overclocking intel 4770k

[weskeh]

hi.

i might need to help tweaking this processor.

i am currently running this processor @ 4.2 @ 1.2vcore and i have set llc to 6, ram is running at xmp 1600mhz.

anything above 4.2 seems to be a struggle without some heavy vcore, i am doubting if i am covering all tweakings as my oc knowledge isnt pêrfect

i am currently using the 4770k with an asus sabertooth mark 2 and nzxt kraken x61 cooler inside the corsair corbide 450 case and an seasonic 650w psu along an gtx 770

[weskeh]

ok so i tried multi of 46 with .136, boot up in windows but crashed after some multitasking, upped the Vcore to 1.37 and stable so far..

what about other tweakings like min/max cache ratio etc?

[weskeh]

i do notice my vcore in hwmonitor did go up to 1.414?

temps stay at 60c with multitasking/mild gaming apps.

havent rlly been gaming with bf4 or starcraft though so far

[Nate152]

All right

Play a more intensive game and tell me your cpu temps please.

[weskeh]

Ok Nate mate 🙂 wil do so after work 😛

[Nate152]

All right

We want to see 75c or below.

[weskeh]

allrighty

multi of 46 with 1.37vcore is ok for internet and just regular pc use. tested realbench benchmark and crashed rather quik.

played sc2 lotv without problems, only 3 games quik so not a real test but no crashes, then of to rise fo the tombraider, crashed after 15 mins of play.

upped the vcore to 1.38 and another bsod after a litle more time , maybe 30 mins tops.

upped Vcore to 1.39 and testing, temps stay @ 63 tops

cpu doesnt even brake a sweat with this game, but must be doing something since it crashes.

[weskeh]

1.39 vcore seems stable, temps dont go above 63c

according to hwmonitor it does uses more cpu performance up to 91 percent 🙂

[Nate152]

Your cooler seems to be doing a great job and this all looks good to me, I think I would be happy with 4.6GHz. 🙂

You don't need to fool with the cache it's a very small performance gain for the heat produced you can let the cache on auto.

[weskeh]

yeah it is a nice cooler 🙂

4.6ghz is idd not bad, wished i could get higher though but who doesnt lol 🙂

thanks for the help 🙂

[Nate152]

Well if you want to you can try for 4.7GHz, your temps say you can.

Try multiplier of 47 and cpu core voltage up to 1.45v, I feel certain stress testing temps are going to be high but as long as your gaming temps are 75c or below it will be fine.