Initial OC Configuration (4,8 GHz)
Initial OC Configuration (4,8 GHz)
I just wanted to check if I made a mistake. I have an i7 7700k on an MSI MPower Z270 Titanium board, changed the cores from 4,2 to 4,8 with a voltage of 1.200, and thought everything was working well until I realized that even under load I’m stuck at 4,8018 GHz but only need 1.016 Volt. Am I missing something or did I just hit a 1 in a Million chip? If so, could someone clarify if I got the settings wrong?
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No, there are no chips that can handle even stock speeds at 1.016v, let alone at 4.8Ghz with 1.2v. Never. Ever. You're focusing on the core VID, not the CPU voltage. For a 4.8Ghz OC on modern Intel CPUs, you'll need voltages around 1.35v or higher with a high line load calibration or a setting between 4 to 6, depending on your board and LLC options. Even if it boots and runs, stability is unlikely—make sure thermal and stability requirements are met before assuming success. Start here, then refine the settings once you're confident about compatibility.