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First time overclocking (i7 4790k)

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Hi, I have just build new pc recently and started with overclocking today and im not sure about few things, so if you guys can help me a bit i will appreciate it :)

 

Here is what i have:cpu is i7 4790k, motherboard Asus Maximus VII Hero and memory Kingston HyperX Fury. Im using Aida64, CPU-Z and RealTemp.

 

Here is what i have done: cpu is running at 4698.90MHz at 1.280V and i left the memory at 1866MHz, system seems to be stable (did just short test so far), but im not sure if the temperatures are ok. They are somewhere between 62-84°C, most of the time under 80 (around 68-78), its hard to tell as they are moving a lot, here is link for video where i recorded the screen with temperatures during test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbpXpG1mTdU&feature=youtu.be (not the best quality probably, its recorded with phone because I didnt know if screen capturing software wouldnt affect the test, but it should be readable...). Do you think its ok, or should I decrease the speed and voltage a bit? Also do you think that Aida64 stability test is enought for temperature testing, or I should use something else?

 

I will be mostly gaming and rendering videos on that pc, but I dont want to worry about it even in extreme case that I will render something for 24 hours straight for example, or worse scenarios.

 

All opinions and suggestions are welcome, thanks guys :)

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Wow, I have the same Mobo and CPU!

As for your speed/voltage and temps, For now, i think thats great! I'm running 4.7Ghz with 1.365v at ~60C idle, so as long as you can keep temperatures down, I think you should be all right.

What cooler do you have?

 

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80's perfectly safe. 

Crank it up until stability becomes a problem. 

 

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Wow, I have the same Mobo and CPU!

As for your speed/voltage and temps, For now, i think thats great! I'm running 4.7Ghz with 1.365v at ~60C idle, so as long as you can keep temperatures down, I think you should be all right.

What cooler do you have?

 

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60C idle? I hope you mean 60C under load because 60C idle is WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAy too high.

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60C idle? I hope you mean 60C under load because 60C idle is WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAy too high.

Whoops, sorry, im at 46C idle, and 60C load. And max temps using Cinebench is around 75-80C

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I thought I was the only one who was getting insane idle temps

 

 

 

edit: nvm you live in CA -.-

What's that supposed to mean? :P

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Well it's as hot as a Pam Anderson over there.

Can't deny that :P

 

My room is usually around 97F during the afternoon. And my AC vent isnt working...

And my PC is heating up...

soooo...

i hate summer :P

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Ok, I will keep it like that for today and play with it a bit tomorrow, then i will post new results here for sure :)

As for cooling Im using Corsair Cooling Hydro Series H105 with Corsair High Performance edition SP120 in NZXT Phantom 530.

 

Thanks guys, now i can go finally sleep with clear mind :D

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