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Check the bios settings or use the app on Windows for details.

Check the bios settings or use the app on Windows for details.

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Lukepvp27
Member
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04-25-2016, 09:40 PM
#1
Hi everyone,
I’m just starting out with overclocking and have been building computers for a while. I recently installed my first custom waterloop from ekwb. I wanted to share a bit about my experience. I’ve heard some advice suggesting instead of using AISuite3, which comes with my Z170 Deluxe Mb, I should manage the overclocking settings directly in BIOS. Is this advice accurate? Also, I’m curious—what happens if I adjust the fan speed thresholds in BIOS and then modify them in AISuite3? Which settings actually take effect at the next boot?
Thanks for your guidance!
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Lukepvp27
04-25-2016, 09:40 PM #1

Hi everyone,
I’m just starting out with overclocking and have been building computers for a while. I recently installed my first custom waterloop from ekwb. I wanted to share a bit about my experience. I’ve heard some advice suggesting instead of using AISuite3, which comes with my Z170 Deluxe Mb, I should manage the overclocking settings directly in BIOS. Is this advice accurate? Also, I’m curious—what happens if I adjust the fan speed thresholds in BIOS and then modify them in AISuite3? Which settings actually take effect at the next boot?
Thanks for your guidance!

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SlothManYT
Junior Member
43
04-25-2016, 11:15 PM
#2
The purpose of using the BIOS to overclock is to avoid instability that might occur with software programs. This statement is accurate.
The main software focus should be on fan speeds. When the system starts, AISuite3 manages the fan control. It's wise to configure the BIOS as a backup option in case the fan control doesn't function correctly. This approach can help avoid overheating problems.
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SlothManYT
04-25-2016, 11:15 PM #2

The purpose of using the BIOS to overclock is to avoid instability that might occur with software programs. This statement is accurate.
The main software focus should be on fan speeds. When the system starts, AISuite3 manages the fan control. It's wise to configure the BIOS as a backup option in case the fan control doesn't function correctly. This approach can help avoid overheating problems.

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IPS10
Senior Member
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04-26-2016, 04:33 AM
#3
The purpose of using the BIOS to overclock is to avoid instability that might occur with software programs. This statement is accurate.
The main software focus should be on fan speeds, and when the system starts AISuite3's fan control program, it takes over. It's advisable to configure the BIOS to a backup setting in case the fan control doesn't function correctly, which can help avoid overheating problems.
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IPS10
04-26-2016, 04:33 AM #3

The purpose of using the BIOS to overclock is to avoid instability that might occur with software programs. This statement is accurate.
The main software focus should be on fan speeds, and when the system starts AISuite3's fan control program, it takes over. It's advisable to configure the BIOS to a backup setting in case the fan control doesn't function correctly, which can help avoid overheating problems.

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georgemk
Member
52
04-26-2016, 08:46 AM
#4
Yes, it's best to rely on BIOS for OC since AI Suite and similar tools are SW and can act erratically.
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georgemk
04-26-2016, 08:46 AM #4

Yes, it's best to rely on BIOS for OC since AI Suite and similar tools are SW and can act erratically.