Overclocking CPU and RAM

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Hi all,

I am entirely new to the subject and I need some help. Basically I want to overclock my CPU and RAM. For RAM I need to increase the voltage to 1.65V to reach 2400MHz as for CPU I'd like to go as high as possible and by that I mean overclock to the point where it's stable and risk of frying the CPU is relatively low. Here's the stuff I'm gonna use:

MB - Asus Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac)
CPU - Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor
RAM - G.Skill Trident X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory
CPU cooling - Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
PSU - EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified

I need any information such as links to tutorials, what voltages to use, how to make sure it's stable and general wisdom from experienced overclockers. I have done some research and I roughly know what to do but I believe it's better to ask and read more than regret later.

Thanks!
 
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Overclocking is a step by Step method. Don't overclock by any software because overclocking is not the thing that can be done by software. First set the XMP memory profile enabled to set your RAM correctly. Then Go in BIOS and find the CPU clock ratio, this is the multiplier setting. It starts at a multi of 35x 100(BCLK)(normal factory settings) to give you 3.5 Gigahertz. So up it .5 at a time and boot to os and test with P95 for stability and monitor your temps. Do this for approximately 20 minutes. If it passes raise the multi another .5 and try again. You'll get to a point where either P95 won't pass or your temp will gone so high. If the temps gone high you'll have to stop and work on cooling. If P95 fails then go to the Advanced...
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Well, when its about the 4770k or even the 4790k, theres this guide:

http://www.overclockersclub.com/guides/overclock_intel_4770k_guide/

it helped me with my 4770k, so you might want to take a look at it as the 4790k is just a "refresh" haswell
 
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Overclocking is a step by Step method. Don't overclock by any software because overclocking is not the thing that can be done by software. First set the XMP memory profile enabled to set your RAM correctly. Then Go in BIOS and find the CPU clock ratio, this is the multiplier setting. It starts at a multi of 35x 100(BCLK)(normal factory settings) to give you 3.5 Gigahertz. So up it .5 at a time and boot to os and test with P95 for stability and monitor your temps. Do this for approximately 20 minutes. If it passes raise the multi another .5 and try again. You'll get to a point where either P95 won't pass or your temp will gone so high. If the temps gone high you'll have to stop and work on cooling. If P95 fails then go to the Advanced voltage section in bios and add some volts to the CPU VCore . Stay in offset and just add a bit by tapping on the "+" key and test again.
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