i7 4790k voltages

stujim · 5 Apr 2015 at 12:22

I'm quite a novice at overclocking, but I've done a fair amount of research. All I've changed in my bios is the voltage, to 1.25v, and the core ratios to 45. I've run a test with the Intel extreme utility and it passed. Without sounding like I've answered my own question, is 1.25v ok to use long term? I mainly game and do the odd rendering in windows movie maker.

ViRuS2k · 5 Apr 2015 at 15:06

1.25 is fine.
and if your temps are ok you could get 4.6 with those voltages as`well.

ci_newman · 5 Apr 2015 at 20:16

+1 to the above, 1.25v is ok for running 4.5Ghz long-term assuming you are running a decent cooler.

stujim · 7 Apr 2015 at 16:48

My cooler is decent, it's a Be Quiet! Dark rock pro 3

Mana · 7 Apr 2015 at 17:00

i use 1.26 24/7 for my 4.7 overclock.