Issues with boosting the i7-8700k processor
Issues with boosting the i7-8700k processor
Hello, this is my initial message here. I’m hoping I can get some assistance.
I’m working with an i7-8700k and trying to push it overclocked. It’s having trouble reaching 4.7ghz even when I push the voltage all the way up to 1.43v. Most people I’ve spoken to manage to achieve much higher speeds with lower voltages. Since I’m new to overclocking, I’m worried I might be making a mistake.
Relevant Specs:
i7-8700k, Vega 64, 16gb DDR4 3200 ram
Asrock Z370 Taichi motherboard
Cooler Master ML240 cooler and Fractal Design Meshify C Case
I’ve experimented with fixed mode at different voltages and offset mode, though I’m not entirely sure what I’m doing. It feels like I might have missed the mark completely. Thanks for any advice you can provide. Please let me know if I should share more details.
While there's no guarantee of higher clocks, you
should
be able to achieve 4.7GHz all-core.
Have you tried your OC without XMP enabled. There are knock-on effects, and you should OC your CPU first, then work on bringing the RAM up to speed. You're not always going to get rated XMP speeds when overclocking the CPU.... although I would've put money on 4.7-4.9GHz with 3200MHz being doable, it's never guaranteed.
To clarify whether your Overclocking attempt was successful, describe the process of reaching 4.7GHz and the outcome. Did you rely on a third-party application or the built-in BIOS? Was a stress test performed at the standard frequency? Did you increase from a stock 3.7GHz setting directly to 4.7GHz? Which power supply unit are you using? Were your LLC (Load Line Calibration) settings configured properly? For more details on offsets, refer to this RAJA article by ROG: https://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread.ph...re-Voltage. Understanding your BIOS capabilities and learning proper Overclocking techniques is essential to avoid disappointment.