Overclocking CPU, Help.

[Matthew Winchell]

Hey guys. I have previously attempted overclocking my CPU but have failed to do so. Advice, preset settings?

 

Specs are:

• Asus Z97-A Motherboard. DDR3
• I5 4690k, Haswell
• 16 GB of Ram, DDR3
• Gigabyte GTX 1080
• 1 TB HDD
• 250 EVO SSD
• 750 WATT PSU
• 212 EVO CPU Cooler

 

[Matthew Winchell]

7 minutes ago, CUDA_Cores said:

Are you increasing the voltage to your CPU? Many newbie overclockers don't do that and just increase the multiplier, and then wonder why their PC crashes at 5GHz at 1.1v. 

 

Yeah, bump up your CPU voltage. But not past 1.35v, otherwise The CPUs longevity is reduced (so i've heard).

Is that all I need to do? Or can you give mea simple step by step here

 

[Matthew Winchell]

1 hour ago, CUDA_Cores said:

I won't give you a step by step guide when there are many already available online. I suggest starting here:

 

https://lifehacker.com/a-beginners-introduction-to-overclocking-your-intel-pr-5580998

After doing some overlocks my cpu and motherboard can't even go 1.25v at 40. Is my cpu and motherboard not in great shape rn?