i7 7700k paired with Corsair H55 question
i7 7700k paired with Corsair H55 question
Thank you for all the responses! I'm planning to check how high I can push the system with the h55 (safely, of course) and if it doesn't meet expectations, I'll opt for a better cooler. I'll keep you updated on my progress. Thanks!
First, let's look at the temperatures at stock clocks. It should be a bit high given the 7700k stock volts, around 1.3-1.4v?
In any case, you should reach about 4.5ghz across all cores while keeping voltages under 1.3v, which means you'll be undervolting and overclocking simultaneously.
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The H55 is likely the poorest CPU cooler available for overclocking a 7700K. It lacks the power needed to run a 5ghz overclocked version of that chip. You should opt for something much more robust, such as a 240mm H100i or a premium air cooler.
Thank you for all the responses! I'm planning to check how high I can push the system with the h55 (safely, of course) and if it doesn't meet expectations, I'll opt for a better cooler. I'll keep you updated on my progress. Thanks!
First, let's look at the temperatures at stock clocks. It should be a bit high given the 7700k stock volts, around 1.3-1.4v?
In any case, you should reach about 4.5ghz across all cores while keeping voltages under 1.3v, which means you'll be undervolting and overclocking simultaneously.