New to Overclocking (CPU)

[Tbertsc2]

So I just invested in a computer and I have an i5 4690k processor that I would like to overclock. I was thinking about getting the Cooler Master Hyper 212 around 35$ it has good reviews in such but what would be its capabilities when overclocking or what do you think I could push the i5 too without damage?

Thanks!

 

[Winly]

The 212 EVO is a great cooler. Overclocking gotta be done step by step, requires patient and just enjoy. You can do 4.5Ghz easy with that i5.

 

[ScienceMathsLover]

4690k is stronger cpu, you can push it to 4.5-4.7 easily also hyper 212 Evo is good cooler, works great with Intel. Overclocking is step by Step method, you can't go directly on some frequency and voltages. If you do that you will get unstable oc and it will produce a lot heat.First Download thecpu stability testing software prime95 from here :
http://www.mersenne.org/download/
Don't overclock by any software because overclocking is not the thing that can be done by software. First set the XMP memory profile (if exists) enabled to set your RAM correctly. Then Go in BIOS and find the CPU clock ratio, this is the multiplier setting. It starts at a multi of A (some no.)x 100(BCLK)(normal factory settings) to give you A Gigahertz. So up it .5 at a time and boot to os and test with P95 for stability and monitor your temps. Do this for approximately 20 minutes. If it passes raise the multi another .5 and try again. You'll get to a point where either P95 won't pass or your temp will gone so high. If the temps gone high you'll have to stop and work on cooling. If P95 fails then go to the Advanced voltage section in bios and add some volts to the CPU VCore . Stay in offset and just add a bit by tapping on the "+" key and test again.
If your temp goes really high them you have to stop and keep it to cooling. A step will arrive when your P95 never pass or temp immediately go high. Them you have to stop overclocking and you get your extreme speed of your processor.

 

[Tbertsc2]

Appreciate the feedback guys, very helpful! Thanks!