Boost Efficiency (upgrading isn't that practical right now)
Boost Efficiency (upgrading isn't that practical right now)
Alright, so here's what your advice has netted me so far! Thanks so much for the tips. I'd be thrilled if you saw any more opportunities. Maybe I should post in another thread regarding the GPU to see if there's any room for improvement there. Heaven Score from 2692 to 2773 = 3% gain FPS from 106.9 to 110.1 = 3% gain 3D Mark from 7698 to 8161 = 6% gain Cinebench R15 from 639 to 666 = 4% gain Cinebench R20 1806
You could try boosting your CPU performance by upgrading your RAM. Right now it's running at 3090Mhz due to differences in BCLK OC versus the stock speed. If you were considering this change, I'd check if switching to 3200Mhz would be possible without adjusting other parameters, or if a slight voltage increase could help.
I prepared for this task. The guide helped, but it was overwhelming. I struggled with ASUS BIOS settings, missing tRP and tCWL. I needed to turn off AUTO at the right voltage, and I learned that enabling AUTO could disrupt voltage levels if timing wasn’t adjusted. Boosting to 3.2GHz without changes worked fine, but I didn’t run any tests. Could you assist with following the linked instructions? Your feedback would be valuable.
This topic is quite complex and time-consuming unless you're willing to put in effort. In most situations, it offers minimal value. Memory overclocking tends to be a niche interest for enthusiasts. I find it interesting but not widely practiced. It involves many details. You might encounter discussions around VCCIO and VCCSA. I’m not sure if this was a concern on the Z270, though I might be mistaken. As long as the auto voltage stays below 1.25V, you should be okay—especially at higher frequencies like 3000Mhz or 3200Mhz. These voltages actually reach the CPU’s IMC rather than the DIMM slots. Try two tests: run memtest86 from a bootable USB overnight and let it complete all checks. Then perform a custom prime95 test with large FFTs (512 to 4096) and at least 75% of your RAM (12GB tested, in-place box unchecked).
I encountered numerous issues at 3.2Ghz during the initial run (over 300 errors). Successfully passed at 3Ghz. I plan to increase the frequency by one step and re-test this evening. By the way, my GPU OC settings were incorrect, which helped me achieve a significant improvement by lowering the core clock and boosting VRAM by +500Mhz. Final results will be shared in a few days. Thanks again for your assistance.
Consider adjusting the relevant voltage levels to achieve stability. Aim for a stable 3200MHz frequency. Recommend stepping up voltages gradually, specifying exact values needed. Set clear stopping points to avoid overvoltage.
According to IIRC 1.27, I'm currently running a memtest at 3033Mhz with two passes and no errors detected so far.