4690k ft 212 Evo

[Demm]

Hi, I have 4690k and Hyper 212 Evo. I want to know what kind of temperatures will be safe and how much of an overclock I will be getting. I tried 4.4 GHz overclock and then I started stress testing with Prime 95, but the temperatures got way more than the 72C mark that is recommended in Intel's website. Intel's page about the i5-4690k
 
By the way the ambient temperature is 25C to 27C and I dont remember which version of Prime 95 I used, but I know there is some version that is good for tests and others that just increase CPU temperature a lot and are not viable.

[Enderman]

1) dont test with prime 95

 

2) anything below 85C is safe

[AresKrieger]

Honestly don't use prime 95, use something like aida 64, prime isn't useful as a test and can damage parts very easily, I aim for 75 or less but you can be fine up to 85

 

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[FilipSebik]

Use 4.5GHz at 1.250V and its stable (ive had CM hyper 212 evo so i know) And you will never reach temps that are unsafe, but u will if u use prime

[FruitBasketSilex]

Use 4.5GHz at 1.250V and its stable (ive had CM hyper 212 evo so i know) And you will never reach temps that are unsafe, but u will if u use prime

Your exact overclock settings aren't going to work for another person, they might. MIGHT. But every chip is different.

[Fulgrim]

1) dont test with prime 95

 

2) anything below 85C is safe

Prime95 is alright with the later Intel chips, as long as you use Blend.

 

I can't recall if it's just one or both, but small/large FFT's cause the temps to skyrocket to 90 - 100c+. Blend doesn't.

[Enderman]

Prime95 is alright with the later Intel chips, as long as you use Blend.

 

I can't recall if it's just one or both, but small/large FFT's cause the temps to skyrocket to 90 - 100c+. Blend doesn't.

its just better in general to use XTU

its a lot safer

[Fulgrim]

its just better in general to use XTU

its a lot safer

For temp testing though it works alright - right now the highest temp it gives me is ~74c. (i7 4790k @4.6Ghz) Usind blend ofc.

[Guest]

I find 1.250 is a good voltage for the EVO 212, again it depends on the chip but my temps are always below 80C which is fine. 

[incarnate]

As others have said, 1.25v or so seems to be the upper limit (at least very close to) of what the 212 can handle for the 4690k. I know I hit very close to 80°C when I oc'd to 4.5 @ 1.2v. So long as you stress test under 85°C you'll be fine.

Also I'd recommend against prime 95 for stress testing, occt is what I used but there's also Intel's extreme tuning utility that does a great job.

[Nena Trinity]

Prime will fry your CPU!!!

[FilipSebik]

Your exact overclock settings aren't going to work for another person, they might. MIGHT. But every chip is different.

I saw tons of people having this setting

[Biggerboot]

Yeah, your CPU will never reach reach the same scenario Prime simulates.  4.4ghz should be pretty safe.

[FruitBasketSilex]

I saw tons of people having this setting

All I'm saying is don't expect it to work for 100% of people. It is a good starting point, though.

[incarnate]

I saw tons of people having this setting

My 4690k does 4.5 @ 1.2v. 1.25v is simply an average. I've seen 4690k's need close to 1.3v for 4.4

Point is, every single 4690k is different in some way