Inquiry about running AI Suite 3 on an i5 4690K within an Asus Z97M-Plus using Corsair PC-10700 (XMP 1600)
Inquiry about running AI Suite 3 on an i5 4690K within an Asus Z97M-Plus using Corsair PC-10700 (XMP 1600)
I'm using AI Suite 3 to optimize my PC before installing a new Windows 10 version. It increased my 4690k from 3.5GHz to 4.5Ghz. After the fresh Windows 10 setup, it only reached 3.9Ghz with auto settings. I adjusted the BCLK from 100MHz to 125MHz, which brought it up to 4.5Ghz and increased my RAM to 2000MHz instead of 1600MHz, but the timings changed from 9.0, 9, 9, 24, 208 to 11, 13, 13, 35, 260. Is this a noticeable change? My alternative is keeping BCLK at 100 and increasing the ratio from 39 to 45, but that caused a BSOD once I reached around 41 or 42. I'm unsure why AI Suite 3 can't bring me back to 4.5Ghz after the fresh install.
You might only need to adjust the performance settings in Windows. If memory bandwidth is important, you'll see a boost but latency will increase slightly. I don't suggest using AI tools at all, as they usually require excessive power. Your memory seems capable of fast operation, so consider resetting the BIOS to defaults and following a straightforward overclocking guide such as the ones provided: http://www.overclock.net/forum/5-intel-c...stics.html or
You likely only need to adjust the performance settings in Windows. If memory bandwidth is important, you'll see a boost but latency may increase slightly. I don't suggest using an AI suite at all, as it usually requires excessive voltage. Your memory seems capable of fast operation, so consider resetting the BIOS to defaults and following a straightforward overclocking guide such as the ones provided: http://www.overclock.net/forum/5-intel-c...stics.html or
I've instructed AI Suite 3 to keep the voltage stable. Honestly, since I'm not used to frequently adjusting voltage levels, it gives me some concern.
I'll review the available guides.
Could you clarify which option offers better performance—higher DDR3 speed with more latency or lower speed with quicker latency?
You can experiment with the AI Tweaker and then evaluate its results compared to the overclocking guides. These tools aim for broad compatibility and success, not the perfect settings for your particular CPU. They are improving, with many newer motherboards offering profile presets that came close to expectations for my 7th generation chip. At that time, I still needed to adjust the CPU for stability, though it provided a solid understanding of the required voltage. I never used any of the onboard tools on my z87 board, sticking to traditional methods.
I first reset AI Suite 3 to its default settings, restarted it, and then removed it completely. Next, I accessed the BIOS and implemented these adjustments. I'm trying to make my machine as standard as possible.
You can view the modifications here: https://ibb.co/f2T2Bn
Am I prepared to begin? lol
Correction: I removed all of AI Suite 3 except the USB 3.0 Boost.
I would begin by resetting the BIOS myself. As long as the outcome avoids overheating and excessive voltage, it should work well.