Can't go past 4.4GHz on i5-4670k?

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Hello all, just as the title states. I'm running an i5-4670k with a Corsair H100i water cooler. I had a (fairly) stable overclock at 4.4GHz and 1.245 volts. However, I cannot seem to get past 4.4GHz. Currently, I have 4.5GHz at 1.290 volts, LLC Level 2, and I can barely get into Windows. As soon as I start up OCCT, my entire computer freezes about 15 seconds into the stress. I was able to get a sucessful 5 run test on Intel Burn Test on Standard, but that seems to be it. I'm afraid I have one of the crappy Haswell cards to be honest. My temperatures max at 83 degrees on IBT, and that worries me also. So, what can I do to get to 4.5GHz? What's the maximum safe temperature and voltage I can get on my 4670k (thought it was 85 degrees and 1.3 volts)? Any and all help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
 
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You need to remember the rule about CPUs. No two are made equal. Just because Doofy's 4670K clocks to 4.6GHz, does not mean Goofy's 4670K can clock past 4.0GHz. There's a reason Intel says the Intel Core I5-4670K processor runs @ 3.4GHz. It's because every Intel Core I5-4670K can safely run at that speed. Not every Intel Core I5-4670K can run at 3.5GHz.

What can you do?
1) Live with what you got
2) Buy another CPU in the hope that it's of a better batch than the one you currently own.
3) Look into liquid nitrogen cooling. (j/k)

-Wolf sends
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You need to remember the rule about CPUs. No two are made equal. Just because Doofy's 4670K clocks to 4.6GHz, does not mean Goofy's 4670K can clock past 4.0GHz. There's a reason Intel says the Intel Core I5-4670K processor runs @ 3.4GHz. It's because every Intel Core I5-4670K can safely run at that speed. Not every Intel Core I5-4670K can run at 3.5GHz.

What can you do?
1) Live with what you got
2) Buy another CPU in the hope that it's of a better batch than the one you currently own.
3) Look into liquid nitrogen cooling. (j/k)

-Wolf sends
 
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Alright, I guess I'll settle for 4.4GHz, which is still really good. Guess I lost my bet with my buddy to see who can clock higher lol. He must have a really good chip because he clocks at 4.2GHz on a Hyper 212 air cooler and his temps are right around 69 degrees. Thanks for the answer though
 
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Same thing here. Its the chip. I regret buying a Kraken X60- it was overkill for this processor. 212 evo did it fine. Fortunately, I dig the aesthetics and do not like the look of air cooling whatsoever. Ticks my OCD off bad the way that that big bulky air cooler sits on a mother board hanging off.

Im at 4.2 ghz on stock volt - 1.2v. I couldnt even get 4.5 with doing 1.3volts+. No point in bothering any further and im going to just leave it at 4.2 stock volts.

His chip is average. My temps were 64-67 at 4.2GHZ with the hyper 212 evo. That cooler is a steal for $30. Seriously a steal. Now I dont break 56 on the kraken x60.
 
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I was the same way, hated the look of air cooling and now my case looks so sweeeet with water cooling. As far as temps go I must just have crappy ventilation in mine then, I'll check the fans now.
 
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I am on the exteme mode for the kraken, with two noctua nf-a14 140mm attached pulling air out the top of the case. Intake is 3x corsair SP fans- which are being sent back for noctuas (loud). Exhaust is 140mm Corsair Quiet Ed.

What are your temps?
 
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At 4.4Ghz and High IBT with 10 runs, I've never gone above 81. Idle is right at 30 degrees
 
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Well, I'm actually not running Prime95 lol. I'm running something called OCCT that stresses your memory. GPU, and CPU simultaneously. I'm also running IntelBurnTester (IBT) on Standard or High for 10 runs
 
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