overclocking i7 4790k
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The BIOS is what you should be using for overclocking. Also I am moving this thread to the overclocking section.
Ok sorry and thanks, i missed the overclocking section(im on my phone). My build is finished and im ready to experiment a bit. Before i start do you know what would be the safe limit for i7 with those parts i listed?
I will post some pictures of my build tomorrow or tuesday.
I will post some pictures of my build tomorrow or tuesday.
Definitely OC through the BIOS. I would suggest you do some reading up and learn what you can before you start. I just spent this weekend OCing my 4790k with some great results. Check out this video for a good intro to starting with the Haswell (it's with an ASUS board so setting might vary a bit):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CHs5_TdpXE
You are most likely looking at anywhere from 4.6 to 4.8 on an air cooler - but it takes some patience getting there. Good luck.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CHs5_TdpXE
You are most likely looking at anywhere from 4.6 to 4.8 on an air cooler - but it takes some patience getting there. Good luck.
ttimberlak443
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You should do your overclocking through the BIOS. If you would like, you could use an overclocking software to get a basic idea of what your chip will do, but that should never be what you use for your final overclock.
Every chip is different. Some chips will be able to get a high overclock with good temperatures no problem, while others will be lucky to get much of an overclock at all and remain stable at a decent voltage and temperature.
I'm unsure of the voltages that Devil's Canyon runs at, but since the architecture is the same as Haswell, I'd imagine the process is pretty much the same. LinusTechTips on YouTube has a great Haswell overclocking guide.
Long story short you will be adjusting your multiplier and voltage. Be sure to keep a good eye on your temperatures. As you increase the voltage to keep your raised multiplier stable, your temperatures will rise with it.
NOTE: Before you do any overclocking, you should do some stress testing and temperature monitoring on your system at stock speeds. You want to make sure you have a stable system to begin with that has some headroom for the added temperature.
Every chip is different. Some chips will be able to get a high overclock with good temperatures no problem, while others will be lucky to get much of an overclock at all and remain stable at a decent voltage and temperature.
I'm unsure of the voltages that Devil's Canyon runs at, but since the architecture is the same as Haswell, I'd imagine the process is pretty much the same. LinusTechTips on YouTube has a great Haswell overclocking guide.
Long story short you will be adjusting your multiplier and voltage. Be sure to keep a good eye on your temperatures. As you increase the voltage to keep your raised multiplier stable, your temperatures will rise with it.
NOTE: Before you do any overclocking, you should do some stress testing and temperature monitoring on your system at stock speeds. You want to make sure you have a stable system to begin with that has some headroom for the added temperature.
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creator89,
While you're getting up to speed on overclocking, you might also want to give this a read: Intel Temperature Guide - http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1800828/intel-temperature-guide.html
CT
While you're getting up to speed on overclocking, you might also want to give this a read: Intel Temperature Guide - http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1800828/intel-temperature-guide.html
CT
I want to download some editing programs tomorrow, play dayz, record and see how are the temperatures, so far i did not have any problems. While playing dayz standalone my cpu usage is 20-27%. But yes i will be reading tonight at work(nightshift awaits) but i thought ill stop here and ask you guys since you helped me with building this thing.
Bios seems to be mentioned everywhere but i also read some stuff about some programs.
Bios seems to be mentioned everywhere but i also read some stuff about some programs.
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