Help! I7 3770K can't OC
Help! I7 3770K can't OC
Hello, I need some assistance with overclocking my i7 3770K. I recently increased it to 4.1GHZ via BIOS, turned on step up and turbo, and switched to offset mode. However, during a stress test, the clock on CPU-Z remained stuck at 3.5GHZ. Could you please help me out? Thank you in advance.
Attempting to move away from offset mode and using fixed voltage is much simpler and more typical. After establishing a stable fixed voltage, you can utilize that value to retry tuning for offset. Trying fixed voltage settings around 1.25 and 4.2GHz works well—adjust the LLC level to 1/high or even higher (2 or 3). Test it and observe the results. From there, you can fine-tune clocks and voltages to reach a higher OC if needed. This chip should handle over 4.5 with adequate cooling and reasonable power levels. I focus on achieving the best OC first, ensuring voltage stays below 1.3v and temperatures stay between 80-82°C under intense testing conditions.
What is the model and make of your motherboard? It's an Asus P8Z77 Pro.
Attempting to move away from offset mode and using fixed voltage is significantly simpler and more typical. After establishing a stable fixed voltage, you can utilize that value to retry tuning for offset. Using a fixed voltage of 1.25 and 4.2GHz works well—adjust the LLC level to 1/high or even higher (2 or 3). Test it and observe the results. From there, you can fine-tune clocks and voltages to reach a higher OC if needed. This chip should handle over 4.5 with adequate cooling and reasonable power levels. I usually aim for the best OC while keeping voltage under 1.3v and temperatures between 80-82°C at the most extreme conditions. Realbench will show even lower temperatures in such cases.
Marko55 suggests moving away from offset mode and using fixed voltage instead. It’s simpler and more typical. After establishing a fixed voltage, you can return to tuning for offset. He recommends testing fixed voltage at 1.25 and 4.2GHz with an LLC level of 1/high or even higher. Once successful, adjust clocks and voltages to reach a higher OC if needed. The chip should handle over 4.5 with adequate cooling and reasonable power. He advises aiming for a voltage not exceeding 1.3v and keeping temperatures between 80-82°C under heavy load. Realbench will show even lower temps. He shares his experience with these settings, prioritizing stable voltage and comfortable heat levels.
I made the changes by setting my power options to high performance and the maximum processor state to 100, but it still got stuck at 99. Thanks for your assistance!