Overclocking CPU

[CrayZE]

Ive never overclocked before, so I dont know much about it. I really only have one question, and it might sound super nooby, but I am one

Is changing the cpu ratio overclocking? Im using MSI command center for it, here are my specs

 

MOBO: MSI z97 Gaming 7 

CPU: i7-4790k

GPU: GTX 970

RAM: G. Skill Ripjaws X

OS: Windows 8.1 64 bit

[WoodenMarker]

Yes, raising the cpu ratio would be oc'ing. 

[Faceman]

Do you have an aftermarket CPU cooler?  Without one, I wouldn't start overclocking.

 

Here are some guides, but the most important thing to know going into this is to keep an open mind.  Don't try and compare your results to others, just focus on getting the best result for your chip that you are comfortable with. Also, whenever you stress test, make absolutely sure that you set your voltage to manual/static/override/constant before stress testing.  When you are done stress testing, revert back to adaptive voltage.  Failure to do so can cause overheating and overvolting which has the potential to damage your chip.  If you do everything as instructed, and keep a low voltage below 1.3v, you will be fine.

 

To start, do some research.

http://rog.asus.com/...or-Overclocking

http://www.wikihow.com/Overclock-a-PC

https://teksyndicate...ng-guide/153447

http://www.overclock...with-statistics

http://linustechtips...clocking-guide/

Load Line Calibration, Why Overclockers Should Care

[CrayZE]

Do you have an aftermarket CPU cooler?  Without one, I wouldn't start overclocking.

 

Here are some guides, but the most important thing to know going into this is to keep an open mind.  Don't try and compare your results to others, just focus on getting the best result for your chip that you are comfortable with. Also, whenever you stress test, make absolutely sure that you set your voltage to manual/static/override/constant before stress testing.  When you are done stress testing, revert back to adaptive voltage.  Failure to do so can cause overheating and overvolting which has the potential to damage your chip.  If you do everything as instructed, and keep a low voltage below 1.3v, you will be fine.

 

To start, do some research.

http://rog.asus.com/...or-Overclocking

http://www.wikihow.com/Overclock-a-PC

https://teksyndicate...ng-guide/153447

http://www.overclock...with-statistics

http://linustechtips...clocking-guide/

Load Line Calibration, Why Overclockers Should Care

Thanks, and I have an h100i

[Faceman]

Thanks, and I have an h100i

Ok, make sure it is mounted properly.

 

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