For overclocking your CPU, you should set your voltage accordingly.
For overclocking your CPU, you should set your voltage accordingly.
I'm just starting with overclocking and need guidance on setting the voltage for my CPU. My setup includes an i7 7700k, a GTX 1060 with 6GB RAM and 16GB of memory. I'm planning to adjust the clock speed to 4.5 to 4.8 and want to know the right voltage settings. Thanks.
The voltage levels can differ between systems and it's difficult to anticipate them, so the most effective approach is to look online for someone with the same Mobo+CPU who achieved a stable OC and replicate their settings. An OC to 4.5 GHz might not require a voltage increase, so set the CPU to that frequency and apply stress; if the OC remains stable, raise the clock by 0.1 until you reach your target or instability occurs. If instability appears, boost the voltage as little as possible (the maximum possible in my setup is 0.020v) and continue stressing the CPU, keeping the core voltage below 0.1v for this type of OC. The numbers I provided are just estimates; a person who has actually performed an OC on this CPU would give more precise guidance.
The voltage levels can differ between systems and it's difficult to anticipate them, so the ideal approach is to look online for someone with the same Mobo+CPU who achieved a stable OC and replicate their settings.
An OC to 4.5 GHz might not require a voltage increase, so set the CPU to that frequency and apply stress; if the OC remains stable, raise the clock speed by 0.1 until you reach your target or instability occurs. When instability appears, boost the voltage as little as possible (the maximum possible in my case is 0.020v) and continue stressing the CPU—your core voltage should stay below 0.1v for this type of OC.
The numbers I provided are just estimates. For more precise results, someone who has previously performed an OC on this CPU would be better informed.
Apologies if my explanation was confusing due to my limited English skills; I'm from Brazil.