Overclocking 4770k i7 with default BIOS settings

insomniac247

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Hi All

Just a quick one

My Setup:
CPU: 4770k i7 3.5ghz
Mobo: MSI Z87-GD65
RAM: Corsair Vengence 2133mhz
Cooler: Corsair H105


Can you overclock my CPU to 4.2ghz but keep the settings such as v.core as [Auto]
Ive just changed the settings to 4.2ghz but havent changed anything else, all other settings are also

I have been using the PC for a week or so and couldnt see any issues
Temp stays around 30 degrees C

Do I need to change settings? or can the mobo use the correct settings for the CPU speed?

Many Thanks
 
Leaving voltage on Auto isn't advisable as it allows the CPU to request any voltage it likes from the motherboard, which could cause dangerously high voltage and/or system failure due to the board failing to deliver it.

If your vCore is ok and you arent getting any problem then you are lucky, but ideally you'd set a fixed voltage and offfset the LLC slightly to allow for droops.

Any idea what your vCore is hitting?