Overclocking I5 4690k

[Roy_8_187]

I can't seem to get any higher in my clock speed than 4.0ghz. My temps range from 35-38 idle, 45-50 gaming. I think my psu can't handle it, not sure what is going on for sure, any advise?

Specs:
I5 4690k
Asus z97-A 3.1 Mobo
8gigz Corsair 1866 ram
Evga Gtx 960
H50 Corsair AIO cooler
Evo ssd
WD 1T
Corsair cx600 Psu

 

[AngelOfDarkness]

I don't think your PSU is the problem, you have a "bad" chip most likely, or you're doing it wrong.

Give a look to this overclocking guide.

https://www.itrw-pc.com/featured/intel-i7-4790k-devils-canyon-overclocking-guide/

 

[Roy_8_187]

I don't think your PSU is the problem, you have a "bad" chip most likely, or you're doing it wrong.

Give a look to this overclocking guide.

https://www.itrw-pc.com/featured/intel-i7-4790k-devils-canyon-overclocking-guide/

I managed to get it to 4.4 but that was as high as I could get it.

 

[AngelOfDarkness]

Well then that's your chip's limit, be glad it's not that bad. My I5 3570k can't get past 4.3.

 

[Roy_8_187]

Well then that's your chip's limit, be glad it's not that bad. My I5 3570k can't get past 4.3.

I'm an idiot lol, I had turbo boost on, I turned it off and got to 4.7 before I got scared to go any further.

 

[Roy_8_187]

Sorry for the trouble, had turbo boost on

 

[AngelOfDarkness]

Sorry for the trouble, had turbo boost on

Lol, then you have a great chip. I'm envious!