Intending to boost performance of the latest CPU
Intending to boost performance of the latest CPU
Hey guys,
I'm just starting out with CPU overclocking but have done some research now. I understand the basics, I can create an overclock profile and adjust BIOS settings. But a few points are still confusing for me.
1. Stress testing after OC – what program should I use? How long should I keep it running? When will I know my new profile is stable?
2. AVX offset – many recommend setting it to 3. I think I understand its purpose, but games don’t really use AVX much. If I set it to 3 and later overclock to 5GHz with AVX enabled on 3, should I run a stress test using an AVX-intensive program? Would that make the results unreliable because the test runs at 4.7GHz while games run at 5GHz?
Any advice would be really helpful. Right now I have all my parts at stock speed and plan to upgrade my GPU to the upcoming RTX 2080, which will require a new CPU for overclocking. I play at 144Hz and this tends to put a lot of demand on the CPU. Thanks in advance!
Locate the model number on the side of the device. That detail reveals the story. Watts, brand, 80plus rating, none of these provide crucial information when choosing a power supply. The platform used and the manufacturer responsible determine what you need to know; the model will guide you there.
Although this remains an ongoing project, I believe you’ll find the solutions to your queries there. You can also review the simplified version at the bottom of the tutorial, but I strongly advise revisiting the full content if you truly want to grasp what you’re doing. Even then, it’s just a fundamental guide. Once you understand all the underlying ideas, it would be wise to explore more advanced tutorials, especially those focused on motherboard and chipset configurations. Until you are very comfortable with basic and moderate overclocking techniques, I’d skip the AVX offsets for now. Focus on getting the overclock stable first. Realbench employs AVX instructions but uses practical workloads rather than overly extreme ones like Prime95 versions older than 26.6 or certain other tools. If you’re unsure whether you’ll be running applications that heavily rely on AVX instructions, don’t stress about it right away. Perhaps revisit this topic later when your skills have improved.
Darkbreeze :
This is still under development, but I believe you’ll find the solutions to all your queries there. You can also check the simplified version at the bottom of the tutorial, though I strongly advise revisiting the full guide for a proper understanding. It really highlights how intricate overclocking can become when moving into more advanced settings, as it only addresses the fundamentals.
After you’ve understood the core ideas, I’d also recommend exploring more detailed tutorials, especially those focused on motherboards and chipset configurations.
[Link to guide]
Until you’re very comfortable with basic and moderate overclocking, I’d skip worrying about AVX offsets. Focus on getting the overclock stable first. Realbench uses AVX instructions but applies realistic workloads, not overly extreme ones like newer versions of Prime95, and other tools.
If you’re unsure whether your applications will heavily rely on AVX instructions, don’t stress too much about it just yet. You might revisit this later when you’re more experienced.
I found your guide very helpful and likely sufficient to guide me through my tasks. I plan to build my PC and follow each step in the tutorial, so I should be fine then. If not, I’ll share an update.
Thanks a lot!
Darkbreeze: This project is still under development, but I believe you'll find the solutions to all your concerns there. You can also check the simplified version at the bottom of the tutorial, though I strongly advise revisiting the full guide for a proper understanding. Even then, it remains just a basic reference. After mastering these ideas, I recommend exploring more advanced guides, especially those focused on motherboards and chipset configurations. Here’s the link: Until you’re very comfortable with the fundamental and moderate overclocking concepts, I’d skip worrying about AVX offsets. Focus on getting the overclock stable first. Realbench uses AVX instructions but applies realistic workloads, not overly extreme ones like Prime95 versions older than 26.6 or certain other tools. If you’re unsure whether your applications will heavily rely on AVX instructions, don’t stress too much about it just yet. You might revisit this later when you’re more experienced. By the way, I have a question: I’m using a Cooler Master PSU of 750 watts. The model isn’t specified, but it’s around 75 dollars. Will this be sufficient? Or is this information insufficient?
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