Core i5 2500k 3.3ghz paired with Gigabyte Z68x-ud3h-b3
Core i5 2500k 3.3ghz paired with Gigabyte Z68x-ud3h-b3
Hello everyone, what do you think about the motherboard for overclocking?
My setup includes: i5 2500k 3.3ghz, 8gb sniper, power supply from Extreme Power 700 watts, Gigabyte Z68x-ud3h-b3, and Coolermaster 212 EVO.
Can I overclock to 4.0?
Tips and tricks for O.C.... please.
I have the same MB next to me with a G1610 handling heavy tasks. I was using an i7 2600k that reached 4.2 on stock voltage and worked well for years without problems. I didn't want to go much higher unless I increased the voltage. It performed okay until I replaced it with a Z77 Extreme 4 ASRock to take advantage of my faster RAM.
You should be able to reach 4.0-4.2 GHz maybe higher on stock voltage.
What BIOS version are you running? I could try adjusting some settings if needed. I had to install the beta UEFI BIOS to see if it helped, but it didn't improve things. Updating the BIOS has also caused issues with this MB before, so if everything runs smoothly, it might not be worth changing now.
I have the same MB next to me, paired with a G1610 handling heavy tasks. I was running an i7 2600k at stock voltage, which worked well for years without any problems. I usually kept the voltage at that level unless I wanted to boost it. It performed adequately until I replaced it with a Z77 Extreme 4 ASRock to take advantage of my faster RAM.
You should be able to reach 4.0-4.2 GHz possibly higher on stock voltage.
What BIOS version are you using? I could try adjusting some settings if needed. I had to install the beta UEFI BIOS in an attempt to speed up my RAM, but it didn’t help. I’ve also faced problems updating the BIOS before with that MB, so if everything runs smoothly, it might not be worth updating. Just keep the base clock unchanged and increase the CPU multiplier without raising the voltage. Go slowly—add a few hundred MHz at a time to test how far you can push it while staying stable.