I'm familiar with OCing and can tell you what you might expect from an 8700k with the right specs.
I'm familiar with OCing and can tell you what you might expect from an 8700k with the right specs.
Hey everyone, I placed an order for a PC that should arrive by Monday, with plans to overclock it—at least a bit, since I'm new to this. I haven't received it yet, so I can't share screenshots or details. I'm just looking for general advice and estimates on how much I should aim to boost both the CPU and GPU, keeping in mind my cooling setup isn’t top-notch. I want to avoid damaging anything and ensure the system stays stable for gaming over time.
According to your system's specifications, the stock liquid cooler likely won't suffice for significant CPU overclocking. If you must use it, you might reach up to 4.0 Ghz. Be aware that using Prime95 version 26.6 can cause temperatures to rise sharply. Monitor the temperature and reduce the clock speed if it exceeds 85°C.
According to your system's specifications, the stock liquid cooler likely won't suffice for significant CPU overclocking. If you must keep using it, you might reach up to 4.0 Ghz. Be aware that during Prime95 version 26.6 testing, temperatures can rise substantially. Monitor the temperature and reduce the clock speed if it exceeds 85°C. If you upgrade to a better cooler—especially one with a radiator of at least 280mm—you could achieve even higher overclocks. Generally, I don't see an issue reaching 5.0 Ghz at less than 1.35 Vcore. Remember that during stress tests, keep temperatures under 80°C, though it's possible to exceed this limit.