7700k 5.2ghz?
7700k 5.2ghz?
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How To - Procedure for conducting a thermal compliance test on Intel or contemporary AMD systems Certain details mentioned here may not apply to earlier AMD models that relied on "thermal margin" temperature tracking instead of precise temperature measurements. This guidance is primarily relevant for Intel platforms from the 1st through 10th generation and AMD Ryzen or similar devices. Forums. A brief summary of the overclocking verification process. Adjust CPU multiplier and voltage to your desired levels within the BIOS. Avoid using preset options or automatic tools—they tend to overshoot core and other voltage settings. It's preferable to set most core parameters manually, reserving any remaining adjustments for later refinements such as cache frequency, system agent voltage, VCCIO (internal memory controller), and RAM speeds or timings once the CPU has stabilized. Save your BIOS configuration (creating a new profile if supported) and exit the BIOS. Launch the Windows desktop environment and install Prime95 version 26.6. Install HWinfo or CoreTemp. Utilize HWinfo by running "Sensors only" or opening CoreTemp. Execute Prime95, either version 26.6 or the most recent with AVX and AVX2 disabled in the settings, selecting the "Small FFT test option." Perform this for 15 minutes while keeping an eye on core/package temperatures to ensure they stay within the CPU's thermal limits (typically around 80°C for Intel and current Ryzen CPUs). For older AMD FX and Phenom models, use a thermal monitor with "Distance to TJmax" settings and avoid any readings below 10°C. Should your CPU pass the thermal compliance assessment, proceed to stability checks. Install and install Realbench. Select the Stress test option. Pick a memory size roughly half of your installed RAM (e.g., 8GB for 16GB, 4GB for 8GB). Start the stability test for 8 hours without using the system for other tasks. This will simulate realistic AVX and handbrake workloads; success indicates strong thermal performance. For extended stability verification, consider running Prime95 Blend mode or Small FFT for 12–24 hours. It is unnecessary to run HWinfo or CoreTemp concurrently during Realbench execution, as the thermal compliance test has already been completed and Realbench will display live CPU temperatures. If you opt to extend stability testing with Prime95 Blend/Small FFT modes for 12–24 hours, ensure HWinfo is also monitored periodically to confirm no core or thread usage falls below 100%. If any cores fail this check, halt the test immediately. Should errors appear during any of the stress tests—including Realbench or Prime95—adjust BIOS settings (lower multiplier or increase voltage while keeping multiplier constant) and restart the process. Reassess thermal compliance before proceeding. For those new to overclocking or with limited experience, a more detailed guide is available here: *CPU overclocking guide for beginners*