i5 - 4690k Overclock

[energylightning]

Hello guys, It has been a year since my pc was build and I wanted to try some overclocking. Now I managed to go to 4,5 ghz stable with 1.205v on Vcore but I'm a bit scared if that is too high or its actually decent. I've read a lot of forums and people saying that 1.205 is kinda low and as long as I watch my temps everything should be fine. I ran aida64 for couple of hours max temps were like 78~81 running the FPU stress test, on prime95 v 26.6 I  got 78~79. Later on I was still not so sure and ran the Intel XTU stress test for 6 hours and everything was fine it passed. I realize that aida64 and prime95 are synthetic tests and not real world performance and that will never happen, for example while palying witcher 3 I got max 50~55c. My question is , Is 1,205v safe at 4,5ghz I mean could I fry anything as long as my temps are good and what about the lifespan am I decreasing much?I want my pc to be alive at least for 5-6 years ;D. 

CPU: i5 - 4690k @4,5ghz
GPU: MSI GTX 1070 GAMING X
MOBO: MSI GAMING 5 Z97
RAM: CORSAIR VENGENCE 8GB
COOLER: Be quiet! Dark Rock TF
PSU : Be quiet! Straight power 10 modular 80+ gold
SSD: Samsung EVO 850

Sry for the long post and noob questions

[roylapoutre]

1.205v is indeed low and well within safe range, don't worry. You're not decreasing the lifespan of your CPU at all. Y could easily push to 4.6/4.7GHz while staying bellow 1.3v if your chip is not too crappy. I wouldn't go above 1.3v for everyday usage though 

[DrMikeNZ]

I would not be concerned about those temperatures and voltages at all.

 

While those synthetic tests are not-real world for you, I run my systems 24/7 at 100% usage at 60-80°C (depending on the system). I perform bimonthly dust cleans, and annual  to biannual thermal paste replacements to counter the degrading paste. My i7-930 has been running like this without any issues since I got it back in 2010. I have not seen degradation in performance from either the temperatures or voltages.

 

 

[energylightning]

2 hours ago, roylapoutre said:

1.205v is indeed low and well within safe range, don't worry. You're not decreasing the lifespan of your CPU at all. Y could easily push to 4.6/4.7GHz while staying bellow 1.3v if your chip is not too crappy. I wouldn't go above 1.3v for everyday usage though 

 

To be honest I know I could, but 4,5ghz is more than I hoped for and I'm happy with it at this point. I heard that some people couldn't get their i5 4690k to work with 1,250 passed 4,3 ghz. I just wanted to hear from other peoples opinion if 1,205 was safe. really big thanks for response !

[energylightning]

2 hours ago, DrMikeNZ said:

I would not be concerned about those temperatures and voltages at all.

 

While those synthetic tests are not-real world for you, I run my systems 24/7 at 100% usage at 60-80°C (depending on the system). I perform bimonthly dust cleans, and annual  to biannual thermal paste replacements to counter the degrading paste. My i7-930 has been running like this without any issues since I got it back in 2010. I have not seen degradation in performance from either the temperatures or voltages.

 

 

That is so good to hear ! I also do monthly cleaning but sometimes I'm really lazy because I have an nzxt s340 and all my cables are just shoved in the corner  . I'm literaly scared everytime I have to open it cuz I know closing is my nightmare ;D

[roylapoutre]

52 minutes ago, energylightning said:

 

To be honest I know I could, but 4,5ghz is more than I hoped for and I'm happy with it at this point. I heard that some people couldn't get their i5 4690k to work with 1,250 passed 4,3 ghz. I just wanted to hear from other peoples opinion if 1,205 was safe. really big thanks for response !

No problem ! 

[energylightning]

Hmmm I played Witcher 3 a bit on 4,5ghz oced and temps going between 65~73 with longer gameplay, should I be worried?

[Imakuni]

1 hour ago, energylightning said:

Hmmm I played Witcher 3 a bit on 4,5ghz oced and temps going between 65~73 with longer gameplay, should I be worried?

No. Forget about temps until you see 8x C.

[energylightning]

3 hours ago, Imakuni said:

No. Forget about temps until you see 8x C.

Aye sir will do !