Looking for help OC cpu

[DrDeath]

I have just recently purchased a MSI Z97 Gaming 3 motherboard and i already have an i7-4790k i need some help overclocking my cpu to a least 4.4, 4.5 or 4.6ghz i don't know much about overclocking. Just looking for someone who could help guide me through it.

Anyhelp would be appreciated, thanks in advacned.

[𝔇ave]

I could but.. YouTube would be easier..

[Kurwa bober]

this is everything you need
http://www.overclock.net/t/1490324/the-intel-devils-canyon-owners-club

just make sure you have good cooler

[Karnivore]

引用自 DeathDealer：

I have just recently purchased a MSI Z97 Gaming 3 motherboard and i already have an i7-4790k i need some help overclocking my cpu to a least 4.4, 4.5 or 4.6ghz i don't know much about overclocking. Just looking for someone who could help guide me through it.

Anyhelp would be appreciated, thanks in advacned.

Did you try turning it off and back on again?

[=CrimsoN=]

I actually have the exact same mobo and cpu. I overclocked mine to 4.6ghz.

Its actually really easy, because of the way the Z97 UEFI interface is setup.

First go into BIOS (press delete when booting up).

Go to the tab that says "OC" on the left side of the screen. Change the "CPU ratio" to whatever value you're trying to overclock. Start small though. Like 44 (which will make 4.4 ghz). I don't remember if I changed my ring ratio, but it's set to 40.

Go down to voltage and set everything to auto with the exception of "Digital Power" (set that to 1.950) and "VCCIN power" set that to 1.250).

Save and then restart. Make sure you have something like HWmonitor to see the temperature and power output on your CPU. The i7-4790k gets really hot, and I would hope you aren't using the stock cooler that came with it. Aftermarket liquid cooler is almost an absolute necessity.

[Cerocivr]

Why would you need to overclock

That's already a damn fine CPU

[Red Shift]

Just looked at your mobo and it says it has an OC button (OC Genie) that would take it up to 4.8ghz. Playing with BIOS settings can be fun, but maybe this would be a good starting point?

[Kurwa bober]

引用自 moistly harmless：

Just looked at your mobo and it says it has an OC button (OC Genie) that would take it up to 4.8ghz. Playing with BIOS settings can be fun, but maybe this would be a good starting point?

it is easier but auto oc options can apply much more voltage than cpu really needs

[DrDeath]

Thanks il have a look when i have a few hours to play around with it. Comrade Red you have been really helpful with that information.

Also i have a corsair h100i CPU cooler.

[DrDeath]

引用自 Tyrrazhi：

Why would you need to overclock

That's already a damn fine CPU

I had it over clocked to 4.6Ghz on an Asus Z97 Pro Gamer but needed to replace that mobo but i loved that over clock especially at 1440p gave me extra performance with the gtx1080 also.