New To Overclocking (i7 - 2700k)

[hiporc]

Hello, I have built my dream pc about 7 months ago, and am ready to over clock. I use programs like after effects and cinema 4d. I would like to over clock my Cpu to the 4.7Ghz area.

Specs:

Case: Cooler Master Storm Trooper
Mobo: MSI MPower Z77
Cpu: Intel i7 - 2700k
Ram: Corsair DDR3 Cl-10 16gb
Cooling: Corsair H100i
Ssd: Samsung pro 256Gb
Hdd: WD Blach 1tb
Psu: XFX 750w Silver
Gpu: Asus Gtx 670 2gb

I would like to know what settings i have to change and why (what they do). I know there are many many other threads on this. If there is a good one you know of please just link it to me. Other wise a list of the settings i have to change. I would like to keep hyper threading on. Thanks for your time!

 

[4Ryan6]

I was just looking for a number i should not cross for both voltage and temperature if i am doing a 24/7 oc. just two plain numbers for both.

1.52v is Intels tested limit on the Sandy Bridge CPU so that's your line not to cross, I'm kinda curious as to why 4.7ghz is your target as even though it's very reachable the 2700K literally screams at 4.5ghz and you can do that in the 1.295v ~ 1.305v range plus or minus, depending on the quality of your 2700K.

With the cooling you have temperature wise for longevity stay peaking at a gaming load of under 60c if your cooling does that for you, stress testing for stability may take you above that, but you don't stress test 24/7, so don't sweat it.

I use fixed voltage myself as it is best to use for the higher overclocks around the 5ghz range which your 2700K should be able to reach, but I'm not sure regarding your cooling capabilities.

If you shoot for a 4.5ghz clock and arrive at stability, then you'll learn a lot to get there which will help you when you venture into the higher clocks and you probably will once you get a taste of the performance, and learn more about what you're doing, but keeping it cool is a priority.

The 1.40v that's commonly tossed around at THGF is supposedly the best for long term use, it is commonly suggested to stay below that, but 1.52v is actually Intels tested M/B spike peak, so a voltage spike out in the operation system to maintain a stable high clock is totally acceptable as far as Intel is concerned.

Now that you have that information I strongly urge you to study the overclocking guides, there are various ways to approach overclocking your 2700K, you can use all the throttling capabilities, or some of the throttling capabilities, or run all the cores flat out, different guides will allow different ways and approaches to overclocking.

You need to decide what overclocking approach you'll be taking and study the guide that will get you there.

There are some here and across the net you can Google.

 

[hiporc]

I was about to give it to amuffin, but after a little more research i think 85c is a little too high for a 24/7 oc. But thank you very much for your answer! Thank all of you for helping me!

I found a couple different forums that have also given me some knowledge.

http://www.overclockers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=693613
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/265056-29-2600k-2500k-overclocking-guide

Thanks Again