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hiyayhi
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While on idle? That just means that it downclocks itself while you don't need its power. Run it under full stress and see if you still get variation. And when I say variation, I mean more than 100Mhz.

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So I am attempting to OC for the first time. I am following the guide for the i7 4770k that Linus has and I have run  into what appears to be a problem.

 

The CPU clock is jumping around as though it s throttling itself even though the temp is sitting at around 40 degrees C.

I have set it to 4.4 with 1.2 volts to start with.

 

Specs:

Maximus Gene vi

i5 4670k

8gb Gskill Sniper 1600mhz

GTX 760

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When is it "Throttling"? When idling or during a stress test?

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Idle. I worked it out, it pegs at 4.4 when under full load.

Of course. The CPU does not run at all speed (Or full voltage) if it does not need to. It downclocks itself extremely hard to save power and reduce heat output.

RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z                                                                                                                        Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo                                                                                        Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo)

This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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While on idle? That just means that it downclocks itself while you don't need its power. Run it under full stress and see if you still get variation. And when I say variation, I mean more than 100Mhz.

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While on idle? That just means that it downclocks itself while you don't need its power. Run it under full stress and see if you still get variation. And when I say variation, I mean more than 100Mhz.

Yep, That is what I figured thanks a bunch.

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