Asus and 3770k OCing

OCing a GPU is a different thing though, should have mentioned that. I don't do it since I'm no gamer but the guys report smoother and better gaming.

what kind of voltage am i going to be looking at around for 4.2?

IT can vary a lot with each chip, but I think it should be in the 1.12-1.25 range.

Nothing harsh, just open up CPUz and see, use Intel Burn Test to get it goin :)

A 4.4 OC puts me at 1.28 Volts

AddRAM said:

Nothing harsh, just open up CPUz and see, use Intel Burn Test to get it goin :)

A 4.4 OC puts me at 1.28 Volts

ok so i should be good at stock if not lower voltage then.

what LLC setting should i use? medium or high or extreme?

If you haven't looked yet Patrick, this is an excellent guide.
Ivy Bridge Overclocking Guide ? Asus Motherboards

ya ive been reading, but it says extreme, and for 4.2ghz, i think that is overkill. thats y i was thinking medium or high.

Try all settings and run stress tests, monitor your voltage, use what is stable at the lowest.

What the best thing for you to do right now is figure out stock voltage period

Turn around put your LLC on med then move up a couple clocks and see where it goes then add +5 volts more and test just like everyone else is saying you don't need much but you need to figure stock voltage first

Once you figured it out move up a couple mhz at a time i would say this chip on auto already hits 3.8 so imagine that voltage +15 volts more you get what i am saying you move in 5's so move up the volts +10 or more once you cross 4.0 and test and then 4.2 wouldn't be to far off you need to just try it out we handed you enough material to get a grasp already

and remember change turbo ratio and cpu ratio

Tommy are you sure your mean 5V and 15V?