i7 4790k overclock

[CaptainMcallister]

I know this chip is pretty old but I want to squeeze more performance, I'm basically new to overclocking so far the only thing I've done is stress test for about 4 hours

CPU: Intel i7 4790k
Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 evo
GPU: XFX RX 580 GTS XXX Edition 8GB
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA - Z97MX Gaming 5
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws X 32GB 1600

PSU:Corsair CSM 650W 80+ Gold

[KarathKasun]

If memory serves, you should expect ~4.8 ghz @ ~1.3v.

[Founders]

Not the same board here, but it's the same basic principles. 

 

 

[CaptainMcallister]

8 minutes ago, KarathKasun said:

If memory serves, you should expect ~4.8 ghz @ ~1.3v.

That's with XMP disabled

[KarathKasun]

6 minutes ago, CaptainMcallister said:

That's with XMP disabled

You disable XMP anyway and manually set your memory speed and timings.

[Fasauceome]

I was really lucky, I could push 4.7 with 1.2 volts on my 4790K, and although you shouldn't expect voltage that low, it was with a 212 evo so you can at least expect the temps to stay in check no problem. My temps were sub 70 after a prolonged stress test.

[CaptainMcallister]

3 minutes ago, Fasauceome said:

I was really lucky, I could push 4.7 with 1.2 volts on my 4790K, and although you shouldn't expect voltage that low, it was with a 212 evo so you can at least expect the temps to stay in check no problem. My temps were sub 70 after a prolonged stress test.

That is insane you got really there, As I am still new to overclocking, What should my memory speed and timing be at?

[KarathKasun]

Use software tools to see what they are currently set to, and manually enter those into the BIOS.

 

CPU-Z gives you some of the timings, HWInfo displays most if not all of them.

[Fasauceome]

5 minutes ago, CaptainMcallister said:

That is insane you got really there, As I am still new to overclocking, What should my memory speed and timing be at?

Ideally the fastest you can get away with (but I never had problems with 1600 CL14 so don't be too disappointed if you can't push it)

[CaptainMcallister]

3 minutes ago, KarathKasun said:

Use software tools to see what they are currently set to, and manually enter those into the BIOS.

 

CPU-Z gives you some of the timings, HWInfo displays most if not all of them.

Thanks I appreciate that

[KarathKasun]

I had a 2600k with 2133 DDR3, it worked fine.  HOWEVER, the memory was rated for that speed.

[CaptainMcallister]

37 minutes ago, Ehmc130 said:

Not the same board here, but it's the same basic principles. 

 

 

I really appreciate this it helped a lot 

[CaptainMcallister]

1 minute ago, KarathKasun said:

I had a 2600k with 2133 DDR3, it worked fine.  HOWEVER, the memory was rated for that speed.

My memory is rated 1600 and I honestly don’t want to push it any further just yet 

[CaptainMcallister]

38 minutes ago, Fasauceome said:

Ideally the fastest you can get away with (but I never had problems with 1600 CL14 so don't be too disappointed if you can't push it)

I’ll just keep at stock 1600

[CaptainMcallister]

1 hour ago, KarathKasun said:

I had a 2600k with 2133 DDR3, it worked fine.  HOWEVER, the memory was rated for that speed.

How will I find out if the overclock is stable?

[Mick Naughty]

Had a fancy board with mine but would set it to 4.8 @1.35 I think. Didn’t bother to push it as I don’t benchmark for scores. 

Also quite hot hot during the test, way hotter than real world obviously. 

[CaptainMcallister]

45 minutes ago, Mick Naughty said:

Had a fancy board with mine but would set it to 4.8 @1.35 I think. Didn’t bother to push it as I don’t benchmark for scores. 

Also quite hot hot during the test, way hotter than real world obviously. 

So far I have it at 4.5 with 1.25v so far I’ve been using realbench, aida64, and OCCT so far it’s been good, but I’m still figure if it’s stable 

[KarathKasun]

4 hours ago, CaptainMcallister said:

So far I have it at 4.5 with 1.25v so far I’ve been using realbench, aida64, and OCCT so far it’s been good, but I’m still figure if it’s stable 

If you can do OCCT on the small data set test mode for 15 minutes, you are stable enough for 99% of things.