I7 9700k OC Corsair Hydro H100X
I7 9700k OC Corsair Hydro H100X
You're looking to push your new i7 9700k and z390 elite mb setup to higher speeds. With a 240mm Corsair Hydro H100X, the current stock speed of 3.6GHz is a solid base. You might be able to reach around 4.5-5GHz depending on the motherboard's BIOS updates and cooling improvements.
Your maximum will vary based on your chip quality.
As of 12/07/2018
How much can be overclocked with a reasonably stable 1.360v Vcore?
I7-9700K
5.1 27%
5.0 72%
Maintain a safe Vcore and temperatures below 85c during stress tests.
Don't aim too high, the 9700k is quite powerful at stock levels.
Your maximum will rely on the quality of your chip.
As of 12/07/2018
How much can be overclocked with a reasonably stable 1.360v Vcore?
I7-9700K
5.1 27%
5.0 72%
Maintain a safe Vcore and temperatures below 85c during stress tests.
Be cautious, the 9700k is quite powerful at stock levels.