9700k overclocking setup
9700k overclocking setup
Hi,
The Asus TUF Z390-PLUS GAMING and Noctua NH D-15 motherboards may handle overclocking a 9700k to 5GHz across all cores if the chipset is favorable. Also, the cooler might affect RAM performance unless it's low-profile. For the MSI Z390-A PRO, you should consider that choice.
Expecting a full-time 5Ghz OC on any motherboard with the 9700k is likely out of reach without extraordinary cooling, and even then, VRM throttling remains a possibility. This CPU is already operating near its maximum stability limit in most tests. The Plus gaming board isn't ideal for high overclocks. If you're interested in a 5Ghz OC, consider boards from the Z390-A series and higher.
Expecting a full time 5Ghz OC on ANY motherboard, using the 9700k, is probably unrealistic without some pretty exceptional cooling, and even with that there is a good chance of VRM throttling. That CPU is already riding the very edge of it's upper stability threshold for most samples. And the Plus gaming isn't a particularly highly recommended board for high overclocks.
If you want to try your hand at a 5Ghz OC I'd look at boards from about the Z390-A and go up from there.