hello me in few days my canyons devils full test with Z87 an Z97 classified
 
the tread link sorry is in french
 
http://forum.hardware.fr/...z97-sujet_281862_1.htm
 
I'm street mobo , and friend hawak's make some test not only Z87 Z97
 
dark versus RE4 and R4BE
 
 

Did you look through the BIOs guide?:
 
http://www.evga.com/suppo...HR-E979_BIOS_Guide.pdf

I see now..thanks

High overclocking stability is determined by a number of factors such as stability of the PSU, correct O/C and memory settings, etc. 
 
I'm interested if anyone is able to maintain a good 4.8 or higher overclock with relative ease. 

Nice let us know, I'm undecided between the EVGA Z97 FTW or the GB-Z97 Gaming 7. I've seen some solid reviews for the Gigabyte, but none for the EVGA.

kioto
Nice let us know, I'm undecided between the EVGA Z97 FTW or the GB-Z97 Gaming 7. I've seen some solid reviews for the Gigabyte, but none for the EVGA.

I am surprised that there are so few reviews as well.
 
These are the only two reviews for it so far:
 
http://www.overclockers.com/evga-z97-classified-motherboard-review
 
"From aesthetics to performance, EVGA seems to have checked all the right boxes with the Z97 Classified. If you’re considering a jump into the Z97 platform, you’ll definitely want to keep this motherboard on your shortlist. It’s an easy call this time around, Overclockers approved!"
 
http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Motherboards/EVGA-Z97-Classified-Motherboard-Review
 
"Strengths
Stock and overclocking performance
Board layout and design
Board aesthetics
CPU socket layout and spacing
UEFI BIOS design and usability
CMOS battery placement
Quality of integrated Creative Labs Core3D chipset and audio subsystem design
 
Weaknesses
Lack of accessible PCI-Express x1 slot with primary PCI-Express x16 slot occupied
Lack of SATA-Express ports
Inclusion of mSATA port instead of 10Gbps-capable M.2 port
Lack of performance with drives connected to Marvell controlled SATA / mSATA ports
Immaturity of BIOS implementation and affects on performance/overclocking
Lack of in-depth board feature information in included manuals"
 
It seems the default bios has some performance issues but the latest one works just fine, according to this review.
 
During the Intel event earlier this month where they officially unveiled the 4790k the overclockers were all using the Z97 Classified and they all seemed to like it very much.

rchapman45
I have my 4790k/Z97 Classified build running stable at 4.7ghz w/1.3v. Max stress temp 82℃. 24/7 load temp max 52℃

....and is it stable for 24/7 operation?

rchapman45
I have my 4790k/Z97 Classified build running stable at 4.7ghz w/1.3v. Max stress temp 82℃. 24/7 load temp max 52℃

 
interesting..
i've been following this topic (and other on the web) and so far  it seems no one can go beyond 3.7GHz on that 4790K... and keep it 100% stable!
i dunno why they unlocked the multiplier on this K version if it oc's SO badly.
 
it is a nice upgrade from my C2Q Q9450 i admit it but... brings a bitter taste cause i was thinking in pushing it around 5Ghz and stay there.
 
i dunno why Intel bragged about 5GHz!  marketing strategy i think... shame only a +300Mhz gain...  that's nothing..
 
will there be another revision of this CPU? or will Intel stop at this one? not a BAD CPU i admit but.. meh....
i've heard of broadwell 14nm cpu's..   but.. thats only for Xmas time i think..

names aside.. i was sure broadwell 14nm Cpu's would be for this summer! maybe i miscalculated!
 
i am a bit confused now... cause the 4790K is 22nm obviously the "tock" refresh of the Haswell..

What you will find with this 4790K is that it runs VERY hot under full load. Even on water
 
Anyone not reporting over 90C at 1.3v is not running the latest prime95 on small.
 
Mine idles at 28C and will shoot to 99C on water instantly at 1.325v.
 
Mine games at 57C ish   
 
That is why most are limited to 4.7-4.8 These chips just cannot handle 1.4v unless you have them on ice water or L2.
 
 
SO the trick is to delid and you can only use the liquid metal tim CLP and or CLU between the IHS and die. Use nail polish on the vrm's to protect them.   Do not delid with normal tim. The new tim is pretty good and anything else used will not bring temps down.   

Due to the lack of reviews and information, I ended up going with the Gigabyte X97 Gaming 7. I also deled my 4790k and I'm running at 4.8 & 1.26v @ max 60C on prime small FFT's for 12hr's, but I'm on water.
 

cateno
hello
kioto , your wb direct on cpu ? or use adapter to  no risk destroy the cores ?

Yeah the WB is right on the cpu die with liquid metal (coollab liquid ultra) in between the die and the WB, I'm using EK's PreciseMount Add-on Naked Ivy to hold the block on the die. I don't see much of a risk right now, might be an issue when I try to remove the block a year or so down the line, but I don't know.

hawaks
good morning kioto
you do not have more pictures of the final result ?

Hi there, I didn't take any more pictures, but I can take some when I get home, what would you like to see?

I'm thinking about delid my 4770K too.  What's the best TIM?  I'm not sure if it's worthy or not.  I cannot get my CPU pass 4.4Ghz no matter what voltage I add on MSI z87 power max SP board.
 

Yeah I was using Prime95 28.5 V2. Here are some more pictures.
 





 
I know it's a little messy in there, but I don't mind. I actually like these crystal clear tubes, thickness and all.