Best way to achieve an overclock around 10,700k is through careful tuning and stable components.
Best way to achieve an overclock around 10,700k is through careful tuning and stable components.
Stg is completely off. I'm seeing crazy temps around 98°C even at 4.8 and experiencing thermal throttling on all five cores. I'm restarting the cooler, but it seems like I just purchased a really bad 10700K.
I replaced the CPU and cooler, used fresh paste, but outcomes stayed the same. At stock settings I hit 80°C, though the voltage for 4.7GHz all cores is around 1.290V—which seems high. I’m unsure why this issue occurs. The Linpack temperatures reach 93–95°C on stock.
Keep in mind the avx offset matters; I’d likely settle around 4.9 or try 5.0 with a -1 adjustment. Those readings still feel elevated, it’s not particularly cool. Experimenting with both LLC and a -1 AVX setting might help stabilize things. My top pick is an LLC configuration that runs hot under load. Take my current OC as an example—LLC3 gets too hot, LLC4 works well, LLC5 has boosts, vget varies per board, so documenting actual performance under stress is key. Are you certain your CPU maintains around 1.33V at 5.0? Or is it higher in hwinfo? I’m not sure about the exact load intensity, but Cinebench R20 and Blender seem to represent real-world demands. It might not be a stability test per se, but more of a temperature check—unless you’re just playing games without any crashes.
You're looking for guidance on adjusting your setup based on the current readings: 50x ratio, 47x ring, -1 offset, and an LLC at 1.350V with a temperature of 92-93°C on Cinebench. Consider consulting a professional or checking the latest documentation for optimal performance.
If you're only focused on the game, I'd reduce the voltage a bit while keeping it steady. Anything else would be just additional.
The problem lies in my usual long sessions—often around 12 hours—so stability and endurance matter a lot. I'm testing 4.9 @ 1.285V with llc4, but linpack crashes right after it starts. My aim is to maintain CPU temps below 80°C while getting better voltage specs than the basic MSI setup at 4.7ghz and 1.30V.
You're unlikely to drop below 80 under heavy load unless you use a tuned stock setting near 4.7 or 4.8. Upgrading the cooler won't make much difference beyond that. Stick with 360AIO or custom loops; otherwise, it's not worth it. Target voltage between 4.9 and 1.0AVX, and fine-tune the settings. I have a 1.05V 4.4 profile for very hot conditions—running lower than max OCP is fine unless you're sensitive to it.
It isn't the worst situation—it's just average. You might end up with something worse, with around a 70% chance of not getting an improvement. Even if you do get better, the difference would be minimal at 100mhz. If you don’t already have high-quality intake fans, they make a big difference. But if your current fan is below that level, you’ll feel the impact. I’m not sure about your ambient temperatures or airflow setup, but those are on the higher side and it’s not particularly cool.
The image shows a snapshot of my PC with average temperatures around 35-45°C.