i7-5820k processor installed in an Asus x99-a Mobo device
i7-5820k processor installed in an Asus x99-a Mobo device
So I have a strong interest in boosting my PC's performance through overclocking. I’m completely new to the topic except that it can enhance gaming and other tasks. My main question is how to raise my CPU speed beyond the standard 3.3 GHz to achieve better game performance. I’ve watched several YouTube videos, but I’m unsure if those adjustments are actually effective. I’ll share my current system details below.
System Specs:
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 760T CC-9011074-WW White Full Tower Windowed Case
Mobo: ASUS X99-A/USB 3.1 LGA 2011-v3 Intel X99
GPU: GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 4GB G1 GAMING OC EDITION
CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K Haswell-E 6-Core 3.3 GHz
PSU: CORSAIR HXi HX1000i 80 PLUS PLATINUM Certified Full Modular Power Supply
RAM: CORSAIR Vengeance LPX 32gb 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 2133
Drive 1: Seagate Desktop SSHD ST4000DX001 4TB 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Solid State Hybrid Drive Bare Drive
Drive 2: Kingston 128GB SSD --- running games from this drive ---
CPU Cooler: Corsair Hydro Series H110i GT High Performance Water / Liquid CPU Cooler
I’m currently playing a lot of DayZ Standalone, but I notice FPS drops in game when I’m near towns and cities. My team says it’s common, but I think increasing my CPU speed could help.
I’m also using Windows 7 home premium at the moment, which limits me to 16 gigabytes of RAM.
31crzy :
Vellinious :
Not exactly, the voltages differ between Haswell and Haswell E... Haswell E actually heats up significantly more than the standard i7s. Depending on your cooling setup, you can push these CPUs to quite high temperatures. I used the same motherboard and processor, running mine at 4.3 with a voltage of 1.249v daily. This discussion has a lot of useful details about Haswell E overclocking.
Check out this link: http://www.overclock.net/t/1510388/haswe...wners-club
I’m interested in reaching at least 4.0, but I’m unsure how to adjust the BIOS settings to achieve that. I’d appreciate a quick guide so I can enter the system configurations easily. Learning more about overclocking would be great, though I’m not sure where to begin. Also, as mentioned, Windows 7 is...
The Haswell details mainly relate to Haswell-E concerning voltage restrictions and key configurations.
Each CPU varies slightly, yet you can usually extract more performance from it.
For a simple check of capabilities, your motherboard probably includes built-in overclocking tools.
No, voltages aren't identical between Haswell and Haswell E... Haswell E actually operates much hotter than the mainstream i7s.
With different cooling methods, you can push these processors to higher temperatures.
I used the same motherboard and processor, but ran mine daily at 4.3 @ 1.249v.
This discussion contains valuable details about the Haswell E processors.
http://www.overclock.net/t/1510388/haswe...wners-club
My interpretation is the voltages remain consistent. The HEDT processors are capable of handling higher current and thus more heat, yet the H110 should be sufficient. The charts you referenced also show most air cooling configurations around 1.3 volts, which aligns with the safe upper limit for the 22nm process it uses. I noticed a 2.06 in there, possibly a typo, and it seems to be under LN2 cooling. It’s a bit surprising. My 4770k model needs about 1.3 volts to manage 4.3Ghz, though I can push it to 4.5Ghz—though it requires 1.35 volts and nearly 100°C even with top-tier water cooling. Not ideal for regular use.
Vellinious :
No, voltages aren't identical between Haswell and Haswell E......Haswell E operates significantly hotter than the mainstream i7s.
With different cooling methods, you can push these CPUs to much higher temperatures.
I used the same motherboard and processor, running mine at 4.3 @ 1.249v daily.
This discussion has a lot of useful details about Haswell E overclocking.
http://www.overclock.net/t/1510388/haswe...wners-club
I'm interested in reaching at least 4.0, but I'm unsure how to adjust the settings for that.
I'd appreciate a quick guide so I can enter system parameters into the BIOS and apply them.
I want to learn more about overclocking, though I don't know where to begin. Also, Win7 is limiting my RAM performance.
31crzy :
Vellinious :
Not exactly, the voltages differ between Haswell and Haswell E... Haswell E actually heats up significantly more than the standard i7s. Depending on your cooling setup, you can push these CPUs to quite high temperatures. I used the same motherboard and processor, running mine at 4.3 with a voltage of 1.249v daily. This discussion contains valuable details about Haswell E overclocking.
There’s a lot of useful information available here: http://www.overclock.net/t/1510388/haswe...wners-club
I’m hoping to reach at least 4.0, but I’m unsure how to adjust the BIOS settings to achieve that. I’d appreciate a quick reference guide so I can input the system parameters directly into the BIOS and apply them. Learning more about overclocking would be great, though I’m not sure where to begin. Also, as mentioned, Windows 7 is limiting my RAM performance.
This seems like a solid starting point. Then visit the forum link I shared earlier and contribute or ask questions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chy9esHCmCg
The most helpful step is simply reading through it. Understand your motherboard’s BIOS thoroughly. No one can tell you exactly which adjustments to make for stable performance at your desired speeds. They can only give rough estimates, but fine-tuning will require your effort and careful monitoring. You’ll need to experiment, test different settings, run stability checks, and keep an eye on temperatures and voltages using tools like HW Monitor or similar software. And see where this takes you.
@Eximo....if you’re aiming for 100°C at 1.35v with a 4770 at 4.5 with "high-end watercooling", you might be going in the wrong direction.
As soon as I take the voltage up past 1.31 or so the power draw shoots up enormously. If I were to give my CPU a grade it would be a C-. There were plenty worse 4670k and 4770k then mine at the time, some failing to reach 4.1Ghz. The only thing I never did to it was de-lid and re-apply thermal compound, which probably would have taken care of most of it.
HEDT processors are soldered to their heatspreader, so they have a nice advantage there. And on the Haswell refresh they basically used a better compound or better quality control and took care or most of the problem. I was very tempted to pick up an i7-4790k, which could beat my processor at stock settings.
Not to worry, I have a 7700k sitting on my desk waiting on the motherboard to arrive.