Adjusting performance settings for the I7-7700K on the MSI Z270 Gaming M7
Adjusting performance settings for the I7-7700K on the MSI Z270 Gaming M7
I have my 7700K overclocked at 4.8ghz (MSI gaming M7 preset) with 1.315 V. The memory is set to 3000mhz with XMP enabled. I'm using a Thermaltake Friosilent 12 (1400 rpm).
Today I attempted to adjust the preset to number 8 via BIOS, which increased the CPU to 5ghz at 1.395 V. It started up properly but the CPU-z benchmark recorded a temperature of around 95 degrees Celsius during a Bf1 game on 64 man conquest.
Here is the validation link: https://valid.x86.fr/kyzmub
It was about 83 degrees when playing Bf1 on 64 man conquest. Clearly, I can't run the chip at those temperatures.
What cooler should I purchase to maintain safe operating temperatures? Also, if I manually overclocked it instead of using MSI's BIOS template, would I achieve lower temperatures? I've heard that built-in presets might exceed voltage limits, leading to higher CPU temps.
Thanks in advance.
Delidding is an unnecessary process, risky to perform, cancels your warranty, and offers little benefit in temperature.
Unclear why individuals don’t opt for simpler solutions.
There are typically 15-20 degree increases in temperature following a delidding process. A significant drop from 84 to 65-70 is quite notable. This change isn't necessarily a small improvement.
I used my 7700k for a day and then decided to delid. At 1.355 I reached 5ghz with a max temp of 78c using an Asus real bench. The delid did help. On the first day my temps were hitting 93c. Best believe the delid helped me out.