i7 4790K OC w/ corsair h50 tips

[MRE Teck]

My Intel prosseser (4790k) got delayed (from limited stock or something) and that gave me time for oc tips with the h50. Right know I am thinking 4.5Ghz @1.3-1.333 volts. Will that work or could I go higher or should I go lower?

Plz Help,

MRE

[Laederem]

You'll probably want to stop at 1.3v. You're expecting a lot from that cooler, it's obviously not the best.

IIRC around 1.35v should be the limit for Haswell chips.

[MRE Teck]

You'll probably want to stop at 1.3v. You're expecting a lot from that cooler, it's obviously not the best.IIRC around 1.35v should be the limit for Haswell chips.

What should I. Lock it at? 4.3-4.4

[kingdorian]

What should I. Lock it at? 4.3-4.4

Start at something like 4,3Ghz@1.275V or something. Stresstest it if it becomes unstable lower the multiplier or raise the voltage (not above 1.3-1.325 with that cooler I think) if it becomes to hot but its still stable (I bet this is not going to happen but still) lower the voltage untill it becomes unstable. If it doesn't become too hot or unstable raise the multiplier some more.

I've got mine currently running at 4,4Ghz@1.291V But I got it stable at 4.9Ghz@1.375V but I didn't feel comfortable with such a high voltage on my cpu and I didn't need the extra Ghz it was just for fun.

[ForsakenLive]

Depends on the CPU, every single chip is different, so wait for it to see.

 

Also, don't start with a setting in mind when you OC; specially voltage, you have to go step by step, first increasing the clockspeed until there is any fail or instability, and then  bump up the voltage a bit. Repeat until big diminishing returns, or too hot temps.

[Laederem]

What should I. Lock it at? 4.3-4.4

That sounds more reasonable. Temperature increases very quickly with clock and volt on these chips.