Attempting to undo the overclocking process.
Attempting to undo the overclocking process.
ASUS Maximus VII Hero runs with Intel i7-4790K. Recently I've experienced frequent freezing and blue screen crashes while playing games. After checking my system, I realized I was overclocking unnecessarily. The i7 reaches up to 4.4GHz even when idle. AI Suite indicates a 10% overclock, but the UEFI only offers Auto, Manual, and XMP settings. My DRAM frequency is listed as 1330Mhz while my RAM is 2333Mhz. Any advice or solutions would be appreciated!
If your processor struggles to boost without causing instability, there may be thermal problems that need fixing. What cooling method are you using? Has the case been cleaned recently—checking the heatsinks and fans?
Consider disabling or turning off the AI Suite and resetting the CMOS. After that, use HWiNFO64 to verify your system's specifications...
4.4Ghz represents Intel's highest single-core boost frequency. If you prefer not to rely on Intel's turbo boost, you should be able to disable it in the BIOS settings.
If your processor struggles to boost without causing instability, there may be thermal problems that need fixing. What cooling method are you using? Has the case been cleaned recently—checking the heatsinks and fans?
Consider disabling or turning off the AI Suite and resetting the CMOS. After that, use HWiNFO64 to verify your system's specifications...
I'm using the H110i GTX, and my GTX 980Ti SC failed this week, so I've cleaned everything out. A little bit of new thermal paste (MX-4) was applied to the VRMs, which prompted me to purchase a GTX 1060 Super just to keep things running.
I haven't seen a blue screen except during extended gaming sessions. While monitoring temperatures in-game, the CPU stays below 65°C and the GPU is around 42°C. My next best choice would be to turn off overclocking, since I don't need peak performance but stability right now (the computer is also used for work).
Cheers!
Xxshalevop
12-10-2016, 07:28 AM #3I was hoping someone might have found the actual setting in the UEFI after trying to add it to my XMP profile, but it ended up getting stuck in a boot loop until I reset the CMOS.
I'm using the H110i GTX, and my GTX 980Ti SC failed this week, so I've cleaned everything out. A little bit of new thermal paste (MX-4) was applied to the VRMs, which prompted me to purchase a GTX 1060 Super just to keep things running.
I haven't seen a blue screen except during extended gaming sessions. While monitoring temperatures in-game, the CPU stays below 65°C and the GPU is around 42°C. My next best choice would be to turn off overclocking, since I don't need peak performance but stability right now (the computer is also used for work).
Cheers!
CoolCow247
12-11-2016, 07:04 AM #4XMP increases your RAM speed without affecting the CPU. The adjustment will appear as Intel Turbo boost or a similar name, and it can be turned on or off. Since I don't have that amount of memory, I'm unsure of the exact label or position. Try this - refrain from making changes now. Open HWiNFO64 with sensors only and keep it running while you play or stress the system with tools like RealBench. Avoid a blue screen but monitor if any limits are reached in the Performance Limit Reasons section, so you can check regularly.
Default memory speeds are available here:
Memory Types
DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V
Max Turbo Frequency
4.40 GHz
Consider resetting the AI Suite to defaults or removing it entirely.
It might be that his bios is being restored to the standard setting and the XMP profile isn’t active. His RAM operates at 1333Mhz. This appears to be a speculative assumption. I think another reset wouldn’t alter this situation.
Default memory speeds are available here:
Memory Types
DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V
Max Turbo Frequency
4.40 GHz
Consider resetting the AI Suite to defaults or removing it entirely.
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Thanks for informing me about this software, I hadn't tried it before! I already own NZXT Cam because I have LED strips in my case that I like to adjust. It displays clock speeds, fan speeds, and temperatures. The CPU shows a jump from 800Mhz to 4.4Ghz, with fan speeds changing alongside the clock speeds. Just want to remove the overclocking for now—it seems like I'm near a fluctuating jet engine next to me .
Stop Code: WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR
It's hard to know what to do next since I just bought a GTX 1060 Super and can't play any games yet.
I really miss my GTX 980Ti.
randomabby
12-19-2016, 01:44 PM #7I tried to switch to a different game (Rainbow six siege) to check performance limits, but got the same blue screen issue before I could investigate further.
Stop Code: WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR
It's hard to know what to do next since I just bought a GTX 1060 Super and can't play any games yet.
I really miss my GTX 980Ti.
Oversightx
12-20-2016, 10:54 PM #10I replaced the CPU recently and everything was in good shape, including all the pins. I switched the thermal paste to Mx-4 using a tiny amount of 'pea' size. I'm using a Corsair H110i GTX. Haven't encountered any thermal problems with an Intel processor before. Could this be related to the motherboard or sensor readings?