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i7 4790k with Asus ROG Hero VI

PinkJackal
Level 7
Hello guys!
I've just finished my new build and I manage to OC my cpu to 4.6ghz with 1.25v, it's stable and I want to go higher, my temps are between 57-60 in full load using realbench 2.2 for 15min, I have Corsair H110 as a cooler.
I want to go higher and I want to know how high can I set my Vcore for daily usage, at 4.7ghz with 1.25v OC isn't stable, BSOD after 1 min with realbench?
I'm thinking at 4.7 or 4.8ghz for a daily use!
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Corsair_Riker
Level 10
Read through this thread:

http://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread.php?49194-Help-overclocking-4790k-and-maximus-vi-hero&country=&...

It should help you.
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jab383
Level 13
The 4.6GHz and 1.25 Vcore look just like my 4790K. Here's what mine came out with:

After you read through the guide Corsair Riker cited, try a starting point of 1.37Vcore for a target clock of 4.7GHz. That's what I needed. Caveat: All Haswells are different, so my experience isn't a guarantee for your CPU. A profile around 4.7GHz at 1.3xVcore is likely to put temperature in Realbench in the 80-85C range -- doable for stability testing, but not for 24/7 longevity. Daily use at that setting would depend on the load presented by the software you use.

I could get 4.8GHz stable but only with 1.5Vcore and only after delidding to stand the temperature of stability tests. That's a voltage level that isn't good for 24/7 longevity at any software load. I only use it when trying to push a benchmark.

Have fun working it all out.

Jeff

PinkJackal
Level 7
Thx guys for the info, i will try increasing vcore step by step to see if I can manage a stable 4.7ghz, I will come back with reports.

HiVizMan
Level 40
Pink how did your testing turn out?
To help us help you - please provide as much information about your system and the problem as possible.

PinkJackal
Level 7
I'm staying at 4.6ghz and 1.25v, i need to much volts for 4.7, as for 4.8, pc is booting in windows but immediate BSOD.