I was asking myself what speed level I should push my processor to.
I was asking myself what speed level I should push my processor to.
How much cooling fluid do you use? How many volts does your power supply get? What is your heat level on the CPU when it's not working hard, and when it is pushed to its limit?
Simple answer: Turn on MCE. If your computer can handle it and you have enough power and cooling to pull that setting without a problem, then overclocking works. But if MCE pushes you past reasonable limits, it's better just to use one of the most powerful main CPUs at their normal Intel settings instead.
I use an H100i to cool my CPU. My power supply can handle up to 850 watts. If I just sit still, the temperature is probably around 100 degrees Fahrenheit. But when I am pushing it hard or under stress, it never gets hotter than about 150 degrees F.
Honestly, I don't really know what MCE stands for, so can you tell me more about what it means and how to turn on this thing?
A manual overclock might help, but only if you use a good motherboard and have an Intel Crossfire chip (MCE). The boost clocks on an i9 can get up to 4.9 GHz, which is actually pretty good. However, your power supply unit and cooling system will be the most important parts here.
My CPU was already being boosted, so I raised the speed from 3.5GHz to about 4.5GHz but never noticed it happen. My temps look good while sitting idle at 98 degrees Fahrenheit and when playing GTA 5 they seem to hit around 140 degrees Fahrenheit.