Inquiries regarding boosting the 8700k's performance
Inquiries regarding boosting the 8700k's performance
CPU: I7-8700K
CPU Cooler: Corsair H115i
GPU: Asus 1060 Strix
Motherboard: Asus Z370-E
PSU: Corsair 650W
Ram: Corsair Vengeance 16gb, 3000MHz
I have several queries regarding overclocking my 8700K
1: Is it better to use “Adaptive mode” or “Manual mode”?
2: Should I turn off SVID support?
3: When using adaptive mode and setting the Vcore to “1.250V”, does it automatically rise to “1.440V”? That seems normal?
4: I’m maintaining 4.7GHz across all cores, but my temperatures are around 82C / 179F. Is that considered high?
5: The new generation board has many updates compared to the Z97 platform—what aspects should I watch for?
You're asking why you're interested in overclocking. With your current GPU, you won't see a significant boost—just maybe a few extra frames or two. At its standard speeds, you already have one of the best gaming CPUs available. Unless you're aiming for a specific benchmark, it's probably better to stick with what you have and be satisfied. If you had a 1080ti and were looking to hit solid 60fps in 4k resolution with all the features, then overclocking could make sense; otherwise, just enjoy how it runs.
Why do you wish to change it? With your present GPU you won't see much extra FPS, probably just a few more but not significantly. At its standard speeds, you possess one of the top gaming CPUs available. Unless you're aiming for a specific benchmark, I suggest sticking with it and being content. If you had a 1080ti and needed to hit solid 60fps at 4k resolution with all the features, then changing it might be worthwhile; otherwise, appreciate the performance as it is.
Bettemis4 has shared the following details:
CPU: I7-8700K
CPU Cooler: Corsair H115i
GPU: Asus 1060 Strix
Motherboard: Asus Z370-E
PSU: Corsair 650W
Ram: Corsair Vengeance 16gb, 3000MHz
He raised several points regarding overclocking:
1. Should I opt for “Adaptive mode” or “Manual mode”?
2. Should SVID support be turned off?
3. If adaptive mode is active and Vcore is set to “1.250V”, does it automatically rise to “1.440V”? That seems normal?
4. I’m maintaining 4.7GHz across all cores, but my temperatures are around 82°C / 179°F—are those high?
5. The new generation board looks quite different from the Z97 platform; what aspects should I watch for?
Keith12 pointed out that adaptive mode can push Vcore to very high levels (above 1.4), which may indicate a setting issue. He also noted that the elevated temperatures at 4.7GHz with all cores are likely due to the spikes in Vcore you’re experiencing.
He recommends checking guides for overclocking on the Asus Z370-E board, suggesting lower Vcore settings (around 1.32V or less) could yield better results. He personally prefers adaptive mode over fixed settings.