Can't change CPU ratio
Can't change CPU ratio
Hello there, fellow forum members, I'm reaching out today because I'm having trouble accessing core ratio. It seems like I pushed my CPU to 4.5 ghz and it's unstable at temperatures around 45-50°C, and I haven't really run any stress tests yet—I'm just trying to understand what's going on.
I have an i5 6700k processor, a 1060 msi graphics card, and an A270 motherboard with gaming M.2 slots. It covers all the essentials you need to know.
I tried hovering over the CPU ratio to tweak it, but it's grayed out along with other settings. I'm wondering if upgrading the BIOS would help since I just got it. I've installed all the drivers and everything else, but I'm still unsure if my BIOS is outdated—maybe that's why I can't adjust the ratio.
Yes, I figured that was how you got it to 4.5 how did you do that?
Hello there, fellow forum members! I’m reaching out today because I’m having trouble accessing core ratio settings. It seems my CPU was overclocked to 4.5 GHz and it’s currently fluctuating between 45-50°C temperatures. I haven’t really run it under heavy load yet, as I’m still trying to understand what’s going on.
I have an Intel i5 6700K processor, a 1060 MHz GPU, and an A270 motherboard with the gaming M.2 slot. That covers all the essentials you should know.
I tried hovering over the CPU ratio to tweak it, but it’s grayed out along with other options. I’m wondering if upgrading the BIOS would help since I just got it. I installed all the drivers and checked everything, but I’m not sure if my motherboard is outdated—maybe that’s why I can’t adjust the ratio.
I’m also curious about whether you’re using an i7 6700K or an i5 7600K, and if your motherboard uses a Z270 chipset. I’d suggest overclocking with an offset voltage so the CPU can lower its voltage when not in use. Here’s a guide for Skylake (similar advice for Kaby Lake):
http://www.tweaktown.com/guides/7481/twe...ndex5.html
P.S. On my i7 6700K, I’ve used a +90mV offset voltage after overclocking to 4.6 GHz, which keeps me at around 1.330–1.344V under full load on certain benchmarks. However, every chip behaves differently, and Kaby Lake usually allows for a slightly higher overclock at the same voltage.
I have an i5 7600k with an MSI Z270 chipset, and I'm really confused. The issue is I don't know how I ended up with 4.5ghz, that's what bothers me the most. I increased the RAM to 3000 and got up to 4.6, maybe it's because of the game booster. Now the CPU ratio is locked in grey. All my voltage settings are also greyed out. I think I should check the voltage like you suggested, but even that is not showing. I'll send a picture—I just built this yesterday and am trying to figure everything out. I'm not home, so I can't mess with the settings. It's weird to see CPU ratios greyed out in MSI videos but mine are not. What are your temperatures?
I have an i5 7600k and an MSI Z270 chipset, which is a bit of a mess. What bothers me the most is not knowing how I reached 4.5ghz. I increased the RAM to 3000 and got up to 4.6. Maybe it’s because I installed the game booster. Now I notice the CPU ratio is locked in grey. All my voltage settings are also greyed out. Probably I need to check the voltage manually, but even that is not showing properly. I’ll share a picture—I just built this yesterday and am trying to sort everything out. Since I’m not home, I can’t adjust the settings directly, and it’s odd to see CPU ratios not grey in MSI videos but mine are.
Guess I should look at the voltage like you suggested, but even then it’s not visible. I’ll send a photo, and I’m trying to figure this out.
What are your temperatures?
http://imgur.com/a/w4sif
I think I'll have to look into it once I get home. I'm trying to see if I can adjust the voltage somehow. It's really frustrating because I can't even view the pictures from that site on my phone.
I have an 212 evo fan, a LED fan in front, another in the back, and the remaining two came with the case. I was using my PC all day yesterday and only checked the temperatures afterward. I'll check again later and put it under stress. It fluctuates a lot—sometimes dropping to 30 and other times reaching 70, which is the CPU. That's around 40, which is average. Still, I don't have any options right now. I know my cable management is terrible, and the EVGA cables are really thick.