i5-8600k OC Asus Mobo
i5-8600k OC Asus Mobo
Hello everyone, I just upgraded my PC recently; it went from an FX-8350 and a MSI 970 Mobo to something much better. I decided to go with an i5-8600k/Asus Tuf z370 Pro for overclocking. I'm still a bit confused about all the new options and not sure what to do next. I already have everything stocked up. I ran IntelBurn Test and got 10 passes at High, which is a good baseline. My current readings are 70c / 104 watts / vid 1.239 V / 4200mhz. I have the XMP profile for my RAM (g.skill) set to 3000mhz. I'm using an NH-U14s cooler because I ended up breaking my h100i v2 somehow, and I'm thinking about getting a replacement but might just keep it as is. My aim is to keep the IntelBurn test under 85c. (I know the results are pretty unrealistic) Hope this makes sense. Thanks, Luke
Hi lukemartin1968,
The initial goal of overclocking is to determine the lowest voltage needed for a specific frequency.
First, at the standard setting, record your frequency and the voltage you observe during stress testing.
In manual mode within your BIOS, you have two options:
1°/ Improved performance:
Start with the stock voltage, increase the multiplier until stability breaks, then adjust the voltage (increments of 0.025-0.05V) and continue.
Once a stable frequency is achieved, gradually lower the voltage while maintaining stability.
2°/ Better thermal management:
Maintain the original frequency and reduce the voltage as much as possible until stability is restored.
For both approaches, after completing the adjustments and achieving stability suitable for your needs, you can...
Hi lukemartin1968,
The initial goal of overclocking is to determine the lowest voltage needed for a specific speed.
First, at the standard setting, record your frequency and the voltage you observe during the stress test.
Then, switch your device to manual mode in the BIOS.
You have two options:
1°/ Improved performance:
Start with the original voltage, increase the multiplier until it becomes unstable, then adjust the voltage (increments of 0.025-0.05V) and continue.
Once you achieve the desired stable frequency, reduce the voltage as much as possible while maintaining stability.
2°/ Better thermal management:
Maintain the original frequency and lower the voltage to the extent possible until stability is lost.
After completing your adjustments and ensuring stability for your needs, you can reactivate power-saving features such as C-States and set the voltage to adaptive, allowing it to change with load.
Tips: keep below 1.38V and 85°C during stress testing for regular use.
Rodolphe.