Is there someone available to review this first draft?
Is there someone available to review this first draft?
i7 8700k 5.0GHZ
32gb DDR4 3200
1080TI Extreme
Z370 Extreme 4 mobo
860 SSD
My cooler is NH D15, with 2 fans and 2 radiators
I started with a 5.0ghz setup at 1.35 volts. CPU-Z and HWmonitor show what I see now—should I lower the voltage? I invested in this build and want to ensure it runs smoothly. I might order a Kraken X62 with a water cooler for the CPU, but I’m curious how the D15 performs.
Thanks in advance!
Here’s the CPU-Z screenshot:
https://ibb.co/eFerpx
And the HWmonitor logs are available at uploadfiles.io (feel free to update if needed).
https://ufile.io/m3crv
Everything appears normal at first glance, but we need clarity on whether the PC remains stable and where those temperatures originate. There are many aspects to consider when overclocking, like adjusting the AVX offset to 2 (200MHz), which will reduce the overclock speed to 4.8GHz and slightly lower the voltage core to maintain safe operating temperatures while the CPU uses AVX instructions. Temperatures on Intel systems are most accurately measured with Prime95 small FFT, providing a balanced 100% load similar to a full CPU gaming workload. After 10-15 minutes, temperatures should stay below around 70°C. Asus RealBench is recommended for stability testing—it will stress the entire system (CPU, RAM, GPU, etc.). If the PC withstands multiple cycles in RealBench, it’s likely stable; otherwise, the overclocking may have failed and you’ll need to reassess.
I lowered it to 1.32 volts at 5.0ghz and everything held steady.
https://ibb.co/kPspbc
Everything appears normal at first glance, but it’s unclear if the PC remains stable and whether those temperatures originate from specific sources. There are many aspects to consider when overclocking, like adjusting the AVX offset to 2 (200MHz), which will reduce the overclock speed to 4.8GHz and slightly lower the voltage core to maintain safe operating temperatures while the CPU uses AVX instructions. Temperatures on Intel systems are most accurately measured with Prime95 small fft, providing a balanced 100% load similar to a full CPU gaming workload. After 10 to 15 minutes, temperatures should stay below around 70°C. Asus RealBench is recommended for stability testing—it evaluates the entire system, including CPU, RAM, and GPU. If the PC withstands several cycles of RealBench, it’s likely stable; otherwise, the overclocking may have failed and further investigation is needed. Overclocking involves more than just increasing multiplier and voltage settings. It’s wise to review all OC-related documentation on your board, BIOS, CPU, and even check forums on the Asus ROG website for community insights on achieving stable 5.0GHz performance. The specific settings may vary, but the underlying principles remain consistent across brands and models.
I'm at 68°C stable with gaming load, and I'm also ordering a liquid CPU cooler. Thank you for taking the time to reply—I was a bit nervous since overclocking is something new for me.
It's common for many of us. I've grown accustomed to OC with older AMD, then 775 Intel and jumper chips. Next came mid-range AMD and Ivy-Bridge. Now with the latest Haswell, things have changed again—especially with the new Ryzens. OC is often quite different now compared to before.