i5 4690k overclock

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marktilbrook

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hey guys i know nothing about overclocking cpus so i was wondering how i should overclock my i5 4690k without having to get another cooler because i got no money to get another cooler, i just want to use the fan that comes with the cpu, whats the max i can get my cpu to thats completely safe? and how should i do it?
 
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There's alawys some risk. But, risk to the CPU will ultimately come with voltage increases. Just increasing the speed will not change much, your computer will shut down from a bad OC before letting your CPU get harmed. Get HWmonitor to monitor the temps, and run prime95 for 15 minutes. This will show you if it is stable and if your temps will be good at load. Again, if you are not touching voltage, it shouldn't affect temps too much. I'd suggest you monitor your system at load with your current settings so you have some point of reference of temps and are able to compare. You want to stay under 80C. if it gets to 75C stop the test.
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danco5074

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Each CPU is different, so every 4690k will have a different safe OC. Just increase your GHz in bios until you see distortions or a loss of performance. If you are not getting cooling, do not touch the voltage. You will only beable to OC the CPU to the point that it begins to want a voltage increase, and you must stop there. the 4690K has great overclockability, and you may be able to get her to 4.0-4.2 without a voltage increase.
 
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danco5074

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There's alawys some risk. But, risk to the CPU will ultimately come with voltage increases. Just increasing the speed will not change much, your computer will shut down from a bad OC before letting your CPU get harmed. Get HWmonitor to monitor the temps, and run prime95 for 15 minutes. This will show you if it is stable and if your temps will be good at load. Again, if you are not touching voltage, it shouldn't affect temps too much. I'd suggest you monitor your system at load with your current settings so you have some point of reference of temps and are able to compare. You want to stay under 80C. if it gets to 75C stop the test.
 
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