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05-14-2017, 01:48 AM

I'm adjusting the speed of an i5 7600k on an asus maximus 8 hero motherboard to 4.7ghz at 1.18 volts. The temps are 30c idle and 50c under load. Did I get lucky with the silicon?

MikaCupcake

05-14-2017, 01:48 AM #1

I'm adjusting the speed of an i5 7600k on an asus maximus 8 hero motherboard to 4.7ghz at 1.18 volts. The temps are 30c idle and 50c under load. Did I get lucky with the silicon?

mertcan35
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05-14-2017, 08:51 AM

Yes, with that voltage you were fortunate.

mertcan35

05-14-2017, 08:51 AM #2

Yes, with that voltage you were fortunate.

Papyrule
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05-15-2017, 07:53 AM

CountMike shared his surprise at the 1.18 volts reading.

Papyrule

05-15-2017, 07:53 AM #3

CountMike shared his surprise at the 1.18 volts reading.

chapi89
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05-15-2017, 08:35 AM

This also indicates a greater opportunity for overclocking.

chapi89

05-15-2017, 08:35 AM #4

This also indicates a greater opportunity for overclocking.

xTripleMinerx
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05-15-2017, 06:02 PM

CountMike confirms it has a higher OC potential.

xTripleMinerx

05-15-2017, 06:02 PM #5

CountMike confirms it has a higher OC potential.