I7-4770K 5ghz possible?

[Alvin Lu]

My specs-

CPU: Intel 4th Gen Haswell I7-4770K
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero
Memory: Kingston HyperX blu 32GB (8GB*4)
Storage: Plextor M5 Pro-512G / Western Digital 1TB
VGA: EVGA GTX 780 (3G/DDR5/Boost:1020Hz)

now i am planning to overclock her to 5ghz with watercooling systems on it. however, i am wondering if i am goin to buy EK's watercooling blocks which of those will fit my things, and which of my things should be needed for watercooling? also i came up with a thought of adding liquid nitrogen in water cooling system. i know its a stupid question cause if i cant keep it in liquid form it will cause explosion, but will there be a possible chance to work if i could keep it in liquid form?

 

[TheBigTroll]

unless you got a very good chip, it isnt going to happen

also note, is the ram you are running 1.65v? if yes, if you can, return it. intel memory controllers dont run nice with anything over 1.5v

 

[Alvin Lu]

unless you got a very good chip, it isnt going to happen

also note, is the ram you are running 1.65v? if yes, if you can, return it. intel memory controllers dont run nice with anything over 1.5v

I have seen people tuned it up to 5ghz before. The highest and save range is around 4.6~4.8ghz, also my rams are running 1.5.

 

[TheBigTroll]

yes. it depends how lucky you are. 4.6 is easily doable for most and 4.8 is what id aim for. you are lucky if you can even get 5

 

[Alvin Lu]

now i am just unsure among my specs what should i buy for the waterblocks

 

[rubix_1011]

Watercooling sticky should be your first stop for questions like these.

 

[4Ryan6]

My specs-

CPU: Intel 4th Gen Haswell I7-4770K
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero
Memory: Kingston HyperX blu 32GB (8GB*4)
Storage: Plextor M5 Pro-512G / Western Digital 1TB
VGA: EVGA GTX 780 (3G/DDR5/Boost:1020Hz)

now i am planning to overclock her to 5ghz with watercooling systems on it. however, i am wondering if i am goin to buy EK's watercooling blocks which of those will fit my things, and which of my things should be needed for watercooling? also i came up with a thought of adding liquid nitrogen in water cooling system. i know its a stupid question cause if i cant keep it in liquid form it will cause explosion, but will there be a possible chance to work if i could keep it in liquid form?

5ghz is possible as long as you have the cooling that can handle the heat!

However if you think standard radiator water cooling will get you to 5ghz rock solid 24/7 stable, think again!

Liquid nitrogen in a pot may get you some bragging rights for a CPU-Z validation, but not a 24/7 dependable and 100% stable overclock to 5ghz.

Using liquid nitrogen to chill water, there's a thought, let us know how that works out for you!

One of the best CPU water blocks is the XSPC Raystorm.

 

[TheBigTroll]

the difference between different CPU blocks isnt going to be huge. id probably grab something that looks nice in your loop and leave it at there

 

[4Ryan6]

yes. it depends how lucky you are. 4.6 is easily doable for most and 4.8 is what id aim for. you are lucky if you can even get 5

Luck has absolutely nothing to do with it!

Knowledge however has everything to do with it!

Knowledge in knowing what overclocking hardware to buy!

Knowledge in how to cool the intended overclock!

And Knowledge of how to achieve the overclock!

Luck only counts in Horseshoes and Hand-grenades!

 

[Alvin Lu]

Watercooling sticky should be your first stop for questions like these.

i found this http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/265776-29-read-first-watercooling-sticky, its really bad as how you put up a guide like it thnx. it really helps a lot, but i still unsure of which of the blocks from EK will fit my cup,motherboard,memory and VGA. is there anyway to see if it fits?

 

[TheBigTroll]

they all fit. if it says 1150 or 1155 compatable, it fits

 

[ihog]

Yeah, it's possible. Just make sure you have the radiator real estate to do it.

 

[4Ryan6]

the difference between different CPU blocks isnt going to be huge. id probably grab something that looks nice in your loop and leave it at there

Seriously? Did you really just say that.

 

[TheBigTroll]

the difference between most of the high end blocks arent huge. watercooling has always been more about aesthetics and to a lesser degree performance.

 

[ihog]

the difference between most of the high end blocks arent huge. watercooling has always been more about aesthetics and to a lesser degree performance.

Difference between high-end blocks isn't huge =/= difference between all water blocks isn't huge

 

[TheBigTroll]

i dont see the reason of assuming he is referring to a AIO grade block

 

[4Ryan6]

watercooling has always been more about aesthetics and to a lesser degree performance.

I7-4770K 5ghz possible?

What possibly would make you think from the OPs thread title of the possibility of a 5ghz 4770K overclock that this is about water cooling asthetics?

@ Alvin Lu:

If you really want to reach 5ghz 24/7 stable with your 4770K, here's one cooling solution that will get you there.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/282844-29-peltier-water-cooling

 

[4Ryan6]

i dont see the reason of assuming he is referring to a AIO grade block

Who said anything about an AIO grade block?

So let me get this straight, you are a moderator, and according to your personal posted information, you are 15 years old?

 

[Alvin Lu]

watercooling has always been more about aesthetics and to a lesser degree performance.

I7-4770K 5ghz possible?

What possibly would make you think from the OPs thread title of the possibility of a 5ghz 4770K overclock that this is about water cooling asthetics?

@ Alvin Lu:

If you really want to reach 5ghz 24/7 stable with your 4770K, here's one cooling solution that will get you there.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/282844-29-peltier-water-cooling

omg man thnx. you know i was just thinking about if i have some devices that i could integrate from the fridge to my laptop cooling XD

 

[rubix_1011]

i found this http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/265776-29-read-first-..., its really bad as how you put up a guide like it thnx. it really helps a lot

First, that's the old sticky, but has the link to the v2.0 sticky. Please use the 2.0 version.

Second- 'its really bad as how you put up a guide like it thnx. it really helps a lot' I'm not sure if you find it beneficial or if this is a knock on the sticky. If the latter- please offer suggestions for improvement.

 

[Alvin Lu]

i found this http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/265776-29-read-first-..., its really bad as how you put up a guide like it thnx. it really helps a lot

First, that's the old sticky, but has the link to the v2.0 sticky. Please use the 2.0 version.

Second- 'its really bad as how you put up a guide like it thnx. it really helps a lot' I'm not sure if you find it beneficial or if this is a knock on the sticky. If the latter- please offer suggestions for improvement.

oh************ my typo == i was saying badass instead of bad == fml sry man. what i was saying is that it is a really great over explanation for me as a noobie for this. i am really sry for the stupid typo ><

Went ahead and cleaned up the language for you...try and pick out some better wording here on out.
- rubix_1011

 

[4Ryan6]

i was saying badass instead of bad == fml sry man. what i was saying is that it is a really great over explanation for me as a noobie for this. i am really sry for the stupid typo ><

Typos are very common it happens to all of us, I personally would like to see you leave out the expressive foul language as an intro to your explanation in the future if you don't mind.

Keep in mind the user you are addressing rubix_1011, is a moderator, and if I might say one of the best we have here, so you do not want your expressive explanation to force a moderators corrective action on you for your foul language used.

 

[Alvin Lu]

i was saying badass instead of bad == fml sry man. what i was saying is that it is a really great over explanation for me as a noobie for this. i am really sry for the stupid typo ><

Typos are very common it happens to all of us, I personally would like to see you leave out the expressive foul language as an intro to your explanation in the future if you don't mind.

Keep in mind the user you are addressing rubix_1011, is a moderator, and if I might say one of the best we have here, so you do not want your expressive explanation to force a moderators corrective action on you for your foul language used.

ops >< sry won't that again and really thank you for the things you tell me. learned a lot

 

[Raganark-1395617]

I got a 4770k furthest I've gotten it with 1.22v is 4.555GHz. Hottest it gets is 60 degrees C at full load. I haven't tried turning up the voltage further yet and seeing if I can hit 4.8 or even 5GHz. How much higher would you think I could turn up the voltage and keeping it under 80 degrees C?

 

[TheBigTroll]

1.25 is generally where stuff starts getting toasty. your mileage may vary