i7 5820k overclock stuck?
i7 5820k overclock stuck?
Hi,
I understand if this has already been addressed elsewhere, and I know it’s a tricky topic.
I own an i7 5820k and have tried overclocking—it hasn’t been smooth, with many problems getting the RAM to work properly and other issues. I’m making progress.
My concern is: when I adjust the multiplier (for instance to 3.3ghz or 3.4ghz), it doesn’t appear in the BIOS, CPU-Z, or temperature monitors. The only indication was XTU during turbo boost. I suspect there might be a solution, but I’m having trouble finding one.
From 3.0ghz up to 3.3ghz, everything shows correctly in the BIOS and other tools.
Any advice would be really helpful!
I’m still getting familiar with overclocking, so please give me a chance.
My setup includes:
Screen – AOC 2770 144Hz
Board – RAMPAGE V EXTREME
CPU – Intel Core i7-5820K
CPU Cooler – Noctua NH-D15
GPU – MSI GTX 980ti (OC Edition)
Ram – HyperX FURY DDR4 32GB (2133 MHz)
SSD – Samsung 840 EVO 250 GB (with OS)
SSD – Samsung 850 EVO 500 GB
OS – Windows 10 Home
PSU – EVGA SuperNOVA 850 G2 Power Supply
Tower – Obsidian Series® 750D Full Tower ATX Case
I'm not entirely clear on the details - are you asking if you only receive extra mhz when you stress the CPU? If that's the case, that's expected behavior. The CPU shouldn't always run at turbo speeds; it should only increase to those clocks when under heavy load.
Thanks for your correction. My multiplier tends to stay stuck at 3.3ghz even though I set it to 3.5ghz in the BIOS. When I changed from 3.3 to 3.4, the BIOS switched to Turbo Mode, but when I entered Windows it remained at 3.3. I've tried 3.5 without success.
My PC is configured for high performance, so it usually tries to use a higher CPU frequency. However, it still doesn't exceed 3.3ghz.
These builds are quite alike, congratulations. I personally run Windows 7, though xD.
We have quite similar PC builds, congrats. I use Win 7 though xD
Anyway, have you tried just doing an automated OC through the mobo BIOS?
Nice!
I thought manually overclocking might be the best approach to OC (and a bit more fun). But if you could share some tips on how to proceed with an automated OC, I would really appreciate it. I’m still getting used to all the settings in the BIOS.
Edit: I faced many problems with RAM at high frequencies—PC didn’t read total GB or boot correctly. So any changes that increase RAM speeds could cause issues unless voltages are also adjusted (my guess is on that front).
And I was wondering if updating the BIOS would be a good idea too. The latest version is 3101, while I’m using something like 1701—but I’m not very confident about this part (just worried I’ll mess it up). Beginners’ nerves, I suppose. Would updating be helpful?
I attempted to use the CPU Level (automatic OC) but still didn’t succeed. The speed remains at 3.3GHz. In the BIOS, it displays 'Max CPU speed 3300MHz - Min CPU Speed 1200MHz as info.' It’s confusing because I need more clarity.
Looking at the BIOS, it says 'Target CPU Speed 3800MHz' (the automated OC), but the right information window shows 3300MHz. CPU-Z and RealTemp agree in XTU - Advance Tuning - Multipliers - Active Cores 1-6, showing 38x, while the core frequency is listed as 3.3GHz.
Also, when I changed the CPU Level, my PC displayed a 'no signal' screen and a d6 red code. I had to restart by holding the power button for a few seconds before it worked correctly. This has happened a few times when adjusting RAM settings, especially when it exceeds 2133Mhz, which seems to bother the system.
Apologies for being too detailed—just trying to be as precise as possible.