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Help a newbie overclock, if you have the patience

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  • Overclocking
  • 4770k
  • Intel i7
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August 4, 2014 10:30:47 AM

So I've been fiddleing around by myself all ready, and I've learn some facts about my rig that I hope will help us overclock my 4770k.

It can do 4.3 GHz @ 1.20v, this can't really be lowered without getting an instant crash.
It can do 4.4 GHz @ 1.25v, and this can't really be lowered either...

It does both 1.20v and 1.25v at about 77 - 83 degrees in small FFTs in Prime95... derp...

This chip is not really a good overclocker unfortunately :( 

But even I as a newbie know that I can do more than raise and lower the CPU Core Voltage...

My ultimate goal would be 4.5 GHz, but any improvement is greatly appreciated!

So I call upon thee, the great overclocking wizards of the obscure interwebz, come forth and assist me in my quest for faster clock speeds!

Also my specs:

ASUS Maximus VI Impact
Intel i7 4770k
Corsair H100i
Corsair CS750M
BitFenix Prodigy
Intel HD 4600 (Heheeee :p )
Some seagate 1TB HDD

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a b K Overclocking
August 4, 2014 10:48:57 AM

As a start, read THIS guide. It will tell you exactly what you need to know.

Mark
August 4, 2014 10:50:56 AM

Thanks Mark, I'll go take a look at that :) 
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a b K Overclocking
August 5, 2014 4:58:51 AM

You're welcome. Just take small steps and watch your temps.
August 5, 2014 2:13:04 PM

That bottom guide is suggesting fixed voltages. That's catastrophically stupid. Each and every CPU is different. One processor may be able to run 4.4 or 4.5 at near stock voltages, where another processor would need to over volt. The first guide is decent, but doesn't have you setting a baseline. ALWAYS set a baseline. Retain stock clocks, and lower voltage little by little until your system becomes unstable. Use either OCCT or Prime95 to test this. This is your baseline. Now, incrementally increase clock speed until your system is unstable again. Increase voltage incrementally until you're stable there. Rinse and repeat.

I also saw no mention of Load Line Calibration in either of these "guides". Scary what some people put out there as a "guide" for others to use.
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