i7 9700k gigabyte z390 gaming x model
i7 9700k gigabyte z390 gaming x model
I've experimented with several 5GHz OC's but stability remains an issue. My setup includes:
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64-bit
CPU
Intel Core i7 9700k @ 3.60GHz
RAM
16.0GB @3000mhz
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co. Ltd. Z390 GAMING X-CF (U3E1)
Graphics
4095MB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (Gigabyte)
Power Supply
CS Series™ Modular CS650M — 650 Watt 80 PLUS® Gold
CPU Cooler
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
I've adjusted the voltage to 1.27.1.35 following this guide and others:
https://www.gigabyte.com/FileUpload/Glob...DWiiYmf9Qk
All attempts so far have focused on this voltage change.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. I'm planning to rest now and look forward to your solutions for a stable setup.
Thanks in advance.
What clock speed are you aiming for? Would you prefer starting with 'All Core Overclock'? I'm noticing the cooler temperatures aren't as high as expected.
1.35V serves as a stable base voltage for 5.0GHz on the latest models, which seems acceptable. I was really surprised when I noticed you're cooling a 9700K with an EVO 212, but you do it too. 😉
Does it really cause thermal throttling? I wonder if that's what's leading to your instability.
What I used from my previous setup was just recently upgraded, and I’m now considering an AIO. My case is compact, and I have around £100 for a 240mm unit, but I haven’t had the chance to place an order yet.
The highest temperature I observed came from a prime95 test reaching 96. However, when using cinebench or running at 5GHz with 1.280 cores, the cores remained stable for the longest duration. Eventually, worker 4 chose to reduce its usage to 7% under load, and 96 was the hottest point I saw, with an average temperature of around 70-80 degrees. I've mentioned this throughout the several hours I was monitoring.