i5 9600k e MSI Mag Z390 Tomahawk
i5 9600k e MSI Mag Z390 Tomahawk
Have you checked if anyone has successfully overclocked their i5 9600k using a MSI Mag Z390 Tomahawk board? I’m considering this setup for my next project but keep coming across mixed opinions online. I’ve seen Tom’s review of the board, which wasn’t great, but he paired it with an i9 9900k. Can I really push the 9600k to 5GHz with this board, or will the voltage regulator stop me? Thanks ahead!
depending on the chip, but that board isn't ideal for overclocking.
you're almost certain to reach 5ghz on the 9600k, though
a poor 9600k requiring high voltage might not perform as well
As others have mentioned before, since you're only increasing to six cores without hyperthreading, the power needs for a 5ghz clock are significantly lower compared to a 9900K at 5gs. In short, most Z390 boards should be capable of a 5g overclock. Of course, you also have a chip that can handle 5gs out of the box.
Unfortunately I'm stuck with the MSI Mag, I bought it thinking I could return it if I didn't like it, but Newegg had other ideas for me. I didn't realize their return policy only allows replacements. I was a bit disappointed, but I hope my chip comes from a solid batch. Thanks again to everyone for your advice. I'm working on a new build for 1080p at 144hz. I'm aiming to push it to its limits with the 2070 Super and plan to get in the next few weeks. I've watched videos showing a 9600k with a 2080 at 1080p 144, and the FPS was decent, temperatures were good, and some games ran the 9600k under heavy load occasionally, though it wasn't overclocked.
to build upon what @TechyInAZ mentioned, it's essential to confirm you can achieve 5ghz at reasonable voltages, ideally under 1.4v. also check if you have adequate cooling—it won't get as hot and uncomfortable as the 9900k, but maintaining peak temperatures below 80c during full load is still ideal. However, some users successfully run 5ghz with Z370 boards paired with an i5 9600k, so your MSI Z390 should be suitable for your setup.
You possess the necessary components to utilize the Intel Extreme tuning tool.
https://www.intel.com/content/www/u...ce...grams.html
The software evaluates your chip, cooling system, and power consumption, then calculates the optimal stable overclock for your configuration.
Processing typically requires around an hour.
A 5.0 rating is highly probable.
An i5-9600K functions similarly to a delidded i5-8600K as of March 22, 2018.
The percentage of i5-8600K chips that can achieve a high vcore of 1.4 or more with a delidded architecture stands at 96%.
A 5.0 rating corresponds to 85%.
A 5.1 rating matches 66%.
A 5.2 rating is around 38%.
A 5.3 rating is approximately 13%.
I've been considering AIO options based on availability, and I think a 212 evo from my last build would be sufficient. I'm unsure if I can push the clock speed much higher than 9600k, but I might try it if necessary. Otherwise, I'll wait for an AIO to be released.
consider a 280mm aio such as the kraken x62, it should handle the task well but if you truly want to boost your cpu's performance a 360mm aio or a premium air cooler (like the noctua nh-u14s) would be ideal. these options are likely to fit your setup best.