Basic Overclocking

[kpreg]

Hey everyone,
 
I just watched Linus's guide on overclocking for both Devil's Canyon and Haswell. I took some notes and got this basic diagram:

 
I understand voltages and everything of that sort. I just have a few questions that weren't answered in the video:
 
1) What increments should you upgrade the voltages?
 
2) When the system crashes during a stability test, is any data lost?
 
3) Does cost reflect whether or not you won the silicon lottery?
 
My build is in my signature. Thank you in advance! 
 
EDIT: How do you guys like Intel Extreme Tuning Utility? Should I use it?

[cesrai]

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[Volbet]

1. I usually do the smallest possible increment, but it's personal preference really. Just don't over do it.
2. Not unless you are working on something while you are stability testing
3. Not with in the same CPU waffer. An expensive 4790K is not necessarily a better overclocker than a cheaper 4790K, and a 3930K is not necessarily a worse overclocker than 3960X. However, there are stores that sell cherry picked chips, and those will usually overclock a bit better.

Edit: I would actually recommend that you use Intel Extreme Tuning Utility. It's free and it works. Just don't use Prime95.

[kpreg]

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[kpreg]

 

1. I usually do the smallest possible increment, but it's personal preference really. Just don't over do it.
2. Not unless you are working on something while you are stability testing
3. Not with in the same CPU waffer. An expensive 4790K is not necessarily a better overclocker than a cheaper 4790K, and a 3930K is not necessarily a worse overclocker than 3960X. However, there are stores that sell cherry picked chips, and those will usually overclock a bit better.

 

Thank you for your help!

Would you agree that Devil's Canyon max voltages are ~1.4?

[Volbet]

Thank you for your help!

Would you agree that Devil's Canyon max voltages are ~1.4?

The max safe voltage is usually said to be 1.3v, but most don't recommend that you go above 1.25v.

While the H100i is a good cooler, the 4970K outputs a lot of heat when overclocked. So remember to watch your temperatures.

[kpreg]

The max safe voltage is usually said to be 1.3v, but most don't recommend that you go above 1.25v.

While the H100i is a good cooler, the 4970K outputs a lot of heat when overclocked. So remember to watch your temperatures.

Thanks!

[kpreg]

The max safe voltage is usually said to be 1.3v, but most don't recommend that you go above 1.25v.

While the H100i is a good cooler, the 4970K outputs a lot of heat when overclocked. So remember to watch your temperatures.

I ran a stress test and got 4.5 Ghz stable, but at 1.28V. I never touched the voltage. Should I turn it down?

[Volbet]

I ran a stress test and got 4.5 Ghz stable, but at 1.28V. I never touched the voltage. Should I turn it down?

I guess that the voltage is still set to ´Auto´? I would suggest that you try to lowere the voltage, since the Auto setting is quite conservative when it comes to voltage. 

I would also suggest that you run the stress test for a minimum of 12 hours, and 24 hours if you want to be sure it's stable. 

[kpreg]

I guess that the voltage is still set to ´Auto´? I would suggest that you try to lowere the voltage, since the Auto setting is quite conservative when it comes to voltage. 

I would also suggest that you run the stress test for a minimum of 12 hours, and 24 hours if you want to be sure it's stable. 

Alright, sounds good! My plan is to do 30 min stress test until I hit instability on 1.25V. Once I finish I'll confirm stability it with a 36 hour stress test. Does that sound good?

[Volbet]

Alright, sounds good! My plan is to do 30 min stress test until I hit instability on 1.25V. Once I finish I'll confirm stability it with a 36 hour stress test. Does that sound good?

That sound just fine.

[OCing Noob]

Thanks!

i'm running mine on 4.5ghz at 1.240 volts and its stable.