Assistance for OC I7-9700K on Aorus Z390 Pro
Assistance for OC I7-9700K on Aorus Z390 Pro
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Roland Of Gilead :
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Roland Of Gilead :
hmmm. Just double-check your final configuration settings. 80-83c feels extremely high for me, though it won’t damage your processor. Monitor the temperatures closely, and if you notice instability or crashes, turn off the overclock. Keep in mind your CPU can still boost to 4.9 anyway—having a full-core overclock only helps in specific situations.
The gap between 4.8 and 4.9 is barely noticeable when it comes to actual game performance gains. I expected around 1.3v for a 4.8ghz chip running at 84c on two cores. Is that typical?
Does it really matter whether you run 5ghz at 1.31v with 87c versus 4.8ghz at 1.3v and 84c? It seems like a 3-core boost in voltage could be more beneficial in some cases.
I think I might have missed the mark. If you aim for the highest clock speeds, feel free to adjust whatever setting feels right. A modest increase of 100-200mhz along with a 4-5°C temperature rise and higher voltage is not worth it unless you’re certain about the results.
Testing both speeds will give you a clearer picture—you might see slight improvements in some benchmarks, but real-world performance gains are minimal.
The key takeaway? Don’t sacrifice stability for marginal clock increases. If your system remains steady, it’s probably fine. Otherwise, stick with what feels optimal.
The temperatures I observed are close to expectations, though still near the upper limit. Usually, this is where things start to get too hot.
Idle: 25-low 30's
Gaming: 45-65, depending on the game. A few exceptions exist, but generally it stays in that range.
Stress testing/max load: 70-80c.
Looking at some discussions, mid-80s for maximum load seems acceptable unless you notice a drop in performance. In that case, go with 4.8/4.9 at lower voltage and mid-80s temps with Prime and AVX enabled. Avoid going above 85c—see how it goes. Often, small tweaks can unlock the last few megahertz.
Thanks for your time and effort—it means a lot.
Have a great evening.
You too, a nice evening!
Quick update: I played Project Cars 2 and got around 65c~