How much distance can I extend my current setup?
How much distance can I extend my current setup?
Hi,
I've just set up a new system:
i5-9600k
Gigabyte Z390 UD
Gigabyte Nvidia 1660 TI Wind force OC
Cooler Master Hyper 212 LED
Corsair Vengeance LPX OC 3000 2x8Gb (used the preset profile at Bios)
I'm not new to overclocking but I can rely on advice from those who experimented with a similar build and maintain stability.
Certainly a 9900k will generate significantly more heat compared to an i5 with ten fewer threads. You might manage a reasonable performance with your cooler, though you could face elevated temperatures if you aim for 5ghz or above. Be sure temperatures stay below 80-85°C during a peak 95% workload and you should be fine.
You can push the Hyper 212 a bit, but it will restrict how high you can go. I recommend watching the whole video to understand, then experiment with the settings and tips on your own machine. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOXH2YIMi2Y
Thank you for the advice. After checking my temperatures over 10 days of benchmarking, gaming, and stress tests, I still see low readings for the CPU (the highest is 57, which is idle at 35°C). This suggests there might be potential for overclocking. By the way, I know a friend who uses an i9-9900K, and it generates a lot of heat—there’s no real comparison between these two systems.
Certainly a 9900k will generate significantly more heat compared to an i5 with ten fewer threads. You might manage a reasonable performance with a good cooler, though pushing for 5ghz or above could lead to high temperatures. Be sure temperatures stay below 80-85°C during a peak 95% workload and you should be fine.