4770k: modest 4.0 OC at stock volts?

[Gloomba]

I am a bit overwhelmed with deliding and changing voltage/ram timings/etc and would just like to hit a very modest 4.0ghz with my 4770k, as I am under the impression I won't have to change but a few simple settings in the BIOS.
If I could be told what I need to do for such a simple OC I would greatly appreciate it.

 

[EarthDog]

Try setting the multiplier to 40x and see if it boots and is stable. If not, try raising the core voltage .05 and check again. That is really all you should have to do.

 

[Ajay57]

Or OP you can always use the Overclocking Guide in ED's Sig!! AJ.

1, http://www.overclockers.com/3step-guide-to-overclock-intel-haswell

 

[wingman99]

Tell us if it will clock to 4.0GHz on stock volts?

 

[EarthDog]

That's what I'm saying. This o/c is so simple. Its either stock will do it, or a slight bump. No point in reading the bible at this point.

 

[Gloomba]

Thanks a lot; I will try your suggestion and report back if I can achieve 4.0ghz on stock voltage. My parts are coming Saturday so it will be a few days.

At what point does it become necessary to be concerned with ram timing?

 

[EarthDog]

Never really? DDR3 1600MHz CL9/10 is perfectly fine.

 

[wingman99]

I would set it to the X.M.P. profile in bios for Ram.

 

[Gloomba]

I would set it to the X.M.P. profile in bios for Ram.

Could you elaborate/rephrase this? I've only briefly read about the XMP profile in my recent googlings.

 

[EarthDog]

XMP profile is a 'stored' profile in the memory that is its stock settings. You can enable within the bios. Its a 'sure fire' way to set the stock speeds.

(sorry wingy, didnt mean to steal your thunder, you werent in the thread)

 

[wingman99]

Extreme Memory Profile is basically a non-JEDEC approved SPD table for your RAM that is programmed into the sticks. By setting XMP you can run the sticks at their RATED speed and timings, voltage without manually setting it in Bios.
Edit I was ninja'd

 

[Gloomba]

You guys are great -- thanks.