I can assist you with overclocking your 7700k.
I can assist you with overclocking your 7700k.
I've just upgraded to an i7700k and I'm trying to reach over 4.2ghz, but every time I try it the system keeps rebooting with BSOD or Windows recovery. I've also attempted MSI auto-overclocking to anything above 4.2ghz without success, and I was hoping to hit 5ghz. The specs are: I7 7700k, Swifttech H220x prestige watercooler, MSI Z270 M7 gaming board, 32gbs 3000mhz TRIDENT Z RAM, 850w PSU, GTX 1080 Ti Strix OC.
Visit the provided link for the Kaby Lake overclocking guide with statistics and let us know if you're still facing problems.
It seems your CPU is running at a low manual voltage that doesn't provide enough power for higher clock speeds. I recommend using a maximum of 1.4v and aiming for around 4.8ghz. Be careful not to affect the bus speed and focus on adjusting the base multiplier.