Overclocking i7 4790k on gigabyte z97x gaming 5 w/212 evo

[Poseidon5001]

Hi, Im looking to do a mild overclock on the i7 4790k in the cooler master haf x, the cm 212 evo and the gigabyte gaming 5, to around 4.5 ghz.

Is it possible?
Also what temps would I be looking at?

 

[i7Baby]

Yes its possible. If the ambient temp is 25C then your idle temp should be about 40C and gaming 55C.

But it'll boost itself to 4.4 anyway. I wouldn't bother just for another 100MHz

 

[volcanoscout]

Depends on your particular chip, but from what I've seen most folks have been able to get 4.6 without issue. Above that depends on your chip and cooling. Mine runs perfectly happy at 4.6 with a peak temp using AIDA64 FDU-Only of 82C, but I'm using an NH-D14 so you're temps may be higher at the same speed.

Your chip can handle higher temps but you really want to keep it at 85C or lower during stress testing. You'll have to try it and see what you get.