Change the speed of your i5 9600KF processor to 5 GHz.
Change the speed of your i5 9600KF processor to 5 GHz.
Would I push my son's CPU beyond its limits for better speed? Probably not. The VRM cooling on his motherboard seems adequate for the current setup.
You should likely reach around 4.8GHz without too much trouble, but be careful not to push the voltage too high on the vCore. I wouldn't go beyond 1.30v just to protect those VRMs. If you can replace the board, it would be a good move, especially since I have a strong dislike for those budget Gigabyte UltraDurable models—they've been the ones that failed me most often.
The Gigabyte Z390 UD offers solid performance for its price. It stands out compared to other brands at this cost. Overclocking possibilities are limited by the CPU model and cooling setup, so reaching higher speeds isn't guaranteed. I wouldn't invest in a new board just for it to cap around 4.8GHz, as it's largely outdated.
I attempted to push all his cores up to 5GHz, but the blue screen appeared after roughly ten minutes of playtime, and I haven’t received any further help or guidance since then.
I'll set up a discussion this weekend for assistance with precise BIOS overclocking configurations.