Hello hello,
I have a quick question regarding overclocking the i5 4690k. As a bit of background, I am new to overclocking, but tried to do extensive background research before I attempted it. My specs are:
Cpu: i5 4690k
Mobo: MSI z97 Gaming 7
RAM: Ballistix Sport 8gb x2
Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S
GPU: Gigabyte Windforce GTX 980ti
Power: Seasonic SS-860XP2 860W
I've been overclocking the cpu incrementally based on the guides I've read for this particular chip. I found a stable overclock of 4.6ghz with 1.275v and temps generally in the 50s and 60s during an AIDA64 stress test. I'd like to get up to 4.7, if possible, but, sadly, I cannot achieve such heights without pushing the voltage above 1.3v. I'm currently running a stress test at 1.31v. Prior increments of .005 led to BSOD, but the temps were generally in the 60s with a few infrequent jumps into the low 70s.
Thus far, the temps for the 1.31v test have been similar: 60s with infrequent jumps into the 70s. My understanding is that these are good temps. I am worried/curious, however, would running my machine at that voltage 24/7 dramatically decrease the CPU's lifespans? More generally, I'm still a little confused as to the relationship between voltage and cpu lifespan. I understand that higher voltages can lead to more heat, damaging the chip, but is there something that voltage does other than increase heat that damages the chip?
Any help would be much appreciated.
I have a quick question regarding overclocking the i5 4690k. As a bit of background, I am new to overclocking, but tried to do extensive background research before I attempted it. My specs are:
Cpu: i5 4690k
Mobo: MSI z97 Gaming 7
RAM: Ballistix Sport 8gb x2
Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S
GPU: Gigabyte Windforce GTX 980ti
Power: Seasonic SS-860XP2 860W
I've been overclocking the cpu incrementally based on the guides I've read for this particular chip. I found a stable overclock of 4.6ghz with 1.275v and temps generally in the 50s and 60s during an AIDA64 stress test. I'd like to get up to 4.7, if possible, but, sadly, I cannot achieve such heights without pushing the voltage above 1.3v. I'm currently running a stress test at 1.31v. Prior increments of .005 led to BSOD, but the temps were generally in the 60s with a few infrequent jumps into the low 70s.
Thus far, the temps for the 1.31v test have been similar: 60s with infrequent jumps into the 70s. My understanding is that these are good temps. I am worried/curious, however, would running my machine at that voltage 24/7 dramatically decrease the CPU's lifespans? More generally, I'm still a little confused as to the relationship between voltage and cpu lifespan. I understand that higher voltages can lead to more heat, damaging the chip, but is there something that voltage does other than increase heat that damages the chip?
Any help would be much appreciated.
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