GTX 1080/I7 7700k overclocking issues reported as S.O.S.
GTX 1080/I7 7700k overclocking issues reported as S.O.S.
Hello, I’m looking for assistance with overclocking. I have no clear idea of the limits.
Hardware: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor (€360.95 at Mindfactory), Corsair H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (€109.85), Asus STRIX Z270-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (€219.85), Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB DDR4-2400 Memory (€74.67), Kingston Predator 240GB M.2-2280 SSD (€180.87), Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" HDD (€75.78), Gainward GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Phoenix GS Video Card (€719.99), Thermaltake Versa C22 RGB ATX Mid Tower Case (€68.90), Thermaltake 650W 80+ Gold Certified Power Supply (€144.00).
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit (€99.85)
Accessories: Thermaltake Riing 12 RGB 48.8 CFM 120mm Fans (€88.90)
Alright, let's begin by checking your CPU capabilities. Gradually increase the clock speed in the BIOS. Consider using a multiplier of 48 for all cores that are synchronized. Start with a voltage of 1.3 volts. After testing with prime95v26.6 and CPUz, if stable, reduce the voltage or try increasing the multiplier to 49 and see how it performs. If that works, you can then test at 50 or lower voltage.
Keep an eye on your temperatures—make sure they stay below 80°C during operation. If they go too high, either the overclocking is too aggressive or the cooling isn't enough.
Make sure to check your CPU first before attempting any GPU overclocking. I'll explain my process step by step.
* It's going to require some adjustments.
* I'm planning to go over it step by step.
* We'll need to make several changes.
* Let's take a look at it together.
Alright, let's begin by checking your CPU capabilities. Gradually increase the clock speed in the BIOS. Consider using a multiplier of 48 for all cores that are synchronized. Start with a voltage of 1.3 volts. After testing with prime95v26.6 and CPUz, if stable, reduce the voltage or try increasing the multiplier to 49 and see how it performs. If that works, you can then test at 50 or lower voltage.
Keep an eye on your temperatures—make sure they stay below 80°C during operation. If they go too high, either the overclocking is too aggressive or the cooling isn't enough.
Make sure to check your CPU first before attempting any GPU overclocking. I'll explain my process step by step.