So im getting a Core i5-4460, and it does not overclock, but i do know that with the Intel manager i can make sure that the processor is running at its max freq of 3.4 GHZ, I wanted to make sure, can i make it so no matter the heat or the task im running that it will run on max frequency?. Another question about Graphics Overclocking: I like using Asus GPU Tweak, i was wondering, if i make Gpu tweak not launch at start-up...Will the overclock stay or do i have to launch the program at launch to have the overclock work...Can i close the program after it does the overclock so that the overclock will stay. Thanks for your help!
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Choosing the High Performance option in the Windows Power Options (control panel) will make sure that the CPU clocks rise to its max as quickly as possible and stays there as long as much of anything is being done, and back down to idle levels only when truly idling. That's a simple enough solution.
I haven't used GPU Tweak specifically but in general with this type of utility it has to be started at boot but can be exited afterwards, as the clock levels it sets will be remembered by the graphics driver. But if GPU Tweak also has settings for the fan speed or temperature curve thereof then it needs to remain active to manage that bit. It shouldn't steal any noticeable amount of recources anyway sitting in the background.
Thanks Bro, BTW, is there any-point besides prolonging the life of the part to buy cooling for a CPU that does not overclock!
The level of noise can be of importance, to me personally quite a lot. Even an inexpensive cooler like a CM Hyper TX-3 can cooler better with less generated noise. Although the case airflow certainly has quite a bit of influence as well.