beginner in CPU and GPU overclocking
beginner in CPU and GPU overclocking
Hi Guys,
Totally new to overclocking. below is my rig. And required to overclock CPU and GPU.
Few question.
Does the Bios require special settings?
Will be using MSI afterburner, what is a recommend stable setting?
Thank you.
CPU: i7-6700K
GPU: GTX 1080
Motherboard: gigabyte z170m-d3h
RAM: G skill ripjaws 2 x 8GB 2400mhz
Cooling: Watercooling Loop
PSU: seasonic 620w
OS:Windows 8.1
It does not need a special bios. On msi afterburner, set the power limit to maximum and raise 50 MHz gradually until instability occurs for the GPU.
That's it? I kept trying to read everything online and it looked really complicated.
It's straightforward for GPUs. Raise power limit to its maximum and boost core clock until instability appears. Do the same for memory clock.
For CPUs, things become more complex. Usually you shouldn't exceed 1.3v as voltage to prevent damage. Gradually reduce frequency until you can no longer run prime95 for long without crashing (this is just one of many stress tests, but my go-to for CPUs).
For CPU overclocking, it doesn't need a special BIOS configuration either.