Intel i9 12900 running near 2.8 GHz
Intel i9 12900 running near 2.8 GHz
I regret not recognizing this earlier when I chose to purchase this motherboard.
I purchased the top non-overclocking Intel CPU paired with a suitable ITX motherboard. Unfortunately, I can't run my i9 for intensive compilation work because of this mismatch. It feels like a mismatch in my perspective, even though the components might function together technically. This situation only adds to my frustration since such details aren't widely shared or reviewed. I'm considering trying a more costly Gigabyte Z690I AORUS ULTRA Mini instead.
Thank you for your feedback and ideas. I reached out to ASRock regarding this issue, and they confirmed that the CPU needs 202W for multi-core performance. Since the board can only provide about 150W, and it will revert to 120W after a short while under heavy use, it seems clear that the motherboard won’t meet the requirements for stable multi-core operation at around 5GHz. I might need to adjust my setup a bit more, but I’d prefer something that can actually deliver the required power. If anyone else faces a similar situation, I found useful advice on Intel Reddit. It’s frustrating having to pay extra without the option to overclock, but I need a reliable PC soon and don’t want to replace my NR200 ixcase.