best. "look at me, my CPU is at 4.5ghz!!!!". people like to show off. Of course there are people who do it for performance and don't care what people think. BUT, the majority of people with their CPU GHZ listed in their sig are doing it for attention/to show off. I'm sorry but it is true. Look, even I am guilty of it.

There is a legitimate increase in performance from overclocking.
My CPU is so old that even a 12.5% OC notable increased framerate. But even a high end CPU can benefit despite what tiny voices is saying
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a b K Overclocking
February 27, 2014 11:42:14 AM

Elder scrolls is easy to max. 2 year old hardware can max it easily. You will have no problems maxing it. Your system won't even have to try.
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a b K Overclocking
February 27, 2014 11:43:29 AM

Ok with those games there is no point unless you have a really old CPU
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February 27, 2014 11:47:09 AM

BTW tiny, my PSU fan is on hybrid, should I leave it at that? Fan never spins (it works, i just turned it to auto hybrid) Is my PSU good? Its XFX so i feel like its not but i paid 119 and its worth 130. Random Question: Is my PC high end or mid ranged cause I have no SSD and stuff.

Smeeze, So you're saying the opposite of tiny....Its Ok man. You said you notice a diff cause your CPU is old and you're running today's games and stuff. But My CPU is made to max out these games at stock so mine isnt old...big difference there.
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a b K Overclocking
February 27, 2014 11:47:46 AM

smeezekitty said:
Ok with those games there is no point unless you have a really old CPU


I agree. I do agree that overclocking high end hardware can have some difference, but for an i5 4670k at 1080p resolution with an r9 280x, he doesn't really have anything to worry about. The GPU will poop out before the CPU does.

If he had two 780s in SLI, this would be a different discussion, but with a single 280x, I would surprised if he say any gains form CPU overclocking even in demanding games.
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a b K Overclocking
February 27, 2014 11:50:31 AM

Mirakledba said:
BTW tiny, my PSU fan is on hybrid, should I leave it at that? Fan never spins (it works, i just turned it to auto hybrid) Is my PSU good? Its XFX so i feel like its not but i paid 119 and its worth 130. Random Question: Is my PC high end or mid ranged cause I have no SSD and stuff.

Smeeze, So you're saying the opposite of tiny....Its Ok man. You said you notice a diff cause your CPU is old and you're running today's games and stuff. But My CPU is made to max out these games at stock so mine isnt old...big difference there.


XFX uses Seasonic units and puts their name on them. Your PSU as as high end as it gets. I would leave the fan on hybrid. No harm there.

No one can accurately answer your high//mid range question because that is an opinion not a fact. To me, it is on the low side of "high end". I consider it to be better than a "mid range" computer.
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February 27, 2014 12:02:47 PM

Thanks for your help guys! Running Minecraftt with Shaders at 48-90 fps :)  10 chunks though...worth it? Cause without Iget over 100fps with 16 chunks.
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a b K Overclocking
February 27, 2014 12:06:13 PM

Do you use optifine? If so, it will make a world of difference. With no mods I get about 90fps but with optifine and messing with all of the settings, I get 140-160fps at 1080p. Obviously we plan at 60fps with Vsync, but it could probably help you stay at 60fps with shaders.

I don't actually like the way shaders make minecraft look so I do not personally play with them .
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a b K Overclocking
February 27, 2014 12:13:59 PM

Yes, it is out for 1.7.4 and 1.7.2. 1.7.4 came out 2 weeks ago and 1.7.2 has been out forever.

Ans yeah, but I still do not like shaders. Minecraft is a building and adventuring game in the most primal sense of the words. Graphics aren't the point. You make your own story, your own adventure. Graphics have nothing to do with it. A good looking (shaders and AA) minecraft, to me, defeats the purpose. You play it for adventure and and making your own creations and story, not because it looks good.

That's the way I feels. I do not like any graphics mods for minecraft unless they are just simple texture packs, and even then, I do not use texture packs.
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a b K Overclocking
February 27, 2014 12:15:47 PM

That just looks kind of blurry to me more than anything

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February 27, 2014 12:16:42 PM

yeah graphics mean nothing. I just downloaded it for the first time but i never use it. Just for fun and looking around. I make huge things in MC and explore just like you. To clear that, I dont use shaders...not worth losing 100fps just for a "nicer"Look. All i have to do is change the profile and bam. Never really seen Shaders as something for a daily use....Gonna install optifine now to run MC even better ;) 
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February 27, 2014 12:18:15 PM

which is the best optifine out? There are a few HD ultras but which is the best? Link please. I downloaded one, but not sure which one.
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February 27, 2014 12:23:43 PM

nevermind..got it..rather than 16 chunks..optifine gives me 32...and multi core...over 100fps...I LOVE THIS THING!!!!
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a b K Overclocking
February 27, 2014 12:24:43 PM


Yeah, but why do you play at100fps? You should be v-synced to 60.
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February 27, 2014 12:27:02 PM

Would that make it smoother?
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a b K Overclocking
February 27, 2014 12:29:55 PM

Yes it will. Alot smoother. Instead of the FPS fluctuating all over, it will never move from 60. You should ALWAYS play games with V-0sync enabled to lock the frame rate to your monitor's refresh rate.
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