How do you know what can and can't be OC'd (over clocked)?

JonRichardson · Oct 22, 2014

I had my comp build put on here to get people's opinion ( http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2343687/thoughts-computer-build.html ) and someone mentioned that the CPU Intel Core i5-4590 that I picked could not be OC'd and that the CPU Intel Core i5-4670K could be.

I was under the assumption that the boost clock for the 4590 was an "OC" and that the Intel CPUs had some block where they couldn't be OC'd.

Can someone please clarify if all CPUs can be OC'd or how to determine which can be?

OriginalCadaver · Oct 22, 2014

If you want to OC your CPU, you need to look for K versions. Intel specifically releases those to be overclocked.

JonRichardson · Oct 22, 2014

OriginalCadaver :

I see. Thank you sir. So any that are not "k" can not be OC'd?

Suztera · Oct 22, 2014

As mentioned above, you need K or X versions of the cpu in the model number as well as a Z** motherboard or X** motherboard depending on what socket you using.
Socket 2011 v3 uses X99 whilst socket 1150 uses Z97.
The intel pentium g3258 is an overclockable chip but the rest of the series aren't overclockable. I wouldn't really recommend this cpu for gaming though unless you really on a budget.

JonRichardson · Oct 22, 2014

Suztera :

so this MoBo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157505 is fine?

OriginalCadaver · Oct 22, 2014

So...you can overclock some non K CPUs, but you risk damaging the CPU and it's also harder. The K versions are usually 20-40 bucks more, so unless you're on a supertight budget then just grab one of those. Also Intel warranty doesn't cover OC damage to a non K CPU.

Suztera · Oct 22, 2014

JonRichardson :

That motherboard would be fine with a i5 4670k or ideally a i5 4690k.
i5 4690k is a slightly improved i5 4670k and should overclock better.

JonRichardson · Oct 22, 2014

Suztera :

JonRichardson :

That motherboard would be fine with a i5 4670k or ideally a i5 4690k.
i5 4690k is a slightly improved i5 4670k and should overclock better.

I looked up the 4690k and i don't see integrated graphics or if it's DDR3. I know i sound ridiculous but this would have the same or better as the predecessor 4670k correct?

Suztera · Oct 22, 2014

JonRichardson :

Suztera :

I looked up the 4690k and i don't see integrated graphics or if it's DDR3. I know i sound ridiculous but this would have the same or better as the predecessor 4670k correct?

All current gen i3 and i5 and i7 have integrated graphics as a standard. They do support DDR3, there has been no change yet to DDR4.

Detailed info on the i5 4690k:
http://ark.intel.com/products/80811/Intel-Core-i5-4690K-Processor-6M-Cache-up-to-3_90-GHz

JonRichardson · Oct 22, 2014

Suztera :

JonRichardson :

All current gen i3 and i5 and i7 have integrated graphics as a standard. They do support DDR3, there has been no change yet to DDR4.

Detailed info on the i5 4690k:
http://ark.intel.com/products/80811/Intel-Core-i5-4690K-Processor-6M-Cache-up-to-3_90-GHz

Ok great!! Also, I read a review that with the 4690k you can only use 2 sticks of RAM or you may experience blue screen? Do you or anyone else know of this issue?

Suztera · Oct 22, 2014

Nope, you can definitely use up to 4 stick of ram of 32 GB ram in dual channel.

JonRichardson · Oct 22, 2014

Suztera :

Sweet!! Thank you

I appreciate it a lot!

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