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Discussion about AsRock base frequency boost topic Question remains open for further clarification

Discussion about AsRock base frequency boost topic Question remains open for further clarification

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CmSlime_Gaming
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11-23-2020, 08:54 PM
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You're evaluating a potential upgrade path. The Core i5 10400 paired with an AsRock motherboard and BFB support could indeed push your CPU to around 4GHz under heavy stress if temperatures stay manageable. Current pricing suggests it might be around $400, which seems reasonable given the market conditions.
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11-23-2020, 08:54 PM #1

You're evaluating a potential upgrade path. The Core i5 10400 paired with an AsRock motherboard and BFB support could indeed push your CPU to around 4GHz under heavy stress if temperatures stay manageable. Current pricing suggests it might be around $400, which seems reasonable given the market conditions.

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11-25-2020, 08:55 AM
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This idea isn't brand new—it predates BFB. You can always upgrade to a better non-Z chipset board and push the power limits further to unlock Intel's all-core turbo, which can't be maintained within the original TDP specs. For gaming, a Z chipset remains a solid choice for higher memory speeds, even though it's slower than newer options like the R5 3600. The trade-off is that while both run at similar frequencies, Intel's instruction-per-second performance is lower.
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11-25-2020, 08:55 AM #2

This idea isn't brand new—it predates BFB. You can always upgrade to a better non-Z chipset board and push the power limits further to unlock Intel's all-core turbo, which can't be maintained within the original TDP specs. For gaming, a Z chipset remains a solid choice for higher memory speeds, even though it's slower than newer options like the R5 3600. The trade-off is that while both run at similar frequencies, Intel's instruction-per-second performance is lower.

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