Adjusting performance of Asus H61 using 3570K with
Adjusting performance of Asus H61 using 3570K with
Hello
My Z77 motherboard stopped working some time ago, so I had to purchase a replacement but it was an h61 model.
I know it offers less overclocking potential than the original Z77.
On my old Z77 I could reach an x45 factor, but on the h61 it's only x38 turbo.
The ASUS AI Suite indicates the BCLK frequency is currently 103 and suggests there might be room to adjust it.
The CPU voltage is also tunable, sitting at 1.105v.
I tried the auto "stable OC" from ASUS—could I push beyond x38 further?
BLCK isn't an effective method for overclocking. It doesn't lead to very high overclocks. I've discovered it works better for stable overclocking of CPUs by increasing clock speed and voltage, followed by stress testing.
You addressed the right topic. H61 chipsets don't support overclocking; BLCK attempts aren't consistent, and significant speed gains aren't guaranteed. Just Z series boards can achieve this. For a faster CPU that fits your socket and chipset, consider purchasing an i7 3770.
You're asking about what it means when someone says BCLK isn't reliable, and you also mention that no OC is reliable without testing.