8600k newbie OC
8600k newbie OC
Hello, I recently purchased the following components:
-i5 8600k
-Cryorig H7
-Asus prime z370-A
-TridentZ rgb 2x8gb 3200ghz
I want to overclock to 4.6 or set it to 4.8ghz!
How do I do that? I’m a bit confused after reading through Google settings and changing other configurations besides vcore. My CPU is currently at 4.6ghz, but it sometimes jumps to 50 when I browse, and Prime95 tested it for 10 minutes with a high temperature of 96°C. Is there something wrong? Also, how should I properly perform the overclocking? Thanks!
There are numerous overclocking instructions available, generally following a structured approach. I should note that you've selected a mid-range air cooler. Very high voltages might not be advisable. 96C is excessively hot. Aim for at least a mid-80s temperature during full load.
https://www.tweaktown.com/guides/8481/co...index.html
https://www.overclock.net/forum/18088-ha...edson.html
For more detailed information, you can explore ASUS coffee lake overclocking guides.
There are many overclocking guides available, mostly following a step-by-step approach. I should warn you that you chose a mid-range air cooler; high voltages might not be advisable. 96C is excessively hot. It’s best to maintain temperatures around the mid-80s under full load.
https://www.tweaktown.com/guides/8481/co...index.html
https://www.overclock.net/forum/18088-ha...edson.html
For more detailed advice, check ASUS coffee lake overclocking guides.
Thanks for the links—I reset the BIOS (only XMP settings remain) and I idle at 35°C but it spikes to 50°C intermittently without any action... now I’m running Prime95 (v266 - small LLT test) for 10 minutes, reaching 72°C, though something still feels off. I also notice Cryorig’s fan spins slowly, possibly because it’s advertised as silent, which might be another clue. Should I reinstall the cooler or paste just in case?
72C under Prime95 performs well.
Even when the CPU is idle, it continues to function and maintain a computing environment. A jump to 50C is normal, indicating the CPU was actively processing tasks, while a quick return to a cooler state suggests it was working efficiently.
Eximo :
72C under Prime95 performs well.
Even when the CPU is idle, it's still actively working to maintain your system. A jump to 50°C is normal and indicates the CPU was processing tasks. Once it cools down quickly, it shows it's functioning properly.
I reinstalled the paste and cooler, moved one of my fans from bottom to top, and now I have two front and two back fans. After priming, the temperature reached 68°C. I also set the CPU QFAN on BIOS from normal to turbo so it starts spinning faster when temperatures rise.
Regarding the jumps, it might be due to using my main SSD with Windows installed, which I didn't format with the new build and didn't install any drivers.
Windows usually sets default drivers during the first boot, which should have shown it was doing so. If it didn’t, it would likely not function properly. It’s better to install the newest drivers for your motherboard instead of depending on Windows to choose them automatically.
CPU temperature and usage readings aren’t perfectly precise. They’re based on sampling rates, so you might notice a temperature increase but miss the corresponding CPU activity spike. Keep in mind these measurements happen at a nanosecond level, which humans can only detect up to the millisecond range.
Eximo :
Windows comes with default drivers on the first boot, which should have shown it was doing its job. If it didn’t, it would not function properly. It’s better to install the newest drivers for your motherboard instead of depending on Windows to pick them automatically.
Again, CPU temperature and usage aren’t perfectly accurate. Both are based on sampling rates, so you might notice a temperature increase but miss the actual CPU load. Keep in mind these measurements happen on a nanosecond scale, which humans can only detect up to the millisecond level.
Do you think this could be related to a corrupted Windows version? Should I reinstall?
By the way, after spending two days studying OC and testing, I finally understood how to do it and how to achieve adaptive settings. Right now, I’ve reached 4.6GHz with just manual 1.200vcore (though it drops to 1.156v under full load due to LLC), while the CPU requests 1.220. After running it for hours, there were no issues. The maximum temperature reached was 73.