Assistance with boosting the i7 8700k performance while ensuring its longevity.
Assistance with boosting the i7 8700k performance while ensuring its longevity.
Using an ASUS Maximus Hero X with a top air cooler is the plan. I’m not aiming for 5GHz, just targeting 4.8 GHz and can push it higher later if needed. Right now I’m a bit overwhelmed by the BIOS settings. I’m mainly focused on getting 4.8 with the lowest possible voltage for stability. I have a few questions:
1) What starting voltage should I set in the BIOS for 4.8 before beginning undervolting?
2) Which LLC mode should I use for 4.8 or should I disable it?
3) Are there any other settings I need to tweak?
4) What stress-testing software and version should I use for the i7-8700K?
5) Which tools should I use to monitor Vcore and VID?
I’m aiming for long-term chip health at 4.8 and want a solid starting point. Thanks in advance!
Open your bios and adjust the multiplier to 48, then restart your system. If it boots successfully, perform a stress test to check stability. Currently, run Intel XTU. If the system fails during the test or doesn't boot, revisit your bios and increase the v-core voltage by .01 to .05. Keep raising the voltage in those steps until the system stabilizes or average CPU temperatures exceed 80°C during the stress test.
For me, I prefer keeping my voltages under 1.35. Others may push them higher or lower; similarly, temperatures vary—some tolerate higher readings while others aim for lower averages. Spikes above 80°C are acceptable, but maintaining an average below that is important.
Open your bios and adjust the multiplier to 48, then restart the system. If it boots successfully, perform a stress test to check stability. Currently run Intel XTU. If the system fails during testing or doesn't boot, revisit your bios and increase the v-core voltage by .01 to .05. Keep raising the voltage in those steps until the system remains stable or average CPU temperatures exceed 80°C during the stress test.
My preference is to keep voltages under 1.35. Others may push them higher or lower; similarly, temperatures vary—some tolerate higher readings while others prefer lower averages. I aim for stable averages below 80°C, allowing occasional spikes above 80°C if necessary.
Feelinfroggy777 : Adjust your multiplier in the bios to 48 and restart the system. If it boots, perform a stability check using Intel XTU. If the system fails or doesn’t boot, modify the v-core voltage by .01 to .05 increments until stability is achieved or average CPU temperatures exceed 80°C during testing.
For me, I prefer keeping voltages under 1.35. Others may tolerate higher values. Temperatures are acceptable up to 80°C with spikes, but averages should stay below that.
Thanks for your reply!
What about the LLC?
My motherboard has an LLC level from 0 to 7 and I’m unsure whether to enable it or leave it off. I think leaving it off would reset it to level 0, which might not be ideal.
Keep the LLC settings at their standard values. For a simple overclock, only adjust the frequency multiplier and v-core. All other parameters should remain unchanged.
Check if you should raise the v-core voltage and whether other parameters stay fixed by default.
I aim to boost my i7 8700k to 4.7ghz across all six cores. Should I raise the voltage for the V-core? Must I keep other parameters unchanged by default? The answer depends on the specific chip. Certain processors handle higher frequencies with lower voltages, while others might need a V-core adjustment to maintain stability at that speed. It could be necessary, but it really depends on the device.