How to enhance performance of the 8700k with MSI UEFI through various OC settings
How to enhance performance of the 8700k with MSI UEFI through various OC settings
Hello Everyone,
I recently set up my new system using an i7-8700k processor. The motherboard is an MSI 370 Gaming Carbon Pro, the power supply is a Corsair RM650X, and I’m running the CPU cooler beQuiet Dark Rock Pro 3. My case offers good airflow with no blockages, and I’m using beQuiet Silent Wings 3 with PWM control. Currently, everything runs very quietly and coolly on the stock configuration. CPU temperatures stay below 30°C during idle and reach the low 50s°C while playing games such as BF1, Witcher 3, DA:Inquisition, and Rise of TR.
My aim is to create two different overclocking profiles. The first should target around 4.7 to 4.8 GHz across all cores for regular gaming, and the second for special occasions—perhaps up to 5 GHz?
Regarding your questions:
1. Can I configure OC profiles that allow quick switching between the two without reconfiguring every time? If yes, what method would work?
2. What voltage ranges should I aim for for a 4.8 GHz setup and a 5.0 GHz setup? I’m aware CPUs vary, but I have no clear starting point. Testing each setting is necessary, yet I’m curious about safe, everyday gaming voltages. I’m confident I can hit 5.0 GHz, though it might only be feasible at higher temperatures.
Thanks!!!
1. Yes this is possible, I my self have an MSI mobo. So first do the overclocking (setting cpu frequency, voltage ...) then go to OC profile then choose save as Profile 1 when, it will ask "do you want to save current settings as profile 1 ..." Then you can start changing the settings again and then save those settings as profile 2. You can rename the profiles so you know what settings they are. So I've got my ram oc profile named "RAM 2933MHz"
2. Try 4.8GHz on 1.3V, if it's stable, lower it as little as you can at a time to find the lowest voltage it is stabe at. With 5.0GHz start at 1.35V and if its stable do the same.
Good Luck
1. Yes this is possible, I my self have an MSI mobo. So first do the overclocking (setting cpu frequency, voltage ...) then go to OC profile then choose save as Profile 1 when, it will ask "do you want to save current settings as profile 1 ..." Then you can start changing the settings again and then save those settings as profile 2. You can rename the profiles so you know what settings they are. So I've got my ram oc profile named "RAM 2933MHz"
2. Try 4.8GHz on 1.3V, if it's stable, lower it as little as you can at a time to find the lowest voltage it is stabe at. With 5.0GHz start at 1.35V and if its stable do the same.
Good Luck
This is feasible. I already have an MSI motherboard. Begin with overclocking (adjusting CPU frequency, voltage, etc.), then proceed to the OC profile and select "Save as Profile 1" when prompted. Confirm if you wish to save your current settings under that profile. After adjustments, you can rename the profiles for clarity. I have a RAM OC profile called "RAM 2933MHz".
Try setting 4.8GHz at 1.3V, ensuring stability. If stable, reduce the frequency slightly at a time to locate the lowest voltage it maintains. For 5.0GHz, start at 1.35V and adjust similarly if stable.
Good luck!