Origin Saint
Well-Known Member
Hi all,
I'm working on a desktop build for gaming, and eventually after it's finished, I would like to OC the CPU a bit to squeeze some life out of it. I will be using a Intel i5-4690K. The case I've got has 3 exhaust fans in the back and top, and 2 intake fans on the bottom and the front. I also will have a EVGA SSC 4GB GTX 960 on a ASUS Z97-A MOBO. I'm looking to use a Cooler Master Hyper EVO 212 as the aftermarket cooler, but I'm not sure. I don't know that I want to spend a ton on a CPU cooler, but I'm open to any other suggestions.
I'd like to know what you guys think I could OC the CPU to, while maintaining stability. From the looks of the articles and other forum posts I've read, it seems to top out at about 4.5GHz, but I wanted an opinion from you guys too. I'm not particularly looking at using a watercooler on it, so please refrain from suggesting the Corsair H100
So what do you guys think I could pull off safely? And what do you wager my temps would be around? I'm open to other suggestions for coolers as well. Thanks for the help guys!
I'm working on a desktop build for gaming, and eventually after it's finished, I would like to OC the CPU a bit to squeeze some life out of it. I will be using a Intel i5-4690K. The case I've got has 3 exhaust fans in the back and top, and 2 intake fans on the bottom and the front. I also will have a EVGA SSC 4GB GTX 960 on a ASUS Z97-A MOBO. I'm looking to use a Cooler Master Hyper EVO 212 as the aftermarket cooler, but I'm not sure. I don't know that I want to spend a ton on a CPU cooler, but I'm open to any other suggestions.
I'd like to know what you guys think I could OC the CPU to, while maintaining stability. From the looks of the articles and other forum posts I've read, it seems to top out at about 4.5GHz, but I wanted an opinion from you guys too. I'm not particularly looking at using a watercooler on it, so please refrain from suggesting the Corsair H100
So what do you guys think I could pull off safely? And what do you wager my temps would be around? I'm open to other suggestions for coolers as well. Thanks for the help guys!