Is this setup feasible? 2080 super amp, i5 9600k at 5GHz?
Is this setup feasible? 2080 super amp, i5 9600k at 5GHz?
Hi there, you just upgraded your system nicely. Everything seems to be working smoothly now. I wasn’t sure if adjusting the CPU frequency and voltage would help, but after following your steps carefully, it did make a big difference. You mentioned running the 1660 Ti before and after overclocking, which is great. I’m curious if you followed the BIOS settings correctly and if the power-saving features were properly disabled. Also, adding the 2080 Super AMX Extreme did seem to improve performance. Just want to double-check everything before you move on to the next upgrade. If you need any tips, I’m here! Thanks for sharing your experience, Dom. Have a great day!
Thanks for the update. I'm testing stress tests in Escape from Tarkov, usually getting 110 FPS or higher. The MSI site suggested a certain voltage, but it's stable at lower values—61 degrees Celsius max. I increased it to 1660 and it ran fine for a while. How far can I push it? Does overclocking the GPU help or hurt performance? Not sure, but it seems okay so far.
Find the reference on 1.43V for Intel CPU cores. Check if the 61C reaches its maximum under full load, such as when using Aida or OCCT stress tests. Clarify if you mean the same scenario.
I wouldn't feel at ease with 1.43v for everyday use unless you intend to swap the CPU and/or motherboard in about two years. My rig runs at 1.35v and it pulls around 110w; 1.43v is way too high, especially with voltage spikes. Tarkov is quite demanding on the CPU, so I’d suggest a 8700k/3600/2700 baseline. Look at the CPU and thread activity—especially if it’s not running on ultra.
Step 5 – Change CPU Core Voltage. After that, we focus on adjusting the core voltage. A higher voltage is required or a higher frequency is needed. Our suggestions are: 1.32v for OC i9-9900K up to 5GHz, 1.37v for i7-9700K at 5GHz, and 1.43v for i5-9600K at 5GHz. Each CPU requires a different core voltage for stability. If you’re fortunate and get a good chip, you might need a lower core voltage than recommended for stable 5GHz performance. You can experiment with lowering or raising the voltage to discover the optimal settings for your processor. It’s more stable at 1.44 if you lower it now, but if it’s safe and the temperature is around 63 degrees Celsius while playing Tarkov, you might notice a drop in FPS on your YouTube stream. Just check the resort; it could be related to the game, not just the settings. You mentioned a H15 cooler and plan to install it soon. I don’t think you should overclock your new CPU right away—likely 2 to 4 months is realistic. The thermal resistance is around 4.1 and clock speed is 5.1. I’m wondering if it’s safe to try raising the voltage again to improve stability? The maximum voltage listed is probably 1.730, but I won’t set it that high. What’s the safe upper limit if it doesn’t cause excessive temperature rise? It seems like a common practice to tweak these values for better performance, but always monitor temperatures closely.
I also played a game on Shoreline with the setting at 1.350 and it turned out to be more stable. It was definitely worse before, but now I’m glad I asked for help with my question. Thanks!
I had it earlier but I think it works better at 1.350v. It was also nice at 1.440 64c max. My setup is arriving on Tuesday.