Get tips for boosting your 9600k processor speed.
Get tips for boosting your 9600k processor speed.
You're facing issues with your 9600k overclocking setup, especially with Intel XTU stress tests freezing. It sounds like the problem might be related to settings or compatibility. Have you double-checked your CPU cooler and fan speeds? Also, ensure your BIOS is up to date and that you're using the latest drivers for your motherboard. For settings, try adjusting voltage slightly lower than 3200mhz and see if that helps. If you're still stuck, consider consulting a more experienced overclocker or checking community forums for similar experiences.
I adjusted it to the default setting because of frustration and haven't saved yet, which is why it's displaying 1.2x for RAM usage. I also tried 4.8 but it still doesn't work. If I turn off XMP, it functions at 5GHz with reasonable temperatures (around mid-70s). Manually setting the voltage and timings still resolves the issue. What would be a suitable starting point?
So your CPU overclock isn't coordinating well with your RAM when XMP is active for DDR4-3200. You have a few options to try. First, stick with the default RAM settings (like XMP off) and adjust your CPU overclock until you're happy. After that, fine-tune the RAM. Another approach is to adjust the RAM settings before changing the CPU. You might also attempt to run both together, though that can be tricky. The Intel IMC is usually reliable for DDR4-3200, so the issue might lie with your motherboard. Check the BIOS version—older versions may need updating (latest is 7B17vA9 from June 2020). If you set Core Voltage to 1.340V, does it drop below or rise above that? Adjust the CPU Load-Line Calibration to keep VCore stable. You can also tweak SA and IO voltages for stability. Under CPU switching frequency, the setting is currently Auto; consider using slots A2 and B2 if you're using two DIMMs.
Absolutely excited! Your setup sounds solid. I appreciate the detailed update and your troubleshooting steps. It’s helpful to know you’re experimenting with different BIOS versions and configurations. Good luck with the stability tests—let me know if you need more guidance!
It looks like all 16GB of RAM is detected, so should be seated properly. They are in your 2nd picture, Auto is setting it to 1.044V, and 0.948V. You have to be gentle with VCCSA and VCCIO votlages. You shouldn't need more than 1.10V ~ 1.15V for both, unless you are doing higher frequency RAM overclocks and/or aggressive memory timings, especially with DDR4-3200. Use HWInfo for monitoring software. There is a difference between the Core Voltage of what the CPU is requesting, and what it is actually getting -- HWInfo should show this. (Not at home at the moment..will need to check my notes, etc) Are you using the built in Stability Test in AIDA64? That should be good enough... How many modes are available for the LLC? 0 ~ 5? 7? CPU Switching Frequency is for the VRMs. See if setting it to 375KHz or 450KHz helps. The higher the frequency, typically the more stable the VRMs with regulating the voltages...but can cause the VRMs to run a little warmer ... by a few *C. Surprised MSi has such low options (e.g. 180KHz ~ 285KHz) ... don't know why / who would want to use anything that low...
The system supports 8 LLC configurations plus an auto option. Recent bios updates are in place. Performance remains stable under stress tests similar to AIDA, though it may lock up during prolonged use. Current metrics are limited to minimum, maximum, average, and Vcore values via hwinfo. It seems you might be missing some details. For mode 4 LLC, Vcore reaches 1.36 when set to 1.35 in the BIOS. You may want to adjust VCCSA and VCIO to 1.10 to test changes. Consider starting with a frequency of 4.8 GHz and a voltage of 1.3 V.
I adjusted vccsa and vccio to 1.12 and experimented with 4.8ghz at 1.28v with XMP active. It successfully passed two Intel XTU tests. When running the stress test, it would crash immediately. It might be that I set the voltage too high. I plan to run 10 minutes of AIDA64 and gradually increase the CPU ratio.
I completed a 10-minute run of aida64 and intel xtu at 4.9GHz with 1.28v and AVX disabled (-2). Everything seems fine so far—temperatures stayed under 72°C, and the MOS temperature reached a maximum of 62°C. I’m planning to test OCCT next. You set the CPU switching frequency to 375kHz as recommended, and I kept vccio and sa at 1.12. Does this setup look reasonable? I’m wondering if the CPU switching frequency affects the results.