Is it wise to push an i5 8600K further with the Asus Prime Z370-P?
Is it wise to push an i5 8600K further with the Asus Prime Z370-P?
Hi
I’m thinking about moderately increasing the overclock on my i5 8600K with an Asus Prime Z370-P motherboard. I won’t even think about pushing the CPU further if the board can’t maintain a steady overclock, as some people have mentioned.
My current setup includes:
i5 8600K
Asus Strix 1070
16GB DDR4
Hyper 212 EVO (not X version)
Corsair VS650
S340 with two intake fans
Online sources suggest a higher quality PSU is needed for a stable overclock, so I plan to upgrade that too. My question is: can the Prime Z370-P handle a decent overclock around 4GHz? Also, will the Hyper 212 EVO provide sufficient cooling, or should I consider an upgrade?
However, since you already own the 212 Evo, I’d try it out. You can always improve it later if it isn’t keeping the CPU temperature as desired.
Also, don’t worry about overclocking—it’s not hard or risky. Just reset the BIOS to the default settings to remove the overclock, and adjust it gradually.
I’d also suggest starting with the built-in canned overclock to understand its capabilities.
A 4.3 to 4.6 GHz overclock seems achievable, though it depends on the CPU’s final configuration.
The motherboard should work well for overclocking the processor, though other alternatives exist.
A reliable power supply is important for several reasons.
You might prefer a stronger CPU cooler since those chips often get quite hot.
However, since you already own the 212 Evo, I’d try it out. You can always improve it later if it isn’t keeping the CPU temperature as desired.
Also, don’t worry about overclocking—it’s not hard or risky. Just reset the BIOS to the default settings to remove the overclock, and adjust it gradually.
I’d also suggest starting with the built-in overclock option. It will show you what an overclock can achieve.
I believe a 4.3 to 4.6 GHz overclock is achievable, though it depends on the CPU’s performance later.
But since you already own the 212 Evo, I’d try it out. You can always improve it later if it doesn’t keep the CPU temperature as desired. Also, don’t worry about overclocking—it’s not too hard or risky. Just reset the BIOS to the default settings to remove the overclock, and adjust it gradually until you’re comfortable. I’d also suggest starting with the built-in overclock option first. A 4.3 to 4.6 GHz boost seems possible, though it depends on the CPU’s final configuration. Thanks for the useful advice. Could you clarify what you mean by “canned overclock”? I haven’t done that before.
Magnuskolstad suggests trying the 212 Evo now, noting it’s a good starting point and you can always upgrade later if needed. He advises against overclocking too much, recommending resetting the BIOS to defaults or adjusting it gradually. He also recommends beginning with the pre-set canned overclock option, which provides a clear idea of what an overclock can achieve. He estimates a 4.3 to 4.6 GHz overclock is possible, though depends on the CPU’s final configuration. He asks for clarification on what he means by "canned overclock" and mentions that he has never overclocked before. He explains that the Asus UEFI BIOS can automatically adjust the processor speed and that the software in Windows also supports this feature. The article he refers to discusses multi-core enhancement via XMP, which may explain higher CPU temperatures.
Terry4536 provided advice based on the information shared, suggesting an upgrade and caution against overclocking. They recommended starting with the canned overclock option and emphasized reading about multi-core enhancement in the referenced article. The response also asked for clarification on what "canned overclock" entails and questioned the potential drawbacks of using third-party software compared to built-in options.
Magnuskolstad suggested trying the 212 Evo now, as it’s easier to adjust later if needed. He also advised against overclocking too much, recommending resetting the BIOS to defaults or adjusting it gradually. He recommended starting with the built-in canned overclock and mentioned that a 4.3 to 4.6 GHz boost is possible, though dependent on CPU availability. He asked for clarification on what "canned overclock" means and noted that many people prefer manual tuning over automatic tools, though they acknowledge the latter has its benefits.
Terry4536 shared advice with Magnuskolstad, suggesting an upgrade to the 212 Evo if needed, emphasizing that adjustments can be made later without major concerns. He also advised against overclocking as a risky endeavor, recommending starting with the BIOS reset and gradually adjusting settings. The user clarified that using the pre-set overclock option provides a good starting point and mentioned considering multi-core enhancement through XMP settings on Asus motherboards. He noted that while manual tuning offers more precision, it may increase temperatures if not managed properly.