Opinions on the overclock i5-4670k | Msi Z97 Gaming 5

NeeLzy

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Hello!
I am a real newbie in overclocking. I started testing and experimenting this week with the combo named in the description. Here is what I got:

4.20 ghz
CPU ratio 42
Ring ratio 41
with xmp enabled

AT

Core Voltage 1.100v
Ring Voltage 1.075v

Temps:
Idle: 35*C
Aida64 Stability Test: 55*C
Gaming: 38-43*C (Witcher 3 Ultra)

(I was a bit confused when running the Aida64 test because when i went to Task manager and checked the CPU usage (Im using win10) it said that Its running under 5.12ghz? Can someone explain why since i only overclocked to 4.2ghz? Is it actually 5.12ghz or is that some sort of a mistake?)

Any feedback or tips would be greatly appriciated. If theres something I can adjust and improve tell me, will be happy to hear!



 
You can run the core voltage to over 1.25V with 'normal' temperatures near 60C. What's your CPU cooler?

That motherboard is not the best for overclocking with its weaker power phases, but I would expect you to be able to get to 4.6Ghz at under 1.300V (1.283V for 4.6Ghz for me)

As said above, Task manager is completely unreliable for overclocking.

Use CPU-Z
HWMonitor
OCCT
ASUS RealBench
Prime95 26.6

for stress testing and monitoring, and they all have free versions.
 

NeeLzy

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Hi, thanks for the suggested software, looking forward to test it out :)
I am using the Corsair H80i GT with 2 AF120 fans. Well spent money, really happy with it.