Nice build. Depending on your behavior and preferences, it'll last you for (a few) years.
Could you define your 'stuttering'?
Do you just get framedrops which after returns to the normal FPS?
There are a few guides out there that you can follow:
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18574146
http://www.simforums.com/forums/haswell-48ghz-on-air-building-a-haswell-system_topic46180.html
Not the same motherboard, but it can be helpful:
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-1722630/intel-god-quick-dirty-guide-4ghz-haswell.html
Could you define your 'stuttering'?
Do you just get framedrops which after returns to the normal FPS?
Quote:Is it safe to just use turbo boost(I think the exact setting is called Intel SpeedStep)?Yes it is safe and no, it's not called Intel Speedstep. Intel Speedstep downclocks your CPU to a certain clock when it's not in heavy use. It's safe to use and saves power and money. Keep it on unless it causes issues (which it shouldn't). You should have an option in your BIOS that's called "Turbo Boost", perhaps with a multiplier next to it.
There are a few guides out there that you can follow:
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18574146
http://www.simforums.com/forums/haswell-48ghz-on-air-building-a-haswell-system_topic46180.html
Not the same motherboard, but it can be helpful:
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-1722630/intel-god-quick-dirty-guide-4ghz-haswell.html
Quote:will overclocking/turbo boost reduce my CPU life/desktop life in a significant way?Depends. If your CPU voltage and temperatures are in check, then it will not reduce its lifespan in a significant way.