So I have my 4770k over clocked to 4.2GHz at 1.22v. This is the highest I can get it to, I didn't get lucky unfortunately. Still, I'm happy enough to get this. My question is, is 1.22v ok and will it be ok for my CPU in general. I managed to get it somewhat stable 4.2GHz at 1.19v but this was at fixed mode on the voltage and on the freq. I have a MSI Z87 GD65. Obviously I want to take advantage of the new features with dynamic mode on the freq and adaptive on the voltage so its not a constant freq and voltage. I get around 72c Max on all cores under prime stressing and a bit higher with OCCT. I use a noctua nh u14s with a push pull setup of the nf-a15 fans.
Yes, perfectly fine. For sane users, up to 1.34V is okay, but I am not against running at 1.5V for a 5gHz, 5.2gHz OC, or so.
You are golden, though.
Ok sweet, thanks just wanted peace of mind
I want to overclock mine too, but I'm too afraid of damaging my system, though my Noctua NH-D14 keeps the cpu at idle around 26 celsius minimum, this suppose to be good right? Lol, though yeah. Ideas? I'd really like to push it up to 4.1ghz, do I need to push on voltage too?
The temps are good but why not higher clockspeed??
I managed to get 4.29 on a locked 4770 @ 1.3v with much higher temps though (~78 aida64, 90 prime95 in place fft) on a hyper 212 evo using AS5.
Soret : idle temps do not matter, it's the full load temps you should worry about not reaching anywhere near 30< TJMAX, because if you keep it close to that the chip will degrade faster. Haswells have a higher temperature rating though, so even 95 is safe, but not healthy obviously. TJmax is 102-105, you must aim for under 80 degrees for a long living stable OCd processor.
I managed 4.6 at 1.28V. While I may have a unicorn (Though I havent been able to push it to 4.8) These cards can overclock and remain stable. IF you have a good cooler. If you have a stock cooler, I wouldnt go past a forced 3.9. In summer you will be tapping 100 degrees.
Because why push the core clock higher only to then push the voltage up (which I did try get something stable with 4.3ghz but temps were too much for my liking) and have much higher temps and the thing is I rely on the CPU performing well with decent temps with Maya which uses the CPU to render and not the GPU. So yeah, upping the clock means upping the voltage = higher temps, I'd rather be comfortable knowing that my CPU is cool and stable.
Soret, yeah the D14 is good, better than my cooler the U14S. I opted for the U14S though because it wasn't massively different and i get full room for high RAM heat sinks.
Is it delided?
mine? If so, no and I wouldn't feel comfortable doing so either, both methods.