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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.

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Lavissa
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04-01-2026, 01:32 PM
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I was just thinking about helping myself. Can I speed up my i9 9900k processor using the Z390-a motherboard, and do you know how to do that?
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04-01-2026, 01:32 PM #1

I was just thinking about helping myself. Can I speed up my i9 9900k processor using the Z390-a motherboard, and do you know how to do that?

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04-01-2026, 08:42 PM
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Overclocking by hand might work if you get the best parts, but the boost speeds on an i9 processor can hit up to 4.9 GHz. That's a big win. However, it really depends on your power supply and how well you cool it down.
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04-01-2026, 08:42 PM #2

Overclocking by hand might work if you get the best parts, but the boost speeds on an i9 processor can hit up to 4.9 GHz. That's a big win. However, it really depends on your power supply and how well you cool it down.

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04-01-2026, 09:17 PM
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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?
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04-01-2026, 09:17 PM #3

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?

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04-02-2026, 12:51 PM
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Hmm ... thinking about your questions, I think it's best if you don't ask.
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Fynero
04-02-2026, 12:51 PM #4

Hmm ... thinking about your questions, I think it's best if you don't ask.

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Angoldir
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04-02-2026, 08:52 PM
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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.
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Angoldir
04-02-2026, 08:52 PM #5

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.

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04-02-2026, 10:47 PM
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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.
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04-02-2026, 10:47 PM #6

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.

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Yesterday, 03:22 AM
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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?
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Hooded_Master
Yesterday, 03:22 AM #7

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?

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Yesterday, 09:23 AM
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I won't push that CPU harder than normal because its power supply is weak.
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I won't push that CPU harder than normal because its power supply is weak.

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