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So I want to overclock my i7-4790k and i'm having some issues.

 

I believe I can get 4.1 GHZ EASY with my setup but temps go off the charts.

 

So, I set my multiplier to 41 and temps were fine (50 degrees) in the BIOS. I booted up into Windows and checked my temps with a program called Core Temp and was again getting fine readings (50 degrees). So I then ran a stress test with Prime 95 and instantly my temps went up to 90 degrees.

 

Here are my temps at stock speed after 5 minutes with Prime 95 (4GHZ)

 

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With overclock

 

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Weird thing about everything is when I enable turboboost I can easily get 4.4GHZ with 70 degree temps.

CPU: Intel i5 4690k @ 4.3 GHz       GPU: MSI GTX 980                      Cooling: be quiet! Pure Rock                     OS: Windows 7            Monitor: BenQ XL2411Z

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Do you have adaptive voltage/power on?

Check this

 

Because adaptive voltage + P95 + Haswell = Fireball

Lets all ripperoni in pepperoni

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Do you have adaptive voltage/power on?

 

 

Check this

 

Because adaptive voltage + P95 + Haswell = Fireball

 

Automatic voltage? I don't know. How do I check?

CPU: Intel i5 4690k @ 4.3 GHz       GPU: MSI GTX 980                      Cooling: be quiet! Pure Rock                     OS: Windows 7            Monitor: BenQ XL2411Z

Motherboard: AsRock Z97 PRO4   PSU: Corsair 600W CX600M       Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow Ultimate   SSD: Intel 120GB 520   Headset: HyperX Cloud II

RAM: 12GB Crucial Ballistix            Case: Corsair 750D                       Mouse: Logitech G502                         HDD: Seagate 1TB        Speakers: Audioengine A5+

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Automatic voltage? I don't know. How do I check?

Should be in the bios

Lets all ripperoni in pepperoni

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Automatic voltage? I don't know. How do I check?

 

Should be in Bios settings under OC

 

Also Prime95 usually makes haswell CPUs go to EXTREME temps.

 

My 4590 is 59c under heavy load (GTA/BF4) and P95 makes it overheat and shut down

Intel Core i7 9700k - EVGA FTW GTX 970

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Don't use Prime95.

 

AIDA64 is the best stress testing program.  The free trial is enough to set up your OC.

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Should be in the bios

 

Should be in Bios settings under OC

 

Also Prime95 usually makes haswell CPUs go to EXTREME temps.

 

My 4590 is 59c under heavy load (GTA/BF4) and P95 makes it overheat and shut down

 

I only see Auto Voltage. Theres an Auto mode, Offset mode, and a fixed mode.

 

EDIT: Found adaptive voltage. It was enabled. What do I change it to?

CPU: Intel i5 4690k @ 4.3 GHz       GPU: MSI GTX 980                      Cooling: be quiet! Pure Rock                     OS: Windows 7            Monitor: BenQ XL2411Z

Motherboard: AsRock Z97 PRO4   PSU: Corsair 600W CX600M       Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow Ultimate   SSD: Intel 120GB 520   Headset: HyperX Cloud II

RAM: 12GB Crucial Ballistix            Case: Corsair 750D                       Mouse: Logitech G502                         HDD: Seagate 1TB        Speakers: Audioengine A5+

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I only see Auto Voltage. Theres an Auto mode, Offset mode, and a fixed mode.

 

EDIT: Found adaptive voltage. It was enabled. What do I change it to?

Disable it. Then find a stable voltage for your overclock

Intel Core i7 9700k - EVGA FTW GTX 970

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