I aim to learn about overclocking.
I aim to learn about overclocking.
I’m looking into overclocking with my i7-8700k and Corsair h100i v2 on a ROG Z370-F motherboard. I need advice on the right voltage settings for reaching 4.7 GHz and other adjustments to boost performance safely. I’m just a teenager, so I want to learn without damaging my PC.
jay.wooster explains the process of overclocking using a motherboard and ASUS BIOS Mate. After restarting, delete the default settings and enter BIOS by pressing EZ Tuning Wizard. Choose Gaming mode, pick "Box Cooler" instead of Water Cooled, and allow the system to handle the overclock automatically. Before proceeding, use CPU-Z to check the current Core Clock Speed without background processes running. Once you boot into Windows, open CPU-Z again and verify the updated Core Clock Speed—should read 4900, confirming a successful overclock. You can further adjust settings later if needed.
Using the motherboard and ASUS BIOS Mate, perform a restart and press Delete during boot to access BIOS. Navigate to EZ Tuning Wizard, choose Gaming, pick "Box Cooler" (avoid Water Cooled even if it attempts 5.2) and allow the system to handle the overclock automatically. Before proceeding, open a monitoring tool such as CPU-Z to record the current "Core Clock Speed" without any background processes running. Follow the steps above, then upon launching Windows, open CPU-Z again and verify the "Core Clock Speed" is now 4900—indicating successful overclocking! You can continue fine-tuning later, but this method provides a solid starting point to raise your CPU performance from 4.7 GHz to around 4.9 GHz during boost mode.
Also, download core temp and check your CPU idle temps before you overclock and after you overclock, buddy.
Jay Woster explains the process of overclocking your PC using a motherboard and ASUS BIOS Mate. After restarting and hitting delete on load to enter BIOS, navigate to EZ Tuning Wizard, choose Gaming, pick "Box Cooler" instead of Water Cooled, and allow the system to handle the overclock automatically. Before proceeding, use a tool like CPU-Z to check the current Core Clock Speed without background processes running. Once you boot into Windows, open CPU-Z again and verify the Core Clock Speed—ideally it should read 4900 and confirm the boost. This method is a solid starting point to raise your CPU from 4.7 GHz to around 4.9 GHz during boost, though be cautious as auto-overclocking tools often risk damaging the CPU over time. For safer learning, consult the Intel Temperature Guide by CompuTronix, which offers detailed instructions and monitoring software. The recommended starting point is 4.5 GHz at 1.30V, adjusting voltage in steps of 100 MHz and keeping the maximum safe voltage at 1.4V. Good luck!
WildCard999: jay.wooster: Using that motherboard with the ASUS BIOS Mate, perform a restart and then press Delete during boot to access BIOS. Navigate to EZ Tuning Wizard, choose Gaming, pick "Box Cooler" (avoid Water Cooled even if it claims 5.2), and allow the system to handle the overclock automatically. Before proceeding, open a monitoring tool such as CPU-Z to record the current Core Clock Speed without any background processes running. Follow these steps carefully, then restart your PC and open Windows to view the updated Core Clock Speed. You should see it at 4900, indicating successful overclocking! This method is straightforward and can help you boost your CPU from its standard 4.7 GHz to around 4.9 GHz during boost mode. However, be cautious—auto-overclocking tools often demand excessive voltage, which can damage the CPU over time. It’s better to read guides first and try manually before relying on software. The Intel Temperature Guide by CompuTronix is a valuable resource and comes with monitoring and testing utilities. With the right CPU, memory, and cooler in place, start at 4.5 GHz @1.30V, increase by 100 MHz increments, and adjust voltage accordingly (watch for crashes). The safe upper limit is around 1.4V. Good luck, and let us know your results!