Overclocking the i7-4770k

[RequiringAssistance]

Hey guys, was wondering what OC I can expect with good temperatures (I know it depends on chip, but every i7-4770k should have a roughly estimate it can OC to ATLEAST)

i7-4770k
MSI Z87 G45 Gaming
with Noctua NH-D14
OR H100i (its just i prefer Noctua for the silence)

Which cooler do you suggest for OC'ing? (nothing extreme, like 4.2ish GHZ) Am I fine with a Noctua for 4.2ish at good temps or do I need a H100i for this?

 

[Novuake]

The Noctua NH-D14 actually performs very much the same as an H100i, unless you want to turn the fans up on the H100i, which is really loud.

Anyway, my estimate with that cooler, 4.5GHz.
Unless you had a bad draw on the CPU.

 

[Som3one]

(I know it depends on chip, but every i7-4770k should have a roughly estimate it can OC to ATLEAST)

You´d be surprised on how much the chip "quality" spreads in both, thermal output as well as OC-ability at low voltages.

I´d say, 4.2GHz is pretty much guaranteed with every chip. I´d say around 90-95% can reach this is fairly acceptable voltages.
And most higher performing coolers (air and liquid) should be able to handle it.

But above that, it really depends on your draw.

 

[RequiringAssistance]

(I know it depends on chip, but every i7-4770k should have a roughly estimate it can OC to ATLEAST)

You´d be surprised on how much the chip "quality" spreads in both, thermal output as well as OC-ability at low voltages.

I´d say, 4.2GHz is pretty much guaranteed with every chip. I´d say around 90-95% can reach this is fairly acceptable voltages.
And most higher performing coolers (air and liquid) should be able to handle it.

But above that, it really depends on your draw.

How about the temps, how would they be if I run games, streams and other pages, any idea? Thinking about playing mostly World of Warcraft, whilst streaming and listening to music, skype, facebook, youtube etc?

 

[Novuake]

Temps differ too much to assure you of a number. Try it and see. Try to keep it below 80C but if it reaches 90C at times of heavy streesing, thats fine.

 

[RequiringAssistance]

Temps differ too much to assure you of a number. Try it and see. Try to keep it below 80C but if it reaches 90C at times of heavy streesing, thats fine.

If it constantly runs around 80C, is it gonna hurt the computer or is it fine to play with these kinds of temps? only been using laptops so

 

[Novuake]

What clocks is it running that temp?
Its fine running that hot but not at stock speeds, then theres something wrong.

 

[RequiringAssistance]

What clocks is it running that temp?
Its fine running that hot but not at stock speeds, then theres something wrong.

like normal temps, when running programs n sht, not idle of course

 

[Novuake]

Thats not normal under stock conditions. Check if your cooler is properly seated.

 

[RequiringAssistance]

Thats not normal under stock conditions. Check if your cooler is properly seated.

im not certain what you mean..aint very familiar with these terms, stock conditions? i ment, can i run it at 80C safely when running heavy, or can i expect lower temperatures is that what you're saying?

 

[Novuake]

At stock speeds, asin the 3.4GHz and 3.9GHz speeds 80c is too high.

 

[RequiringAssistance]

At stock speeds, asin the 3.4GHz and 3.9GHz speeds 80c is too high.

what do you mean with this? (sorry for not understanding)

 

[Novuake]

The STOCK speed of the 4770K CPU is 3.4GHz and if kept cool it runs at 3.9GHz.

If the CPU is running at STOCK 3.4/3.9GHz with the Noctua NH-D14 cooler, then it should NOT be reaching 80 degrees.

 

[RequiringAssistance]

The STOCK speed of the 4770K CPU is 3.4GHz and if kept cool it runs at 3.9GHz.

If the CPU is running at STOCK 3.4/3.9GHz with the Noctua NH-D14 cooler, then it should NOT be reaching 80 degrees.

yeah definately, however i havent bought this computer yet, so im wondering whether i can run 4.2 ghz or higher with this cooler at reasonable (acceptable and not very noisy) temperatures, however if i run 80 degrees at 4.2 ghz or higher is this acceptable?

 

[Novuake]

The STOCK speed of the 4770K CPU is 3.4GHz and if kept cool it runs at 3.9GHz.

If the CPU is running at STOCK 3.4/3.9GHz with the Noctua NH-D14 cooler, then it should NOT be reaching 80 degrees.

yeah definately, however i havent bought this computer yet, so im wondering whether i can run 4.2 ghz or higher with this cooler at reasonable (acceptable and not very noisy) temperatures, however if i run 80 degrees at 4.2 ghz or higher is this acceptable?

Yes, it is fine.

 

[RequiringAssistance]

The STOCK speed of the 4770K CPU is 3.4GHz and if kept cool it runs at 3.9GHz.

If the CPU is running at STOCK 3.4/3.9GHz with the Noctua NH-D14 cooler, then it should NOT be reaching 80 degrees.

yeah definately, however i havent bought this computer yet, so im wondering whether i can run 4.2 ghz or higher with this cooler at reasonable (acceptable and not very noisy) temperatures, however if i run 80 degrees at 4.2 ghz or higher is this acceptable?

finally, could you redirect me to a good i7-4770k OCING guide?
Yes, it is fine.