something seems wrong with my 4770k... gurus help!

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TheDarkTao

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So first the specs of my brand new rig :D

Asus maximus VI formula
4770k
Corsair ax1200i PSU
4x8 gigs corsair dominator 1866 ram
Corsair h100i (I would normally NEVER run a AIO just waiting for parts for custom loop) :(
GTX 780 reference
Corsair 760t case
256 gb m550 ssd
Windows 8.1 (dont worry I use classic shell) ;)


So here is the thing... I can do NOTHING to get past 4.3ghz which seems redonk. I was figuring with this config even with a bad chip I should hit at least 4.5 with decent volts.

FYI I am an old skool OC'er. Back when white out or nail polish was the way to get from 300 to 450mhz. :cool: My last rig was a q9450 that managed to go back and forth in the number 1 and 2 spot here on hard. But I have not oc'ed since then, since that rig has lasted me this long!

I read a fair amount, but was blown away by how many options there are in the new asus bios! I tried to catch up on all the settings... but may be doing it wrong.

Long story short, no matter the core voltage I cannot seem to get this chip past 4.3. I increased core to 1.35 no good... input to almost 2 volts didnt help. Tried to toy with other settings, and nothing seems to make this chip stable at 4400.

Are there any key settings I should be looking at? I also feel my temps are REALLY high... usually in the 80s even at 1.2 volts and 4.3... It seems to be prime stable there.

I hate having to ask, but google was only somewhat my friend :rolleyes: So am I missing a new key oc setting? I locked the ram, and I have that BLCK thing set at 100.

Thanks guys, man I feel like a total noob... maybe I just hit the freaking worst of the bin lottery on the cpu... but I am hoping it could be something else!

-Always grateful for the help!

TDT
 
TheDarkTao said:
anyone?
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What are you running the Cache Multiplier at? I would leave it at the stock 39X for now since it does very little to raise it performance wise, and it's best to focus on Core speed first. I am going to look at a review of your MB so I can see the actual BIOS settings and will try to help you if someone doesn't chime in first..

I will say this, if you have run the Vcore up to 2V already and can't reach 4.4Ghz, then weclome to Hasfail...So many of the 4770Ks can't even OC to the boost speed of the 4790K (4.4Ghz)...IF you purchased this chip new and are in the return window, I would send it back and get a 4790K..With those you are 99% guaranteed a 4.6Ghz OC or higher since you are under water and have problem with head and voltage.
 
ccityinstaller said:
What are you running the Cache Multiplier at? I would leave it at the stock 39X for now since it does very little to raise it performance wise, and it's best to focus on Core speed first. I am going to look at a review of your MB so I can see the actual BIOS settings and will try to help you if someone doesn't chime in first..

I will say this, if you have run the Vcore up to 2V already and can't reach 4.4Ghz, then weclome to Hasfail...So many of the 4770Ks can't even OC to the boost speed of the 4790K (4.4Ghz)...IF you purchased this chip new and are in the return window, I would send it back and get a 4790K..With those you are 99% guaranteed a 4.6Ghz OC or higher since you are under water and have problem with head and voltage.
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I didn't realize so many of these chips OC so horribly. I may look into a 4790... gotta see what I can sell this one for. Or see if I can find how to get it to 4.5

If you happen to find a review with detailed oc settings.... that would be amazing! I looked around and could not find a good one.

To the guy who asked about the double thread, I put that one up, since I did not get any replies here.
 
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