Inquiries regarding voltage and overclocking
Inquiries regarding voltage and overclocking
Hey there,
I'm a new overclocker just started. I built my PC today... an i7 8700k at 3.7ghz with a CORSAIR HYDRO SERIES H100i v2 AIO liquid cooler. I used an ASUS ROG Strix Z370-E and watched a tutorial on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=os8x9AV4ToI&t=559s). I followed the steps but didn't adjust the core count to 51 like he did. He said setting the voltage override matched his speed, which I didn't understand. For me, I chose 42 cores and thought that would mean around 4.2ghz overclock. He explained that was based on his results. I'm not sure what I should do now.
I also ran a Cinebench test and got a score of 1364. I'm not sure what that means. My CPU temperature spikes to 77-79 during full load. Should I lower the overclock based on this?
Thanks for all the advice!
Cactusgod11 shared their experience using a 1080i setup for a while. They mention struggling to decide when to upgrade parts versus replacing the whole system, but note that the previous build lasted several years. They recommend focusing on upgrading the GPU next time and suggest following a specific guide for overclocking the 1080 Ti. The advice includes installing MSI Afterburner, downloading UNIGINE Valley on Ultra+, and running it in a windowed mode. Adjust power limits and increase core clock gradually while monitoring benchmarks.
Your ambient temperatures help determine if you're overheating. You appear to be fine with the current clocks. What voltages are you using? Try reducing them slightly by .001 or .01 and see if stability is maintained.
Please share your specifications like this:
CPU: Motherboard: RAM: SSD/HDD: GPU: PSU: Chassis: OS:
Hey there. The room temperature is around 35 to 40 degrees when I'm just browsing or downloading games. Since I'm new to this, I'm not sure where to find the exact voltage settings. Are you referring to the ones listed in the BIOS or those shown in the CPUID?
There seems to be an issue here. The system was actually downclocked due to high temperatures. All cores ran at 8700K with 4.3GHz, while one core reached 4.7GHz. If you didn't adjust the voltage manually above 1.30v, ensure your cooler is installed correctly and working. Resetting the BIOS could also be beneficial. Also, before attempting overclocking, it's advisable to update the BIOS. This score is used for comparing CPUs and overclocks.
I began with a fully updated bios and mostly followed the guy's video closely. I initially set a voltage but switched it back to auto. The bios still shows around 1.34, which is a bit confusing. Regarding the downclocked version, I was surprised by the original readings of 3.7 or 3700mhz when I booted it up. Now, after overclocking with OCCT, it reports a 39% increase to 4900mhz (I tried 49 to check for improvement). I also double-checked the cooler and think it's working properly from what I see. The only option left is to remove the cooler completely and test if it functions correctly. How can I determine if it’s performing its role?
Pump noise combined with water flowing through tubes and radiator heat generally indicates a functioning AIO. When it accelerated rapidly to over 90°C, I suspected a poor mounting. Maintain the pump's static RPM. Adjust fan speed if needed but keep the pump near its maximum capacity. (Corsair Link)
If you boosted to 4.9GHz, those temperatures are acceptable. For regular use, aim for below 75°C. During stress tests, up to 85°C is okay. Activate turbo via BIOS settings—some units have it pre-set, others require manual adjustment.
I chose to revert to the default settings and then utilized the EZ tuning wizard for extreme overclocking, resulting in these new outcomes... however, the voltages are noticeably higher now compared to before.
Man, thanks a lot! I almost missed the corsair link. I'm downloading it right now. Please let me know how you think about what I shared. The help is really appreciated.