Inquiry about my i7 9700k overclocking.
Inquiry about my i7 9700k overclocking.
Hi everyone, I’m new to assembling PCs, so I bought one from cyberpowerpc. I know the i7 9700k usually runs at 3.6Ghz with a maximum boost of 4.9Ghz. My CPU was overclocked from the start at 4.3Ghz. Watching videos on YouTube, people without overclocking get around 4.6Ghz during games, but mine stays stuck at 4.3Ghz because of the boost. I’m wondering if it’s better to turn off the overclock and how I’d do that since I’m not very confident with this stuff. My motherboard is an MSI Z370, just in case you need more details. Thanks!
You should be able to conveniently remove the overclock and/or view the BIOS settings.
There should be an option in CPU settings labeled CPU Ratio. If it indicates manual overclocking, it will show 43, which corresponds to 4.3GHz. Switch it to Auto by entering "Auto" in the corresponding field.
By the way, you're correct that a manual overclock of 4.3GHz would cap your performance at 4.3GHz; the standard settings would permit higher boost frequencies.
Thank you for your message. I spoke with cyberpower about it, and they advised changing the BIOS profile to 1, which didn’t include overclocking. After doing that, the system froze on startup. I switched back to the original OC profile, and when it restarted it attempted to repair Windows but failed. It then rebooted automatically and is now functioning properly with the OC settings. Would you consider applying the same steps to the OC profile? Also, would you need to revert any voltage settings to auto?
Attempted following your instructions, PC reached the Windows login screen and froze completely. Restarted but couldn't bypass the boot menu. CPU ratio was reverting to Auto. Returned to the original OC profile, but when trying to repair Windows it failed again. Rebooted into Windows and it's now working properly. I understand 0.3Ghz won't have a big impact, but I'm planning to remove the overclock. It's also puzzling why the PC won't boot after trying to undo the OC. Given the number of crashes, I'm hesitant but would appreciate any advice.
It looks like the simplest option might be to apply the optimized settings right away. Who knows what the updates actually did?
To reset to optimized defaults on your mobo, you should follow the manufacturer's specific instructions for the device model. This typically involves accessing the settings menu and selecting the optimization or default options. If unsure, consulting the user manual or contacting customer support is recommended.