4690k Overclock

[natey_g]

So later tonight I am going to be overclocking my 4690k, with my noctua nh-u12s cooler. During the stress tests I've tried it runs at about 45 degrees stock. What frequency should I aim for? I was thinking around 4.3-4.4 ghz. 

Also what frequency should I start at 4.2? Then work my way up slowly?

[BleakMaker]

4 minutes ago, natey_g said:

So later tonight I am going to be overclocking my 4690k, with my noctua nh-u12s cooler. During the stress tests I've tried it runs at about 45 degrees stock. What frequency should I aim for? I was thinking around 4.3-4.4 ghz. 

Also what frequency should I start at 4.2? Then work my way up slowly?

i would work my way down look for what is the kinda highest stable overclock people get with your Chip and work your way down from there good luck!

[Bananasplit_00]

4.5GHz is avrage, i can get mine to 4.7GHz at 1.34V though without temps running away

[Imakuni]

On 12/03/2017 at 3:36 PM, Imakuni said:

Quick guide:

1. Put voltage on manual, I suggest 1.15v as a starting point. Leave the frequency at stock.
2. Stress test with Prime95 Small FFT for about 5min.
3. If max temp is:
   1. Below 81C, increase voltage a notch and repeat step 2
   2. Between 81~83, move on.
   3. Above 83, reduce voltage a notch and repeat setp 2.
4. Once you've found your max voltage, start increasing core frequency. Stress for about 1h, until you've found instability; at that point, back off to the previous value.
5. Once you've got that, go for a lengthier 8~24h test. If stable, congrats, you've got your OC. Otherwise, knock the multiplier down a little.

[cj09beira]

aim for 4.5, which is a great middle ground, the way i did it was i set the multiplier to 45 and the voltage to 1.35 then slowly lowered he voltage until it wasnt stable.

my chip can do 4.7 @1.391

[natey_g]

10 hours ago, Imakuni said:

On 3/12/2017 at 2:36 PM, Imakuni said:

Quick guide:

1. Put voltage on manual, I suggest 1.15v as a starting point. Leave the frequency at stock.
2. Stress test with Prime95 Small FFT for about 5min.
3. If max temp is:
   1. Below 81C, increase voltage a notch and repeat step 2
   2. Between 81~83, move on.
   3. Above 83, reduce voltage a notch and repeat setp 2.
4. Once you've found your max voltage, start increasing core frequency. Stress for about 1h, until you've found instability; at that point, back off to the previous value.
5. Once you've got that, go for a lengthier 8~24h test. If stable, congrats, you've got your OC. Otherwise, knock the multiplier down a little.

Thanks! Easy guide appreciated!!!

[Paragon_X]

I got mine 4.2 with stock voltage start from there.