Overclock, Intel, cpu, voltage temperature

Lukeus699

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Hey people of Tom's hardware.

I recently OC my Cpu, an Intel i5 4690k to 4.3ghz using my motherboards performance settings. The motherboard is an msi pc mate z97.

I read that this method can cause higher Temps due to more voltage. Last I checked the voltage was around 1.2/1.25 and temps at idel fluctuate from 39-45%. I use a cool master evo as a cooler (live in UK so ambient temps aren't too high).

Would I be better off manually reducing the voltage and keep the cores at 4.3 in order to reduce Temps? Or are temps and voltage okay for 4.3 OC?

Many thanks.
 
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You are good.
Vcore of 1.3 is fine for a 4690K.

If you have implemented speedstep, it is normal for the multiplier and the consequent vcore to fluctuate, depending on the cpu load.

As to temperatures, it takes 100c to cause the cpu to throttle to protect itself.
70-85c c under load should not be worrisome
You are good.
Vcore of 1.3 is fine for a 4690K.

If you have implemented speedstep, it is normal for the multiplier and the consequent vcore to fluctuate, depending on the cpu load.

As to temperatures, it takes 100c to cause the cpu to throttle to protect itself.
70-85c c under load should not be worrisome
 
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