Overclocking i5 4690k

[T0MMEN]

Hi! Im currently running an i5 4690k @ 4.6ghz with 1.362V. With load temps (playing games) at 50-60*C, and idle temps 30-40*c.

I have a all-in-one liquid cooler 1x120m fan.

Do you guys think its worth to clock higher and go above the 1.4v mark ? if the temps are low, is it fine then or what ? 

And how much would it expire my cpu overall lifetime ?

[suchamoneypit]

I wouldn't really push it past 1.4V to be safe. thats regardless of temps, the voltage will damage the CPU over time even if the temps are fine.

[mxz3000]

I wouldn't go over 1.4v. Heck I have my own 4690k at 4.4 @ 1.25v and I'm already hitting 75c on the hottest core on OCCT. There's a good thread in the guide section that details 4690k ocing with safe temps and voltages, check it out

[T0MMEN]

@suchamoneypit, do you think its safe to oc too 4.7ghz if i dont go over 1.38 ?

[T0MMEN]

@mxz3000

Where do i find that thread ?

[suchamoneypit]

1 minute ago, T0MMEN said:

@suchamoneypit, do you think its safe to oc too 4.7ghz if i dont go over 1.38 ?

I mean maybe, its a linear change in lifespan and damage, there isn't a specific point where if you go over it will suddenly do a lot of damage. It seems to be a common answer in every thread that going above 1.4V on that generation isn't recommended, especially as a daily driver overclock. You could probably do it, but there are no guarantees on how long it will last.

[mxz3000]

1 minute ago, T0MMEN said:

@suchamoneypit, do you think its safe to oc too 4.7ghz if i dont go over 1.38 ?

 

1.36 is already pretty damn high. Here's the URL for the thread: